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 Tobacco can impact your sleep, ability to fight infection and overall health. These issues can create stressful situations. Some tobacco users perceive smoking or chewing as a stress reducer, however, the physiological effects on the body can actually increate current stress. In order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, it is important to learn strategies to deal with stressors and to understand that quitting tobacco use takes time and practice. MAKING A PLAN TO QUIT It is important assess the costs and benefits of quitting. By doing this activity you will be able to see what barriers and motivations you will have when quitting.
OTHER TIPS · Pick up a Quit Kit from the Health Promotion Department on the 2nd floor of the University Health Center. · Start exercising before your start date. This can help alleviate stress as well as help to prevent weight gain. · Know that it isn't easy to quit! It can take time and sometimes several attempts. FREE TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING The University of Georgia Health Center has four clinicians that can meet with you to discuss your options for quitting. Call any of the following individuals to set up an appointment: Fran Beall, Nurse Practitioner 706-542-8666Unite Georgia offers free counseling over the phone to Georgia residents. 1-877-270-STOP National Cancer Society www.cancer.org References and Resources Contact us with questions, comments, feedback and ideas. resources . alcohol & drugs . attitude . exercise . money . nutrition . relationships . relaxation . sleep . spirituality . time . tobacco |
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