Over the years, making the decision to use tobacco after you have quit has been called a “slip.” Unless there was a wet floor, ice or a banana peel involved, I don't believe that is accurate. It takes a decision to use nicotine after you have quit. In most cases, it takes a series of decisions. Since you should not have anything in your possession when you quit, there are actually a LOT of steps to take. Before any of them, you can come to your senses and stop yourself! First, you have to allow the thoughts of giving in to hijack your brain. You could decide to change that by getting busy, calling a friend, going for a walk, reviewing your reasons for quitting. If you haven't come to your senses then, you have to get your car keys, walk to your car, open the door, get in, start the ignition, drive to a store. Before any of these steps, you could think about why you wanted to quit, the hard work that you have put into it and your successful days quit and STOP yourself. If not, then you have to park your car, walk into the store, go to a cigarette counter, wait for someone to help you, tell them what you want...................................
It's true! Smoking/dipping/vaping is a DECISION. Decide not to! A quit is a terrible thing to lose.
Nancy
