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Dealing with friends who smoke or vape

For some people, smoking or vaping is a social activity, but once you've quit there are other ways to catch up with mates.

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Five simple ways to keep your mind off smoking or vaping

Practical tips on how to distract yourself and create new routines to stop smoking or vaping, from people who've done it!

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Fight cravings with exercise

One of the biggest challenges of quitting can be managing cravings.

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I'm nervous about quitting again

Trying to quit smoking or vaping can feel challenging. It can take practice, and gets easier each time you do it. Here are some motivational tips to remind you that you're stronger than ever.

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Building motivation to try quitting again

It's not uncommon to return to smoking or vaping after quitting. For many people, it takes several attempts to quit for good. Each time, you have a chance to learn from it. Each time, you step closer towards being quit for good.

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How Quitline can help you get back on track

Quitline counsellors can support you to turn your quitting story into a quit-for-good story.

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Three of the best relaxation tips to ease stress and anxiety

Feeling stressed or anxious is a normal response to challenging situations. Quitline counsellors share their tips on healthy ways to ease stress and anxiety without reaching for a cigarette or vape. These tricks also work in helping you get through cravings.

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How nicotine worsens stress

We all get stressed and we all have different ways of dealing with it. If you smoke or vape, it's tempting to reach for one when things are tough. Try these strategies next time you're stressed out and craving a smoke or vape.

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Stay focused on your quitting goal

Quitting is a journey. Don't beat yourself up or give up if you have a smoke or vape while quitting. Keep reflecting, and work out some strategies to deal with triggers.

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What is nicotine withdrawal?

When you stop smoking, vaping, or both, your body craves nicotine. In the first few days and weeks after stopping, you will likely have some feelings of nicotine withdrawal. It's easier to deal with nicotine withdrawal when you know what to expect.

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Top strategies to cope with withdrawal

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, feeling irritable, feeling anxious and finding it hard to concentrate, can be a challenge.

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When to try quitting again

Have you returned to smoking or vaping and find yourself reflecting on when it would be great time to quit again? There's never a 'good' time to quit, but you can make it your time to quit.