Barnsley

Joan

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What were your reasons for stopping smoking?
I got taken into hospital with my lungs as I couldn't breathe.

Have you stopped smoking previously?
I had tried a few times and it had never worked and I used to get really bad tempered.

Before your first appointment, did you believe you would be successful?
No I have amazed myself. 

Did you use stop smoking medication to help you quit?
I used patches and an inhalator. 

How helpful did you find this?
They really worked for me.

Apart from medication, what else helped you to quit and stay smokefree?
My family especially my granddaughter.

What do you like the most about being a non-smoker / quit? 
Staying alive and saving a lot of money.

What have you found helpful whilst accessing Yorkshire Smokefree service? 
Texts, the chats really helped.

Could you give us a quote about your experience of becoming smokefree that may help others to take the same step.
“Talking to someone who are in the same boat as you helps. The calls are encouraging. I am truly grateful. I couldn’t have wished for a nicer bunch”