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Share Your Story: My Relapse Story

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Most ex-smokers go through a smoking relapse (or several) before finding the right combination of education and motivation to quit smoking permanently. If you've experienced a smoking relapse and feel you can help others through what you've learned, please share your thoughts below. Thanks!

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Tell us a bit about yourself. How long did you smoke? How long had you been smoke-free when the relapse occurred?
What happened to make you light the cigarette that broke your quit program? Did you see the smoking relapse coming?

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What did you learn from your smoking relapse? Is there anything you did (or will do) differently the next time?

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