I’m Afraid Life Will Become Boring

Many people report feeling very depressed while they're trying to quit smoking/vaping. This reaction is not due to a character weakness but a physiological dysfunction. To avoid needless guilt, know that:

• Nicotine weakens the functions of the brain responsible for sensations of pleasure and well-being;
• Some people are more sensitive to nicotine's addictive potential than others due to genetic predispositions and living situation.

The following actions help your brain return to its normal functioning and well–being not dependent on nicotine. Rest assured that your brain has the capacity to reconfigure itself for the better.

• Identify the things that make you happy or that would make you happy and do them as often as possible, if only for a minute;
• Do whatever makes you laugh or gets you moving;
• See a doctor, pharmacist or nurse to determine which quit smoking aid would be most effective in helping you gradually give up nicotine;
• Each day, practice one or more of the I QUIT NOW online help exercises.

If, despite all your efforts, you're still feeling down, don't hesitate to talk to someone you know about it or pay a visit to your doctor or a therapist.