Hi Danielle! What were your reasons for stopping smoking?
I needed to stop for my health, plus the cost of smoking was just too high.
Have you stopped smoking previously?
No, this was my first quit attempt.
Before your first appointment, did you believe you would be successful?
No, if I'm being honest I didn't think I could quit.
Did you use stop smoking medication to help you quit?
Yes, I opted to switch to use a vape.
Apart from medication, what else helped you to quit and stay smokefree?
I think the vape really helped me. I felt like it was an easy switch and really helped me with cravings.
What do you like the most about been a non-smoker / quit?
I feel better myself and I used to be very thin; my appetite was very low and now since quitting my appetite has increased! I have put weight on - when I was smoking I weighed less than 8 stones and now I am 8 stone 10. I'm also noticing my asthma is more controllable.
What have you found helpful whilst accessing Yorkshire Smokefree service?
There was no pressure from the advisor. The Sheffield stop smoking advisors were very supportive and gave lots of praise which really helped me. Now I have quit smoking I am referring other people to the service.
Congratulations on your quit Danielle. Keep it up and enjoy those new found health benefits and financial savings!
