On the 1st Jul 2007 England went 'smoke free'. If you are thinking about giving up smoking, there's plenty of support available to help you along the way.
Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service
There is a free NHS service offering clinics across the county for those who want to quit smoking. To find out more:
Telephone: 0800 389 3998
Email: hertfordshire.stopsmokingservice@nhs.net
Visit: www.hpherts.nhs.uk.
Why Quit? Think about why you want to quit
There are endless reasons and benefits to giving up smoking. But you need to find reasons to quit that are important to you. In addition to all the health benefits, have you thought about...
- How much money you'll save by not buying cigarettes
- The time you'll have for yourself instead of taking cigarette breaks, rushing out to buy a pack, or searching for a light
- Not being short of breath or coughing as much
- Setting a better example for your children
Decide for sure that you readlly do want to quit, and promise yourself that you’ll do it. It’s okay to have mixed feelings - don’t let them stop you. There will be times every day when you don’t feel like quitting, but you'll have to be strong-minded and stick with it!
Writing down all the reasons why you want to quit can be helpful. List ways to fight the urge to smoke, too, and keep your list where you’ll see it often, such as:
- Where you keep your cigarettes
- In your wallet or purse
- In the kitchen
- In your car
This way, whenever you reach for a cigarette you’ll find your list. It will remind you why you want to stop.
These tips have been taken from the ‘Smoke Free’ Website. You can get even more practical advice and tips to help you quit by visiting: http://smokefree.gov/guide.
Useful links to help you to quit
Visit the ‘Smoke Free’ Website to find out more about giving up smoking. Alternatively, you can email: packitin@hotmail.com