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How your friends can help

Quitting with a buddy can be a great option.

Ways that friends can help you to quit

Smoking and vaping can be social activities. When you quit, this can change the way you interact with friends. But your friends can also help you to quit.

You will need to tell your friends that you’ve quit. If they smoke or vape, you can politely ask them not to offer any to you. Early after quitting, you may want to avoid some friends who smoke and/or vape.

Some friends are able to quit together. This can be a great way to do it.

It’s important to remember that everyone’s experience of quitting is different. Some people find quitting easier than others.

Quitline counsellors can chat with you about how you might deal with friends who smoke and/or vape. Counsellors can also help you make a plan that works for you or you can build your own with the My Quit Plan tool.

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Some friends are able to quit together. This can be a great way to do it.

Learn more about how your friends can help

Quitting with a buddy

Asking friends who smoke or vape for their support

Tools to help you quit

My Quit Plan

Take a step by step approach to building your quit plan.

Create your plan

Tips and tactics

Conquer cravings and manage feelings of withdrawal.

See the tips

My QuitBuddy app

An app that provides helpful tips and distractions.

Get the app
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Stories from others trying to quit

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I learned to control the desire

Keith had one motto for himself that pushed him to stay quit: no more addiction.
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Livo's advice to people trying to give up the smokes

Livo’s family, friends and footy kept him motivated to quit smoking. Watch his story to find out the strategies he used to quit for good.
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Henry's story

As Henry discovered a passion for competitive rowing, he realised the negative impact smoking had on his lung capacity. Racing on the river served as a powerful motivator for Henry to quit smoking and prioritise his health.
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Jason's story

For 26-year-old Jason, smoking wasn't about addiction, it was about fitting in. However, once he completed his military service and returned to Australia, everything changed.
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Tony's close call gave him a new lease on life

For 64-year-old commercial cleaner Tony, smoking wasn’t ever something he thought would impact his heart.
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Marco's story

Marco smoked for 33 years and tried to quit many times before successfully quitting with help from his doctor. This is Marco's story.
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