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My quit plan Knowing your triggers can help you fgure out ways to change trigger situations. Talk to your health professional Ask them about accessing low cost nicotine
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or stressed Exercise My management plan to stay smokefree: Play a game on your phone □ Stop smoking □ Visit www.quit.org.au medications Call Quitline □ When feeling bored Call a friend (such as nicotine □ Support from Exercise or go replacement therapy) family/friends to the gym □ Support from a Tidy the house health professional □ Other Think of it as a fve minute window to fll. You might need to try a few different things to fnd something that works for you.
