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Failing while giving up smoking
If you’ve relapsed before and are worried that it might happen again, spend a bit more time planning your next attempt. It’s the preparation you do up front that can really make the difference. Lack of preparation is one of the most common reasons for lapsing, so taking the time to make sure that you are physically, mentally and emotionally ready is time well spent.
* Read through What are the first steps towards giving up? for a discussion of some key steps you can undertake to help you prepare.
* Consider getting some professional help. The NHS offers plenty of free help and support for people who want to give up smoking. Read about the options available in What support is available to help me?
In addition to a lack of planning and preparation, most people start smoking again because they thought they could get away with having “just one” cigarette, didn’t work out other ways of handling stress, or put on weight. However, remember that giving up smoking can take practice. Research shows that the more attempts you’ve mad in the past, the more likely you are to succeed in the future. This is because the experience you gain each time you try makes you better equipped to deal with the process of stopping.
So don’t think of yourself as a failure – many people try several times before they succeed.
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