Should I quit smoking now or wait until after my holiday?

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Really want to stop smoking! I’ve been smoking for the last 3 years I smoke up to 10 a day sometimes less, but it’s not good for my health which I’m aware of. My airways feel irritated and I’m breathless doing simple activities which isn’t good I’m only 39 and started getting back in to strength training and I can feel how unfit I am. Anyway I’m going away on holiday this Sunday for 10 days abroad do I quit now or after the holiday?

I'd probably wait until after, but maybe try to cut down while you're out of your usual routine. Definitely don't smoke more because it's your 'last chance'!

If you are determined to quit, maybe leave it until you are back home. Set a date and stick to it. Get nicotine replacement stuff if you waver. Good luck, and I hope you succeed.

I quit smoking on holiday. Relaxing and sleeping in and swimming and being chill made it much easier than dealing with the aggro and cravings while working and stressed

It depends on how you treat smoking: is it an outlet for stress or is it a sign of you being relaxed? For ages I would smoke on a noght out only because in my mind it was: cigarette+cocktails/beer/wine= fun night out. Or gig+cigarette etc. So there was no way I could've quit whilst on holiday. Then it shifted and I would need to smoke when really stressed with work. Finally, I just quit cold turkey on 2 jan 2020. Haven't smoked since. If tou're looking to cut back, something that worked for me: I would tell myself, I'll have one in 5 min. Then after 5 min, I'll have it in another 5, and so on. It kind of helped. Good luck, it's great being smoke-free

Use the change of routine and quit while you’re away, or at least cut down.

Do you mind me asking what made you start smoking at 36 years old?

Good luck with quitting!