Shaun quit smoking with the support of Smokefree Sheffield. At the end of his 12 week quit we did a quick Q&A and here's what he told us about his smoke-free journey:
Hi Shaun, what was your main reason for wanting to stop smoking?
I wanted to quit for the sake of my health.
Have you stopped smoking previously?
Yes, but always started again.
Before your first appointment, did you believe you would be successful?
I was slightly hopeful but doubtful I could really do it.
Did you use stop smoking medication to help you quit?
Yes
How helpful did you find them?
I think they really helped me to stop smoking and I had no side effects whilst taking them.
Apart from medication, what else helped you to quit and stay smokefree?
My advisor Sharon was a huge help, with her constant support and making things clear to understand. It also helped when I started seeing the improvements in my health - my chest was feeling a lot clearer.
What do you like the most about been a non-smoker / quit?
Saving money, another addiction beat, generally feeling better and helping the condition that I have.
Has your health improved since your quit and if so, in what ways?
Yes! I feel like I have clearer lungs and I've noticed I can walk better without being breathless.
Other than health, have you achieved anything since quitting that you couldn’t do whilst smoking?
I managed to save money
What have you found helpful whilst accessing Sheffield Smokefree service?
Everything – the products, talking with Sharon. Attending face to face consultations is better than phone and really worked for me.
Huge congratulations on your quit, Shaun. Sharon is incredibly proud of you and everything you've achieved - your hard work has paid off!
