Did you know? : Smokers who use Stop Smoking Wales are four times more likely to quit
You have managed to stop smoking and are feeling quite confident. Congratulations!What can you do?
- Identify your risky situations before they happen
- Plan how you will cope - think of the things you can do when a difficult situation arises
- Try to remember what you are going to do and practice doing it. This way you'll find you react automatically
Here are some examples of common triggers along with some suggestions of how you might deal with them. You might have some ideas of your own about how to cope with these situations
| Situation | Our Suggestion | |
| What to Remember | What to Do | |
| Getting bad news | Smoking will not change the bad news nor will it cure any problems, it will only add to them | Have a good cry or talk to someone. Make time for yourself |
| After an argument | You can cope with this situation without smoking | Get away from the problem for a few minutes; take five deep breaths,relax,go for a walk |
| Being with smokers | Deep down they wish they could quit too | Try not to have a single puff of a cigarette |
| Having a drink | You can learn to enjoy a drink without smoking | Keep your hands busy; play with your keys |
If you have any of your own suggestions for how to stay a non-smoker, let us know via the our Feedback Form.
- Link to the Feedback Form
Feeling very confident? You may feel tempted you want to test yourself. Never think that you can have just one puff of a single cigarette! it's a big risk. you have come a long way and just one puff on a cigarette can lead you back to regular smoking again by reawakening the nicotine receptors in your body.
With our support you won't give up on giving up. Call our free helpline on 0800 085 2219 to speak to one of our friendly advisors about Stop Smoking Wales group sessions.