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Getting help
While many people quit without any help, others are much more likely to succeed with a bit of help.
In South Australia, if you are looking for help with planning to quit, coping with withdrawal, getting past cravings, or coping with difficult situations, ask to speak to a trained Quit adviser. Or arrange to have a Quitline adviser call you at a convenient time. South Australian residents can arrange to be called by emailing us, stating your name, phone number and a convenient time to be called. Would you like extra support at arranged intervals during your quitting? We offer a call back service that provides extra support during the hard times.
Friends and family Many people find that their main support comes from family and friends. Get your family to read the Quit book too, so they'll understand more about what you're going through. Ask them to support you, even when things get tough.
You might want to talk about what they should do if you ask them to get cigarettes for you, or how they can help you in sticky situations. Children can be enlisted to provide alternative activities when you would normally have a cigarette. Friends, especially those who have already quit, can be really helpful. They know what you're going through. Ask them how they coped. Ring them when things get tough. Sometimes, friends and family can make things more difficult. If you can avoid being with people who aren't supportive, do so. Otherwise, think about how you'll deal with difficult situations before you get to them.
Many people decide to quit because the doctor has suggested that it would be good for their health. Talk to your doctor about how smoking is affecting your health. Tell your doctor about your quit attempt. It's amazing how much more committed we can be if we think we are letting others down! Need Inspiration? Read others' quitting stories.
There are quite a few interactive quit smoking sites. Some are better than others. Some are based in Australia and others in the USA. There are also chat rooms for quitters, and places to share your quitting experiences. The QuitCoach website is hosted by Quit Victoria and contains great online support and advice for people interested in quitting and staying quit.
The Australian National Tobacco Campaign Website: The Quitter's page
WhyQuit.Com www.stop-tabac.ch UK National Health Service site: Giving up smoking |
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