Vivien quit smoking with the support of Sharon, our stop smoking advisor in Sheffield. Here's her story...
"I had to stop smoking for health reasons following on from a lung screening. I had struggled to stop in the past, but I thought the support of the Smokefree Sheffield stop smoking service might help me. In the past I'd only managed to stay quit for about 3 months before relapsing so before my first appointment I did think I would never really be able to quit.
At my appointment with Sharon we decided I should try using stop smoking medication to help me. I found this to be really useful and as it was on prescription it was free of charge. It took pressure off me not having to pay for medication and seeing the savings and the spare money building up by not buying cigarettes was really motivating. Sharon helped me at every session; she was always encouraging and full of praise.
Now I'm 12 weeks without a cigarette I've noticed my breathing is much better. I don't smell like a smoker anymore and I've actually found that I don't like the smell of cigarettes on other people! I'm enjoying treating myself with the money I'm saving and really do recommend the service. The support at the clinic in Stocksbridge was great - Sharon is lovely and really helped support me. Thanks Sharon!"
Well done on your quit Vivien. Sharon is proud of everything you have accomplished so far. Keep up the good work!
