Benefits of quitting

  • Enjoy a smoke-free and healthy lifestyle

  • Feel more energetic and improve the work productivity

  • Save money from buying cigarettes and be healthier

  • Protect the passengers against hazards of secondhand smoke with refreshing carriers

  • Improve the hygiene of carriers and corporate image

Myths of smoking

Many smokers have plenty of myths about stopping smoking. Let’s tackle the myths to strength your determination to quit.

  • Will people suffer from serious diseases like lung disease or heart disease after quitting?

    Many studies prove that quitting can improve health. The chance of getting severe disease can be diminished if you quit earlier. The harmful effects smoking to health are long-term and irreversible. Some frequent smokers are diagnosed with fatal disease after quitting as the damages on their health are already irreversible.

  • Will people gain weight after quitting?

    After quitting, the body functions start resuming normal and the sense of taste and smell will also be improved. It is not surprising that people will gain weight if they do not have a balanced diet after quitting smoking. You can stay fit with a healthy diet and sufficient exercises.

  • Quitting is difficult?

    Determination and supports from family and friends are crucial for smoking cessation. Besides quitting with personally willingness, consultation of professional smoking cessation counselors or medical practitioners can help increase the successful rate of quitting. You can call the quitline on 1833 183 for help.



Withdrawal symptoms and tips

Quitters may experience the following withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms usually reach a peak of intensity in the first week after smoking cessation and then gradually decline in a month. It is important that quitters should uphold their determination as well as perseverance to withstand the physical and mental discomforts for a healthy life.

Common withdrawal symptoms

Tips
Constipation Eat more fruits, drink more water and exercise regularly
Increased appetite Chew low calories and healthy snacks
Insomnia Do exercise to improve sleeping quality
Anxiety Inform your family and friends that you are quitting smoking and get their support and encouragement
Emotional Listen to music to relieve stress
Poor concentration Breathe deeply to boost concentration


Smoke-free Occupational Safety Tips

  • Chewing
    Eat healthy snacks like dehydrated fruits to replace cigarette to increase the intake of fibers and overcome your urge to smoke.

  • Stretching
    Do some stretching exercises to relieve musculoskeletal pain and prevent cardiovascular disease, reduce stress and overcome smoking cravings.

  • Drinking
    Drink more water to prevent urinary system diseases and help to concentrate and overcome smoking cravings. It also helps to get over withdrawal symptom like dry mouth.

  • Considering
    Place a family photo in car or wallet to remind yourself the importance of quitting by getting more motivation and support.

More Creative Quit Tips

  • Place smoking hazards posters at home to defeat your urge to smoke; Put some striking popping candies to replace cigarettes in the cigarettes pack. Striking popping candies may help to stimulate the taste buds and reduce cravings.

  • The most effective way to quit is to build up regular exercise habit. Running can relieve pressure and divert your attention on the urge. Running with family can also kill times and try to take a family photo after running for a record to increase your motivation.

  • The most important factor of smoking cessation is determination. Try to stick children photo on the cigarettes pack to alert yourself that smoking can also affect their health. Quit for the health of yourself and family.

  • Place all cigarettes buts in a glass jar and observe regularly to increase the aversion to smoking. Do not carry and even throw away any tobacco products, ashtrays and lighters.

  • Set a rule with family and friends that smoking at home is prohibited. Develop new interests or hobbies with family and friends to distract triggers and divert concentration.