Leave smoking and vaping behind
This is a resource designed to assist you in your pursuit of quitting smoking and vaping. Whether you’re at the outset of this endeavour or have encountered stumbling blocks in the process, we’re here to provide pragmatic insights, techniques, and support to help you regain control over your habits. Our approach is rooted in informed decision-making, drawing from scientific insights to facilitate your transition towards improved health and lifestyle. This caters to those embarking on this journey for the first time as well as those seeking guidance during the journey’s course. It’s a reminder that this process is defined by incremental steps, determination, and ultimately, a sense of achievement.
Creating a personalised smoking cessation plan using nicotine pouches as a nicotine replacement can greatly enhance your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Here’s a step-by-step plan to help you get started:
Step 1: Set a Quit Date Choose a specific date to quit smoking completely. This gives you a clear target to work towards and prepares you mentally for the change.
Step 2: Consult a Healthcare Professional Before starting any smoking cessation plan, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional. They can provide personalised advice based on your medical history and help you determine if nicotine pouches are a suitable replacement for you. Keep in mind a lot of Australian health care professionals may not be familiar with the tool
Step 3: Choose Nicotine Pouch Strength Nicotine pouches come in various strengths. Start with a strength that matches your current smoking habits. You can gradually reduce the strength over time as your cravings decrease. See the table below for a rough guide. This will be a more individual fit but this guide will be a good place to start. If you need any guidance on this send us an email info@toplipp.com
Step 4: Create a Nicotine Pouch Schedule Plan how often you’ll use nicotine pouches throughout the day. Replace smoking breaks with pouch breaks. Keep in mind that while nicotine pouches can help manage cravings, it’s important to not overuse them. A heavy smoker would normally start with 7-10 pouches a day.
Step 5: Identify Triggers Recognise the situations or emotions that trigger your smoking cravings. This could be stress, boredom, social situations, etc. This would be a time that you can use a pouch to substitute for a cigarette of vape.
Step 6: Stay Active Regular physical activity can help reduce cravings and manage stress. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine to support your smoking cessation journey. You will notice after a week or two some changes to your breathing maybe less coughing and have more energy.
Step 7: Build a Support System Let your friends, family, and colleagues know about your quitting journey. Their encouragement and understanding can provide a strong support system.
Step 8: Manage Relapses If you slip and have a cigarette, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s a common part of the quitting process. Identify what triggered the relapse and adjust your plan accordingly.
Step 9: Reward Yourself Celebrate your milestones. Set up rewards for yourself at different stages of your quitting journey to stay motivated.
Step 10: Gradually Reduce Nicotine Pouch Strengths As you become more comfortable without cigarettes, gradually decrease your nicotine pouch strengths. This will help you wean off nicotine entirely.
Remember, quitting smoking is a journey, and it might take time. Be patient with yourself and don’t give up. If you find it challenging, consider seeking additional support from smoking cessation programs or support groups.
