Slips, keep trying
Slips are when you slip up and have one cigarette or “small” amounts of smoking, during your quit process. Slips are often part of the quit process.
If you slip, it’s ok. Remember, you can do this. Like mistakes, slips can be learning tools. You can turn a slip into something positive.
It’s important to get right back on track.
The longer you delay addressing a slip the more likely it will become a relapse. A relapse is when you have gone back to smoking close to the amount you were smoking before your quit attempt.What was working for you to stay smoke–free? What caused you to slip?
What can you do differently?
Quit–smoking medications
Can really help to take the edge off – be sure you are using them correctly and are using enough.Learn more
Avoiding triggers, managing cravings
Old routines can trigger cravings. Change your daily routines, and try to head off triggers.Learn more
Alcohol
Change your drinking habits for a while. Alcohol can make you more prone to go back to smoking.Learn more
Your reason for quitting
Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to quit in the first place and all the benefits that come with it.Don’t forget to reward yourself
Quitting smoking is hard, and you deserve it!Final Tip – get off the List!
If you are receiving information and offers from a tobacco company, this is a great time to contact them to remove your name from their mailing list. Refusing their messages is one more positive step you can take as a nonsmoker!
Having a tough time quitting?
Worried about weight gain?
Quitting smoking means a healthier you. Maintain your weight while quitting.
Slip-ups are normal
The most important thing to do? Learn from them and keep trying.
Chronic conditions, quitting helps
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, emphysema, or other ailments, learn more about how quitting smoking can make a difference.
