Being Around Other Smokers
Being around other smokers when you are quitting is hard and can be a big trigger. If they are people you are used to smoking with, it can be even harder. Think about setting boundaries and making some adjustments.
Ask the smokers in your life to:
Respect
That you have stopped smokingNot to smoke
No smoking around youNot to leave tobacco around
No cigarette packs and empty their ashtraysTake their cigarettes with them
When they leave your homeMake your home and car smoke–free zones.
If it’s not possible to have a smoke–free home, find one smoke–free place for yourself.
What you can do around other smokers:
Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking. Your reasons will help you through tough times.Stay clear
Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others.Avoid
When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done.Remember
Remind yourself that you are a nonsmoker and practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works.
Having a tough time quitting?
Worried about weight gain?
Quitting smoking means a healthier you. Maintain your weight while quitting.
Slip-ups are normal
The most important thing to do? Learn from them and keep trying.
Chronic conditions, quitting helps
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, emphysema, or other ailments, learn more about how quitting smoking can make a difference.
