Aby worked with our stop smoking advisors in Sheffield, and after doubting she could ever quit tobacco she's now proud to call herself an EX-SMOKER.
When Aby approached our service in Sheffield we asked her to consider WHY she wanted to quit her 40 year habit and like many other people her reasons were for her own health and the desire to stay healthy for her children and grandchildren. Despite these compelling reasons though she had always struggled to quit. She found that stress was often a trigger in her reaching for a cigarette and she was frustrated that when she tried to quit on her own a stressful life event would happen and she would start smoking again.
Aby worked with our advisor Zrinka and they talked through the various quit medications available. After much consideration Aby opted to try switching from cigarettes to a vape. Speaking honestly about her experience she found the first few weeks to be a real struggle and she relied on Zrinka to keep her focused and on track. She realised that once she gave her quit attempt 100% things became easier and before she knew it she was 12 weeks without a cigarette and proud to call herself an ex-smoker.
Aby now feels healthier, cleaner and rightfully proud of herself. Her children are "chuffed to bits" for her and she's happy to tell us that her breathing has improved and her skin feels much better. She's now enjoying talking more walks and she's finding she isn't feeling the cold as much when she goes outside.
When we asked Aby what she liked about the service offered by Yorkshire Smokefree Sheffield she told us it was the friendly and supportive nature of her advisor and the encouragement and support she had from her peers in group sessions. There was a real feeling of, "we are in this together" and she found that really encouraging. She said, "The role Zrinka played in my success has been AMAZING".
Aby, Zrinka and the entire Sheffield team are so proud of you! Well done on your quit and enjoy all the benefits that come with a life that's free of tobacco.
