- Nominate someone in your life who can help you stop
- Choose a quit date that will be stress free and stick to it
- When you get cravings, distract yourself by calling a friend or going for a walk
- Cravings usually last 3 to 5 minutes, so delay reaching for a cigarette and
control that urge
- Take deep breaths and try to relax
- Drink plenty of water
- In the beginning avoid situations where temptation will be high
- Use the free NHS Islington service for extra support. You are four times more likely to quit with us than on your own.
- There are many treatments available to help beat your cravings – talk to an NHS smokefree advisor to find the right product for you
- Be positive – you can do it
