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How to stay healthy after quitting smoking

Learn how to avoid smoking again, check your lung cancer screening eligibility and why quitting vaping matters.

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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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Five ways to help you relax and relieve stress

Quitting can feel stressful, especially in the first few weeks. How will you get your me time when you quit?

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Why do I want to smoke when I drink?

Some people crave alcohol when they are smoking, and crave cigarettes when they are drinking. Why is this?

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Slip-ups are a common part of quitting

Quitting can be a journey of ups and down. It's common for people to have a 'slip-up' while trying to quit. Treat any 'slip-up' as a sign you need to revise your quitting strategy. Try not to spend your energy on self-blame.

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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.