Quitting Tobacco: It May Take Many Tries

Quitting Tobacco: It May Take Many Tries (00:02:02)
Video Transcript

When you stopped smoking or using other tobacco  products, you were sure it was for good.

But sometimes, like so many difficult things in your life that  you can now do well, quitting takes practice.

When you think back to when you  first tried to do these things, it probably felt really hard. But  over time, they became easier to do.

If you're using tobacco after you've  quit, it's okay and you're okay.

It takes most people more than  one try on their quit journey.

That's because quitting takes  courage, strength, and practice.

And with each try, you learn  something new about yourself— and more about what works and what doesn't.

Take a moment to honor the  fact that each time you quit, you get closer to the reason  you want to quit for good.

So how can you make this time different?

Maybe you can think about everything  you've learned about yourself, your triggers, what helps, and what doesn't.

And with that knowledge, you might  even decide to try something new, such as new medicine or  even a digital app or program.

Or make an appointment with a counselor.

A counselor's role in helping you quit is  to help with the relationships, stress, or depression that may be  triggering the tobacco use.

Consider combining tools, such  as counseling and using medicine.

Or planning what to do when you have a craving, such as finding something  truly rewarding that you can do during those times when you want to use tobacco.

If you often use tobacco around people at  work or around friends or family members, it may help to talk to them.

Let them know you're trying to quit  and that you need their support.

It can also help to talk to someone who has  quit in a way that would be motivating to you to get ideas of what to do next.

Whether you've quit many times  before or this is your first restart, what matters is how you use the experience.

Let what you've learned move yourself  toward your goal to become your best self.

Current as of: November 15, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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