James had a new Granddaughter, so he wanted to quit smoking so he could enjoy spending more time with her. Here's his story...
James had tried to stop smoking previously, but had always returned to the cigarettes. When he approached Yorkshire Smokefree in Barnsley he said this time "felt different" and he was determined to quit for good. He knew the arrival of his new granddaughter was the motivation he needed to stop smoking, and it was now something he really WANTED to do.
Based on previous success, James opted to use Nictoine Patches to help him overcome any cravings. He found that the skin coloured patches irritated his skin, so he switched to clear and had no further problems (always chat with your advisor if you experience any issues like this). James felt that no additional NRT was needed and was confident in his own strength and determination.
After regular face to face meetings with his advisor James is now officially smoke-free (recorded via verified CO readings). His advisor asked him what he likes most about being a non-smoker and he said:
"My breathing is a lot better when I'm out walking my dog and I feel great not depending on nicotine. My mental health has improved and I thought smoking was a stress reliever. It wasn't - I just needed to change the situation. I didn't want to use the vape or any other oral products because I didn't want to substitute one for the other. It's good to not smell of smoke anymore."
James quit tobacco with the support of Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley and he valued the support we offered, especially via the telephone service. On behalf of the team in Barnsley we wish James a happy and healthy future with his family. Enjoy those precious moments with your newborn granddaughter!
