Benefits of Quitting
The benefits of quitting are far better than the discomforts of recovery! Stay with it and find your freedom. Once you do, you'll never let it go.
| The Bad News... |
The Good News... |
| Quitting smoking is hard work. |
But it can be done. Millions of people just like you have become and are still former smokers. |
| I will crave cigarettes. |
But cravings will pass. Most cravings only last a few minutes, and over time the urges to smoke will get weaker and come less often. |
| Withdrawal is uncomfortable. |
But it isn’t painful. It’s for a short time and it’s manageable. |
| I might gain weight. |
Gaining a few extra pounds after quitting is normal, but exercise and healthy eating can stop most of this weight gain, if not all of it. |
| Everything I do reminds me of smoking. |
Smoking has been part of your daily life, like drinking coffee and waiting for the bus. But every day that you spend as a non-smoker will help make new routines that don’t include cigarettes. |
| Smoking is a part of me. |
Smoking feels good because you’ve had lots of practice being a smoker. But you have years ahead of you to practice being a non-smoker. |
Many people who quit smoking are surprised by how good they feel!
They feel in charge
- They don’t need to smoke
- They don’t have to find places to smoke
- They don’t have to worry about their smoke bothering others
They smell good
- Their hair, clothes, and breath don’t smell like smoke
- Their cars, homes, and kids don’t smell like smoke
- They can better smell food and other good smells
They feel more relaxed
- They don’t have to make sure they always have cigarettes
- They have more money
- They are not as worried about their health
They look and feel better
- They feel good about being able to quit
- Their skin looks healthier
- They have more energy when they walk, play with their kids, or do something active
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