Slippery Places to Watch out For
Steer clear of these high-risk situations until you know for sure you can handle them.
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Bars and alcohol
One of the MAJOR reasons for relapse, alcohol makes it much easier to lose your resolve. Don’t risk it for at least a month. |
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Smoking areas
The sidewalk outside work, the patio at a party, anywhere people gather to smoke |
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Friends who smoke
You can still be friends. Just let them know you need their support to quit smoking right now. |
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Places you used to smoke
Obviously, you can’t avoid your car or your house, but if you used to smoke by the back door at work or at the diner down the street, take a break from those places for a while. |
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H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
You’re most likely to slip when you’re hungry, angry, lonely or tired, so take care of yourself. Think ahead so you don’t get into a tough spot. |
If you find yourself in a tempting situation, do something about it immediately:
- Get up.
- Leave the room.
- Take a walk.
- Go home.
- Do whatever it takes to beat it. But get out of there.
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