IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

Think about the following questions before you try to stop smoking. You may want to talk about your answers with your health care provider and family. Try to answer these questions as honestly as possible:

1. Why do you want to quit?

2. When you tried to quit in the past, what helped and what didn't?

3. What will be the most difficult situations for you after you quit? How will you plan to handle them?

4. Who can help you through the tough times? Your family? Friends? Health care provider?

5. What pleasures do you get from smoking? What alternatives to smoking can give you pleasure if you quit?

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FAMILY

Here are some questions to ask your health care provider and your family:

1. How can you help me be successful at quitting?

2. What medication do you think would be best for me and how should I take it?

3. What should I do if I need more help?

4. What is smoking withdrawal like? How can I get information on withdrawal?
Quitting takes hard work and a lot of effort, but you can quit smoking

REMEMBER

Non-smokers don't experience the roller-coaster ride of the high and lows. Instead, they maintain a much higher level of well-being. They don't need a cigarette to relax - they have learned to relax naturally.  If this is what you would like to experience regularly, then you must first decide to quit smoking for yourself and for your loved ones.  We invite you to take advantage of the valuable resources we have made available for you and hope your experience results in a successful journey toward a better and more healthful life!