| People
in the contemplation stage are aware of the problem and are seriously
thinking about making a change, but have not yet made a commitment
to take action. Contemplators need assistance preparing to quit. |
Those
in the preparation stage intend to quit within the next 30 days, and
have unsuccessfully made an attempt to quit within the previous year.
People in this stage need support for their decision to take action
and advice on how to devise and carry out a quit plan. |
| "It's
great that you are thinking about quitting. There are so many to reasons
to quit, including better health, a better sense of smell and taste,
better physical ability, and fewer skin wrinkles. You will also feel
better about yourself, set a good example for children, and save money.
Given all of these benefits, why put off quitting any longer? You
have been thinking about quitting, so why not make a commitment now?" |
"It sounds
like you are ready to quit. That's great! You should set a date
to quit, and do your best to stick to it. Be sure to remove all
tobacco products from your environment when you quit. What do you
think will be some challenges to quitting? Let's talk about some
ways to overcome these barriers."
Problem-solve
to address barriers the patient may express, such as fear of weight
gain, lack of willpower, temptation to use low-tar products, addiction
and withdrawal, dealing with stress, and lack of focus. For
help with these challenges, click here. Discuss and recommend
nicotine replacement products as appropriate. Click
here for available therapies.
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