- Avoid even 1 puff of a cigarette after your Quit Date.
- Keep up your guard for at least 1 year after quitting.
- Don't keep any cigarettes around, "just in case" - get rid of all cigarettes at home, in your car, and at work.
- Keep yourself motivated by thinking about the benefits you've experienced since you've quit.
Look out for smoking triggers that might cause you to relapse, like:
- Bad moods, being depressed or angry
- A crisis or other event that makes you feel stressed out
- Drinking alcohol
- A good mood or achievement that makes you want to "reward" yourself with a smoke
- Being around other people who are smoking
- Rationalizations, such as telling yourself:
"It's OK to just have 1 cigarette."
"I really need a smoke to deal with the stress."
"I'll quit later when the stress dies down."
Try using a strategy to manage your triggers.
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