> Smoking Relapse

Preventing Relapse (5) Recovering from a Relapse (4)

5 Steps That Lead to a Smoking Relapse
Understanding the psychology that leads to a smoking relapse is the best way to avoid having one. Self-pity is a mindset that often leads to a smoking relapse.

Rationalizations for Smoking
Look through this list of common rationalizations and see if you can identify with any of them. Prepare yourself for success by knowing what to expect and how to give those thoughts the big brush off!

Nicotine Withdrawal and Junkie Thinking
Nicotine withdrawal can put unhealthy thoughts of smoking into your head from time to time. Prepare yourself with knowledge of what to expect and how to beat junkie thinking down.

There is No Such Thing as "Just One" Cigarette
When we quit smoking, most of us go through a fair amount of junkie thinking - the internal battle between ourselves and our addiction. Early on in cessation, the dialogue can seem relentless. It's often persistant, annoying and exhausting! It is however, temporary, and the less attention you give to unhealthy thoughts of smoking, the better.