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You’re probably here because you’ve been thinking about the reasons behind your urge to smoke. Great start, you’ve come to the right place.

We can help you with thinking about why you smoke. Thinking about it is a great first step. There’s no rush to quit straight away.  Have a chat with our professional Tasmania-based Quitline counsellors who have  supported many Tasmanians to make successful quit attempts.

When you understand your reasons for smoking,
you’ll be better prepared to try quitting.

 

Take the 1 minute smoking quiz

Ever stopped to think about why you smoke?

There are 3 main reasons for smoking – addiction, habits, and emotions. Take our quiz to understand your reasons.

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Habit?

Smoking can be linked to certain activities, places or people. For example, maybe you have a habit of having a smoke with your morning coffee, during a break with mates at work, or after a meal. Being in these situations can make you want a smoke.

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Emotion?

Many smokers say that smoking helps them deal with stress – they have a cigarette to relax. But smoking actually causes stress. Yes, you heard that right. Smoking doesn’t stop stress, it creates it.

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Addiction?

Nicotine is very addictive. It makes your brain release feel-good chemicals. The problem is, these wear off quickly and reduce over time, making you smoke more and more to get the same feeling.

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Think You’re Ready to Quit?

How much is your smoking costing you?

You’ll be able to save money from the first day you quit. Use our cost calculator to see what you can buy with the money you save over a week, month and year.

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