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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Stoptober: How to deal with a smoking relapse

Quitting smoking is rarely a straightforward path – it’s often marked by unexpected ups and downs, and the occasional slip-up. One day you’re celebrating your progress, counting smoke-free days with pride; the next, you might find yourself lighting a cigarette you thought you’d left behind for good.

Relapses can stir up feelings of guilt and frustration, but what truly matters is how you respond to these moments – not that they happened in the first place.

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