Amanda had been a smoker since the age of 16. At 52 her mind was made up - it was time to quit. She contacted Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield and completed our 12 week programme.
Here's Amanda's story:
I started this journey 12 weeks ago, after smoking from the age of 16 to 52.
I was sick out being out of pocket and feeling unfit, but my mind had to be in the right place and with the right support I’ve done it. And it feels amazing!
Thanks to Helen, she talked me through the journey, I was always sent encouraging messages of support to keep going, but when I would talk to Helen I always felt it was personal, not a robotic “you’re doing well, keep it up” which along this journey really does help.
I started the course of tablets as I have tried other methods before but these have really helped. I didn’t have any side effects from them but they also stopped me craving to snack on other stuff.
I was ready in my mind. I’ve now been able to start going out walking and I've started doing the couch to 5k to start getting a little fitter with hopes of losing some weight. I'm also benefitting from not smelling of smoke, having money to treat myself which have done and going on walks with my husband - doing a 6 mile walk without being out of breath was amazing!
So, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you Helen for the support you have given and also to Fazila who has stepped in over the last few weeks.
Amanda
