| Relapse. You may be a smoker, chain smoker, | | | | weight while you are quitting smoking.- Reward |
| ex-smoker, or trying to quit smoking, you must | | | | yourself for reaching small goals. |
| be aware of the word 'relapse'. Relapse is, return | | | | - Staying in constant contact with your support |
| to smoking on a regular basis. Now don't start | | | | people: doctor, family, friends, and support group. |
| feeling demoralized, because relapse is a common | | | | - DO NOT allow yourself smoking-not even a puff! |
| factor in smoking cessation regime. And all those | | | | Because, one puff can lead to another and |
| who quit smoking have experienced relapse at | | | | another. |
| one or the other point of time. That is why it | | | | It all depends upon your willpower and strong urge |
| does not mean that you have 'Failed'. It has been | | | | to get back to a smoke free world. If you are |
| found that people who relapse after 6 weeks of | | | | strong enough to defy all temptations, relapses |
| not smoking usually do so because of cravings | | | | can't stop you. |
| and not because of other nicotine withdrawal | | | | After all these, there are rare chances of relapses |
| symptoms. Relapse can happen when you find | | | | after quit smoking. Even if you find yourself |
| yourself in a situation where you feel a strong | | | | smoking once in a while, do not think you have |
| temptation to smoke. The situations can be: | | | | failed. Just seek help from a counselor specially |
| - When you are around others who are smoking. | | | | trained in helping people quit smoking, or attend an |
| - When you drink alcohol. | | | | intensive smoking cessation program. |
| - When you feel angry or frustrated. | | | | There is a positive side to everything what you |
| - When you are under a lot of stress. | | | | only need is an eye to see it. When you relapse, |
| - When you have gained some weight. | | | | you learn a lot about what works for you and |
| The key is to recognize when you might slip or | | | | what you should do to avoid what doesn't. Think |
| relapse and allow yourself one or two cigarettes. | | | | about why you relapsed, and plan how to be |
| And then learning to plan ahead to cope with | | | | successful the next time. Do not wait for long |
| those situations so that you can get through | | | | before you try to quit again. Take life in your |
| them without relapsing. There are a few ways to | | | | stride! After all, you are responsible for things |
| help you prevent relapse after quit smoking: | | | | happening in your life. |
| - Keep your focus on quitting. Don't diet to lose | | | | |