If I understand this correctly this is based on the stager of change model. I do belueve there is a distinction between a "Relapse" and "Slip" When stating this alot of people make pot shots out of scarcasm with the term "Slip" and view it from an All or nothing position. When I relapse, in my mind or way of thinking I am smoking like I was before. All the patterns, behavior, etc. When I slip its not the act of smoking the cigerette, it is the trigger that after utilising all of the support still choosing to smoke one knowing full well the consequences of my actions. There is a moment after a slip. The decision is mine exclusively alone. It has two sides. After not smoking the lenght of time I have been what was it that caused me to have one? Well for me its constantly focusing on others addiction that are still caught in the cycle of craving, trigger patterns, and negative self projections. The other is the realization what am I doing? Then go back and contine to do all the things using the supports and progress to the next thing. I don't believe in an absolutist all or nothing position or stance. So I would like to hear the comments to view this from another persons perception. All the best! Day 11of not smoking!
