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Coping Hints


These coping hints were written in pdf format for all smokers, with no special consideration given to age.

Select the ones that might be helpful to you. Print them out, stick them on your fridge, your mirror or anywhere else you might look for a reminder of how to cope with cigarette cravings.

* Please note:
These Quitting Tips files were kindly supplied by ashline.org (University of Arizona College of Public Health) and they include an Arizona telephone number. Instead, please use the Public Health Information Line at the City of Ottawa, 724-4149.

Anxiety

Being around smokers

Cravings

Depression

Difficulty concentrating

Drinking coffee or tea

Enjoying meals

Facing boredom

Facing the morning

Handling stress

Having a drink

Increased appetite and weight gain

Insomnia

Irritability, anger and frustration

Relaxing

Restlessness

Enjoying the good times

Rewarding yourself

Talking on the telephone

Traveling by car

Watching TV




* With thanks to ashline.org (University of Arizona College of Public Health) for the use of these pdf files on Coping Hints.