Being Smoke Free

If you smoke and want to give up, here is some advice to set you on the path to success:

	Get professional help
	Smokers Helpline Wales provides free and confidential advice to help young people and adults who want to give up smoking. Contact the Smokers Helpline Wales (0800 169 0 169) for information about quitting.
	Are You Thinking About Stopping Smoking? Follow this link to find out how Stop Smoking Wales can help you. Stop Smoking Wales (0800 085 2219) can provide one-to-one or group support.
	Prepare yourself Nicotine withdrawal may make you restless or irritable. People usually start to feel better after day 3 or 4
	What is your motivation? Think about why you want to give up smoking
	Set a date and involve family and friends Decide on a date when you will stop smoking and ask family and friends to give you their support to quit
	Think about nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine replacement therapy can help to ease the withdrawal symptoms.
	Avoid temptation In the first few days, change your routine to avoid situations where you would usually smoke.
	Treat yourself Plan a reward for the end of your first smoke-free day, week or month
	Don’t give up giving up Even if this attempt does not succeed, it does not mean that you can’t give up next time. You can learn from your experiences and make changes next time you give it a go!