Ruta had been wanting to quit for a while. When she realised she couldn't catch her breath when running she decided to book into the Soar clinic with Smokefree Sheffield and now she's 3 months smoke-free! Here's what she told us at her last appointment...
Hi Ruta and congratulations on being 3 months smoke-free. What was your reason for wanting to stop smoking?
I had been wanting to stop for a while and when I was working out and running up hill, I realised I couldn't catch my breath.
Have you stopped smoking previously?
Yes, but I always started smoking again. I never stayed quit.
Before your first appointment, did you believe you would be successful?
I actually didn’t think it would be so easy. I was going to try hypnotherapy as well but I didn’t need it.
Did you use stop smoking medication or NRT to help you quit?
I used an inhalator - but stopped using it unless I was stressed and then would just have a little puff on it. It was more of holding something in my hand.
Has your health improved since your quit ?
Definitely!
Other than health, have you achieved anything since quitting that you couldn’t do whilst smoking?
I've saved the money every week.
What have you found helpful whilst accessing Sheffield Smokefree service?
It was great to be offered such a wide range of products (NRT or medication) and it was good to have the help and support from Sharon, my Stop Smoking advisor at the Soar clinic.
Huge congratulations on your quit, Ruta! Keep it up!
