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Page 1: You have your reasons to stop smoking - Bellin Health7 TIPS TO HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING 1. KNOW WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT. Hint: it’s not because someone else wants you to. 2. DON’T GO

We have the support tohelp you quit.

You have your reasonsto stop smoking

You have your reasonsto stop smoking

Page 2: You have your reasons to stop smoking - Bellin Health7 TIPS TO HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING 1. KNOW WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT. Hint: it’s not because someone else wants you to. 2. DON’T GO

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE DON’T COME EASY.Nobody is suggesting that it will be easy to stop smoking. Any habit is difficult to break, but tie that habit to an addictive substance and it becomes even more of a challenge. That’s why sheer willpower is often not the answer. We’re here to help.

7 TIPS TO HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING

1. KNOW WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT. Hint: it’s not because someone else wants you to.

2. DON’T GO COLD TURKEY. 95% of people who try to stop smoking without therapy or medication end up relapsing.

3. TRY NICOTINE-REPLACEMENT THERAPY. Studies suggest nicotine gum, lozenges, and patches can help double your chances of quitting successfully when used with a behavioral program.

4. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR WORKSITE NURSE ABOUT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE FOR QUITTING. We can help you find the resources and/or products that work best for you.

5. MANAGE STRESS. Stress can be a symptom of quitting and a trigger for smoking. Manage your stress or you may end up in a cycle that contributes to a failed attempt.

6. CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS. Don’t worry about quitting forever, stop smoking right now – try quitting for the day, an hour, or even by the minute.

7. DON’T GIVE UP. Approach each day as a fresh opportunity. Quitting smoking is not about perfection, it’s about persistence.

CREATE A PLAN AND COMMIT TO A DATE.

Talk to your worksite nurse or primary care physician about tools to help you quit smoking. Call 24/7 Nurse on Call to schedule an appointment today (800) 528-7883.

WELCOME TO

Primary Care PhysicianWhy having a one is important…

• Knows your habits, medical

history, lifestyle, and family

• Cares for the whole person, not

just a particular medical issue

• Helps you develop a personal

health plan

• Educates to prevent illness

• Helps expedite care provided

by specialty physicians

Call (800) 528-7883 if youneed to find a PCP

WELCOME TOWELCOME TO

6 out of 10 former smokers

required multiple attempts to quit.