Why did I start smoking?

Tick the boxes that apply or provide answers in the space provided.

I started because: Does this still apply?

Do you really want to stop smoking? Your list to stop smoking should be longer than your list to continue smoking.
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To look older Yes No
To be cool Yes No
Copying friends/family Yes No
To feel grown up Yes No
To be tough/macho Yes No
To be accepted Yes No
Curiosity Yes No
Just felt like it Yes No
Yes No

Think about why you have carried on and why you want to quit.

Why I want to smoke? Why I want to stop smoking?
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