Today is World Mental Health Day! Mental health is very much affected by smoking and quitting. It can be a part of why you smoke and a barrier to quitting. Positive changes in your mental health can be a benefit of quitting in the long term.  What can you do to help your mental health today? How are you doing? Remember that reaching out and using supports like this can help ..read more

We are full on into fall, the leaves are dropping, and the trees are getting ready for winter.  Then in spring, they will be back renewed and revived.  For many of us, we want to aim to a "new, revitalized" self in the new year. If you quit now, you will be 3 months free by the time New Years 2024 happens... Is New Years a good time to quit? I wonder how many have done that and succeeded, any advice to share? And any advice for those who found other times of year to be the right time? It would be nice to celebrate New Years without this goal in mind! Something to think about ..read more

Please help us in congratulating Antonio from Ontario as the winner of the August First Week Challenge Contest.  Antonio looks forward to spending his winnings on his grandchildren and family.  If you're interested in taking part in the challenge you have until the end of the month to sign up for October.  https://smokershelpline.ca/challenges/first-week-challenge/about  ..read more

No matter if you are thinking about quitting, taking actions to quit, or already have quit smoking, Canadian adults aged 35-64 can register for Smoke Free Curious' #IamQuitting contest. Submit a milestone you have accomplished along your quit journey for a chance to win $250! What is a milestone? A milestone is a significant action you have taken or success you have had in your journey towards a smoke-free life. It could be a step you have taken towards your goal, such as speaking to a pharmacist about quit aid options, signing up for a quit smoking online support group or doing a practice qu ..read more

Hi jene, Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things that you will do. Smoking relapses can be distressing and yes, you may feel frustrated and disappointed with yourself, BUT it is important to remember that a relapse is an important part of the quitting process and much more common than you would think. Think of it as learning opportunity and a steppingstone to eventually quitting for good.  Focus on the positive. You went ten whole weeks without smoking! That is quite an accomplishment. You have recognized that stress can be a trigger so now you can strategize. What might be ..read more

I am so frustrated and disappointed with myself. I had made it through ten weeks without smoking and then I fell back into my weekend routine again. The most frustrating part is knowing I am capable of more than this. I've been dealing with so much in my life lately, and I reached for the easiest and oldest thing. I've been supporting my elderly parents as they transition in their lives - assisting them with looking for retirement housing, and supporting my older brother who's been struggling greatly with his mental and emotional health. I recognize that it's not even the surface things that ..read more

Find a hobby, a passion. Maybe it will help you ..read more

Distracting yourself with tasks like decorating can really help you avoid those cravings and thoughts to smoke !!  Thank you for sharing Sarah ..read more

Hi, The lamp in my room has been replaced with a ceiling fan. We used lamps in the room for lighting. I would like to replace the lamps with LED strips all over the ceiling. I've tried using wifi light bulbs in rooms. but I think LED strips could be nicer and more functional. Has anyone done this ..read more

I will not smoke today because I've made it 1 week smoke free, and aiming for Week 2 ..read more