While you're quitting, if you feel yourself slipping up, don't panic! Call for help instead.

Even if you're really well prepared, during your quit journey there's a good chance you'll have a very difficult moment. You'll crave a cigarette and feel yourself getting close to giving in. First, remember that you're strong enough to beat it. There are lots of tools at your disposal to keep you focused and lots of people there to help you too.

Having a panic button could be the key. A panic button is about having a few people - be they friends, family or anyone you're in regular contact with - who is aware of your quit attempt and ready to help keep you on track. You just need to establish a system where this person can offer timely intervention and encouragement when you need it

Enlist some quit buddies

Make some close friends and family aware of your situation. Tell them why you're quitting and what this means to you. Ask them to try to be ready to help when you need them. The more quit buddies you have, the more people you can call on.

Make sure they know the facts

The people around you can sometimes make the difference between slipping up and staying focused, especially if they know the facts and are properly prepared.

Use a code word

You just need a word that's easy to remember and meaningful. Tell all your quit buddies what it is and what they should do when you use it. It could be anything - maybe it's just 'craving' - as long as your quit buddies help you avoid slipping up when they hear it.

Pushing your buttons

A button can be anything - your mobile phone, email account, facebook page or your mouth. It's just the way you ask people for help.

Give them your promise

Show them your commitment letter, recording or video. They'll understand what this means to you and be able to use it to help. If you feel like you want to smoke, they can read or play it back to you, or send to you to stop you giving in.

Call them even if you have slipped up

If you've had a cigarette, you still haven't failed your quit attempt. Call a quit buddy and tell them what happened. Discuss avoiding a similar mistake in future and they may even feel more inspired to help.

Help yourself

There are also some useful tools available online that can provide similar support to that of a quit buddy. As well as games to distract you from your cravings, there's a temptation tracker and some tips to help you overcome some of the more difficult moments, so you're never on your own.

Pressing the panic button and calling on some quit buddies may be something you need at some point. If it keeps you on track, it's worth it.