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How to Get the Most Out of EX

We recommend you complete the steps below to get the most out of EX. Track your progress here.

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Visit the EX Community: Ask A Question or Just Browse the Latest Conversations Find answers and smart advice from other real tobacco users and ex-smokers. No one knows what you’re going through like people who have gone through it themselves. To get back here, look for My EX Plan in the upper right of any Community page.

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Recently quit ( 2 months now )

I am dealing with anxiety, waking up at nights, strong desires to smoke but I know this is normal...

julia_autistic | May 15, 2022

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I was away for last 40-45 days...I felt I like I was missing my family, and remembered all of you...

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Identify Your Support Team Who are the people in your life that you think can help you quit and stay quit? Talk to Family and Friends About Quitting Having a hard time talking to important people in your life about quitting? We've got advice for navigating these conversations.

Build Confidence

Get Prepared for Quit Day Quitting tobacco is about making a plan and taking one day at a time. Read more about the steps to get you there. Know What to Expect on Quit Day Quit day comes with a mix of excitement and fear. Knowing what to expect will give you the confidence you need. Plan for Success After Quit Day Learn about the slippery situations and warning signs to look out for. Planning ahead puts you one step ahead! Discover the Health Benefits of Quitting Did you know your health starts to improve just 20 minutes after you stop smoking? See the ways your health will improve over time.

Beat Tobacco Cravings

Identify Your Tobacco Triggers The first step in beating cravings is knowing when to expect them. Keeping track of when you use tobacco will help you identify your unique triggers. Beat Your Tobacco Triggers Every time you avoid tobacco, you are one step closer to making your tobacco-free dreams come true. Sign Up for Email and Text Get tips and advice timed around your quit date. Click here to check your profile and make sure you're signed up for one or both.

Understand Addiction and Consider Medication

Understand Why Quitting Is Hard: It’s Not You, It’s Nicotine Addiction Whether you’ve smoked for one year or 30, it’s important to understand how nicotine addiction works. Dr. Hurt from Mayo Clinic breaks it down. Does Nicotine Cause Cancer? Are Quit Smoking Medicines as Dangerous as Cigarettes? Nope, and nope. Get the facts about these medication myths and others. Read About Alternative Quit Methods Curious about e-cigarettes? Thinking about hypnosis or acupuncture? Read more here. Choose a Quit Medication Review medication options and decide which one to use.