Rebecca struggled with depression. She used to smoke to cope with her depression, but ended up feeling more depressed. She realized that cigarettes weren’t helping her and knew she had to quit. In her words, “It’s about taking control of your life.” She quit and found that there is life beyond smoking.
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Here are some steps to start you off on your goal to becoming smoke-free.
One of the keys to a successful quit is preparation. A great way to prepare to quit smoking is to create a quit plan.
When a craving is triggered, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.
Find and share your motivation to quit smoking on CDCTobaccoFree. Social support can help you beat nicotine addiction and live a smoke-free life.
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