Quit Smoking - Coping with a Relapse After You Quit Smoking

Coping with a Relapse After You Quit Smoking

The reality is that most people who try to quit smoking relapse eventually. Most heavy smokers often make two, three or even more attempts before they finally get rid of their bad habit. These facts alone should convince you not to despair if you started smoking again after you had stayed away from tobacco for some time. Here are some practical tips on what to do if you have returned to your habit.

Do not consider relapsing as a failure that cannot be overcome. It is wrong to think that you did not manage to quit smoking because you are weak. Similarly, you must not get into the misconception that your addiction is stronger than you. You may have lost the battle, but this does not mean that you will lose the war. Quite the opposite, your chances of winning are now higher. You just need to know how to exploit them to the fullest.

Learning from your experience is the key to quitting smoking for good. Try to figure out what forced you to relapse. Was it an episode of extremely high stress? Was it the cup of coffee that you enjoy in the morning? Was it getting in the company of friends who smoke? By finding the trigger, you can make sure to stay away from it the next time when you try to quit for good.

Try to find any mistakes that you made during the time when you attempted to quit smoking. Common mistakes include not having a precise plan, not using stress-relief methods, leaving triggers that can force you to go back to your habit again and going without nicotine replacement therapy. You have the chance to fix things and get the desired result in the future.

You should attempt to quit smoking again soon after the relapse. It is best to set a date within next month. Otherwise you may lose your motivation. In general, now you have a stronger weapon for motivating yourself that you should not hesitate to use. You lived without smoking for at least a couple of days so you must have enjoyed the beneficial effects. Many people do not know this, but these appear as early as 24 to 48 hours after the last cigarette is smoked.

You will see that when you try to quit smoking the next time, things will be a lot easier for you. Keep in mind that your chances of success are much higher than before.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

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To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.