Sarah reached out to Smokefree Sheffield after being diagnosed with mild COPD. She'd seen her mum's health deteriorate over the years and felt for her own health she didn't want to smoke anymore. She was also approaching retirement and no longer wanted to spend money on cigarettes. She'd tried to quit before though so had her doubts that this time she would be successful.
After her appointment with he smokefree advisor Sharon, Sarah decided to try Varenicline to help her beat cravings and ultimately quit tobacco and she found this medication really effective. She completed the course and no longer craves tobacco. In fact she told us that when she finds herself near a smoker she really dislikes the smell!
She's not noticed huge health improvements yet and she's found she now prefers tea over coffee as her sense of taste has changed. Sarah told us she found her face-to-face appointments with her advisor were really helpful and her advisor Sharon is thrilled that Sarah is now 12 weeks smoke free.
Well done Sarah and congratulations on your quit! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
