Tips for quitting smoking

At a glance

  • Consider what need the smoking is filling, eg is it a way of numbing particular emotions?
  • Don’t try to make other life changes at the same time
  • Consider alternative activities to help with both the oral stim need (such as chewing something), and the gap quitting leaves in your routine

This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on YouTube and from our autism unlocked audience. In this video, Purple Ella answers the question ‘Do you have any advice for giving up smoking as a neurodivergent person?’

This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked – a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues.

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