slip ups

[jillygirl]

What to Do if You Slip

Consider a slip as just one mistake. Think about why you slipped and regain control by revisiting your plan. Remember that quitting smoking can be difficult and it takes full commitment for you to be successful.

Common Causes of Slips

When you’re quitting smoking, it’s natural to experience a slip from time to time. Most slips happen within 1 day of quitting, but it’s not unusual for slips to occur one week, two weeks, one month or three months without tobacco. It’s a good idea to be prepared for slips by understanding your triggers so you can anticipate when you may have a craving. Refer to your craving action plan so you are prepared to take steps in case you are tempted to smoke.

Generally speaking slips are related to a number of factors that you may experience as part of the transition to achieving a smoke-free life. Consider the following situations as common causes of slips.

Social celebrations

Withdrawal symptoms

Alcohol consumption

Weight gain

Habit triggers (e.g., telephone calls, morning coffee, etc.)

Nicotine dependency

Social pressure

Negative emotional state

Expectation of failure

Stressful events (real or anticipated)

Craving for tobacco

Lack of motivation to quit

Lack of a plan for how to quit

Stay focused and keep in mind that soon you will be smoke-free. If you start smoking again, don’t give up. Slips are a chance to learn, not to give up – keep trying!

What to Do If You Relapse

There are many things you can do if you relapse.But if there is one single, most important thing to remember about relapse it is what NOT to do: get down on yourself or discouraged.

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