Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. It’s common to have a slip or two after quitting smoking. Don’t loose sight of your goal, Even when you have a setback think of yourself as getting stronger and more experienced in the quitting process
It's important to go back to a full quit attempt now or you may slide back into your previous smoking pattern over time.
The most common triggers for lapsing are:
Problems with withdrawal or medication side effects
Stress or conflict
Cravings and/or urges
Negative feelings : depression, anger, anxiety, etc.
Pressure in social situations where others smoke
A slip is usually an important learning experience. It means that you need to work on something in order to succeed fully. The fact that you slipped means that you first had to succeed at quitting. That's a good sign for eventual success.
Work through the online program, in milestone 4 you will find a great resource to help you learn what specific triggers you have and also ways in which to overcome them.
Members, what coping mechanisms have you found helpful in getting through cravings?
