Writing about this topic, for me at least, is a double edged sword, so please allow me to clearly state my personal opinion on this very controversial matter before I go on:
The moral of the story is that if you think of handling 'slips', 'just ones' or any 'accidents' for that matter, you are going to have them. So, don't plan for slips; you probably won't allow them. The thought itself is a great morale booster. So, think positive, and cross the bridge when you come to it. On the contrary, planning for moments of weakness demoralizes you quite a bit.
Having said that, it does happen, so here is what I recommend you do. Chastise yourself until you feel completely guilty. Realistically I don't have to tell you this part because you will automatically do it to yourself anyway. Then once you have raked yourself over the coals, contact your support group (you do have a support group, don't you?) and let them know what has happened. Use their strength to rebuild your resolve.
If by chance you have had more than one 'slip' or have repeated 'slips', it is time to be honest with yourself. I know that a lot of people are going to disagree with me on this, but please don't send me any letters because I have probably spoken to more smokers and non-smokers about this subject than most people. My advice is this. Stop trying to fool yourself into thinking that these occasional slips are fine and are just part of the normal quitting process - they aren't!
If you are continually 'slipping' you are doing yourself more harm than good because the 'just ones' are eventually going to turn into what you used to smoke or more. Believe me, it happens every time.
Don't try to sweep the slips under the carpet. Look them straight in the eye. If you allow them to happen time and again, you will end up smoking more than you used to smoke This is the sad truth, like it or not.
Be strong, stay strong and be Free!
Darren Warmuth - 15252
The moral of the story is that if you think of handling 'slips', 'just ones' or any 'accidents' for that matter, you are going to have them. So, don't plan for slips; you probably won't allow them. The thought itself is a great morale booster. So, think positive, and cross the bridge when you come to it. On the contrary, planning for moments of weakness demoralizes you quite a bit.
Having said that, it does happen, so here is what I recommend you do. Chastise yourself until you feel completely guilty. Realistically I don't have to tell you this part because you will automatically do it to yourself anyway. Then once you have raked yourself over the coals, contact your support group (you do have a support group, don't you?) and let them know what has happened. Use their strength to rebuild your resolve.
If by chance you have had more than one 'slip' or have repeated 'slips', it is time to be honest with yourself. I know that a lot of people are going to disagree with me on this, but please don't send me any letters because I have probably spoken to more smokers and non-smokers about this subject than most people. My advice is this. Stop trying to fool yourself into thinking that these occasional slips are fine and are just part of the normal quitting process - they aren't!
If you are continually 'slipping' you are doing yourself more harm than good because the 'just ones' are eventually going to turn into what you used to smoke or more. Believe me, it happens every time.
Don't try to sweep the slips under the carpet. Look them straight in the eye. If you allow them to happen time and again, you will end up smoking more than you used to smoke This is the sad truth, like it or not.
Be strong, stay strong and be Free!
Darren Warmuth - 15252
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