• Make your quit day special. Treat yourself right. You're doing something great for yourself! The first step in becoming a non-smoker is to plan ahead and keep an action plan handy that includes your personal reasons for quitting, a list of your most common triggers, and coping techniques that work best for you. If you haven't done this already, let this handout (NOTE: handout is in MSWord format) help you arrange your thoughts. Then when things get tough, you will be able to reinforce your decision to quit smoking and "take charge" of the situation.
  
  
• Change your daily routines. This will help to break your triggers. Change the way you shower, dress, and eat breakfast. When you finish eating get right up from the table and do an activity that will keep you from reaching for that cigarette. Brush your teeth, wash dishes, or tackle a project!
  
  
• Make an appointment with the dentist for a checkup and cleaning. You will enjoy the fresh, clean feeling and a whiter smile. Everyday your teeth and gums will get brighter, fresher, and healthier.
  
  
• Remember to call in the support team. You should have already identified friends and family who will be supportive. Let them know that you will really need them on this day, your QUIT SMOKING DAY!
  

If you have not yet talked with our staff about Nicotine Replacement Therapy and/or ZYBAN, please consider making an appointment at Student Health Services (703) 993-2831.

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Health Education Services
(703) 993-3690/3686
SUB I, Room 219J