Congratulations! You've broken free of a tough addiction. If you can stay off for 2 weeks, then you are over the hardest part. Keep using whatever worked when you first quit. Don't expect new rituals to take the place of smoking right away. Keep up your guard. Continue to plan ahead for situations that may catch you off guard (triggers/cues). Try not to slip, not even once, but if you do slip, get right back on base.
- Celebrate your successes.
- Learn from your set-backs.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help from your support system.
- Continue to congratulate yourself for your success thus far.
- Keep learning more about tobacco cessation and the dangers of smoking to keep you smoke-free.
- Consider all the money you are saving and take yourself on a trip and/or buy yourself something new that you have wanted for a while.
If slips are frequent, or you are smoking on a regular basis, make a new quitting plan. Quitting takes practice. The smoking habit can be tough to beat. Most people don't quit for good on the first try. Don't give up! Figure out what would have helped. Try a new approach next time. Talk to your doctor or contact Student Health Services at (703) 993-2831 or Health Education Services at (703) 993-3690/3686 for extra help.
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