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Slips aren't failure

One vape doesn't undo the days of lower intake behind it. What a slip actually costs, and the most useful thing to do in the ten minutes after one.

One vape doesn't reset you

A single slip doesn't undo the days of lower intake that came before it. Quitting nicotine is rarely a straight line, and one puff is a moment, not a verdict on the whole taper.

Source: CDC — how to quit smoking

What to do in the ten minutes after a slip

Right after a slip, the most useful thing is the plainest: notice what led up to it, then get back to your plan for the next puff. No need to analyse it to death or promise yourself anything dramatic — just the next small step.

Source: CDC — how to quit smoking