If relapse happens, do not feel guilty and above all don’t lose hope. Each new attempt is another step towards success!
Relapsing does not mean that you are not capable of quitting, but simply that you haven’t been able to deal adequately with tricky situations.
According to Gilbert Lagrue, "quitting smoking is a long-term undertaking, based on learning and practice".
Relapse should never be considered as a failure, but merely as a step towards long-lasting success.
Relapsing often occurs following a traumatizing event, a stressful period or after drinking alcohol at a dinner party: you forget all about the drawbacks of being a smoker simply because you feel tipsy... Read more
What to do?
- I started smoking again after 2 months of abstinence and 3 extra kilos... - I went back to smoking at a dinner party with friends... - I have already given up twice, how can I make sure I won’t start again this time? Read more
