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The Cycle of Change
- Most smokers will cycle through the stages 3 to 4 times before quitting for life.
- Each attempt offers opportunities to learn new skills and new techniques that will help them in their next attempt.
Relapse:
It is common for people to relapse, by smoking after their quit dates. Often this occurs in the first two weeks after beginning the quit attempt. It is important to remember that relapse is a normal event in the process of making behavioural change.
