Tips on how to quit smoking for neurodivergent people | Your questions answered

This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. This video answers the question ‘Do you have any advice for giving up smoking as a neurodivergent person?'
TAKE AWAY TIPS:
- 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 an alternative activity to help with the oral stim need, such as chewing (EG chew jewellery)
- Also consider different activities to fill the gap it leaves in your routine
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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[@niakdrolrevottv]

For me it’s time, I smoke almost as a tic

[@adamjayobrien9441]

Thank you so much for this video

[@zoetakencareof]

i am so thankful for this information i will try to use it wisely

[@porciwall9261]

Thinking of helping a family member, thank you ♥️

[@brentmistretta4553]

had bad rage meltdowns my problem is i been numbing all these years and I dont even trust myself to cope without cigerettes and dk how ill ever quit I'm at a point in life why do anything much something bad always happends Like if i quit smoking im very likely to over do it and have a bad meltdown and get myself in trouble When I was a child I was raised Catholic everything was a sin that can take me too hell smoking was one of them

[@joebates8659]

Can you try nicotine lozenge?

[@brentmistretta4553]

@@joebates8659 mabie guess i just been quite discouraged in trying to hard with much

[@dsfsdfs206]

thank you

[@JulianWood7Lang]

Thanks