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Quitting smoking is a multi-step process. It means changing
how you think and feel about smoking. Whatever stage you are
at, help and resources are available for you from Leave The Pack
Behind.
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Step 1
PRECONTEMPLATION
is
the first stage
You are possibly thinking about quitting, but not ready to do so just yet. |
In
STep 2 CONTEMPLATION
you are thinking
about quitting in the next 6 months. Although you may also
have
changes
of heart, sometimes wanting to quit and sometimes wanting
to keep smoking. |
Step 3 PREPARATION
is
getting ready to quit. The quit date has been set and some
concrete steps towards quitting have been taken. |
Step 4 ACTION
is
the start of the quitting process. It lasts from the first
day of quitting until 6 months later.
If you have recently quit smoking click here for
more information about this stage. |
Step 5 MAINTENANCE
is
the final stage. It begins some 6 months after the actual quit
day. People in this stage can consider themselves ex-smokers. |
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