Transition Torward a Non-Smoking Life

This document presents, in table form, five emotional stages a person may go through after quitting smoking: denial, anger, feeling down, bargaining and acceptance. For each stage, it gives an example of a typical thought, along with tips to take charge and control cravings.

The goal of this tool is to help you understand that these reactions are normal after quitting smoking, and to help you stay alert during harder moments.

This tool was selected by experts to guide your quit journey.

• Normalize the emotions you may feel after quitting smoking.

• Recognize the different psychological stages of the transition.

• Apply concrete strategies suited to each stage you go through.

• Stay alert in situations with a risk of relapse.