Slipped? Let’s get back on track
A slip is not failure – it’s part of the process. Each setback is a chance to learn, adjust and try again with more insight and support.
What counts as a setback?
- Slip: A puff, dip or single use after quitting.
- Relapse: Returning to regular use.
Neither setback means failure. Most people try multiple times before quitting for good.
Getting back on track
After a slip or relapse, pause with kindness. You’ve done hard things already and you can do this, too. Try this:
- Stop using tobacco right away.
- Toss remaining cigarettes, vapes or chew.
- Use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) if it’s part of your quit plan.
- Reach out to a Quitpath coach.
- Reflect on what triggered it without judgement.
- Reconnect with your support system.
- Tweak your space or routines to reduce triggers.
- Notice what’s working, keep it up.
Long-term strengthening
- Update your quit plan using what you’ve learned along the way.
- Rely on your support system whenever you need it.
- Test new strategies to handle cravings and triggers.
- Keep adding healthy routines to your day.
- Celebrate your resilience: every comeback matters.
Final reminder: Quitting is not 1 big moment. It’s a series of steps, choices and days. If you’ve done it before, you can do it again. You’re learning, you’re healing and you’re not alone.