Quit smoking stories

Read about Southampton residents who are smokefree

If you’re wondering what it’s like to quit smoking, then hear from some Southampton residents who’ve been on the journey and are now smokefree. 

Susan started smoking when she was nine years old and smoked 20 to 30 cigarettes a day throughout her adult life. Despite several unsuccessful attempts to quit, when Susan was offered support from the Practice Nurse after a chest infection she decided to try again and successfully quit in January this year.

With the help of patches, inhalator, vape and determination I have managed to stop smoking. Since I have stopped smoking, I feel my health has improved, I do not get out of breath or cough anymore and I am financially better off. Susan

Research shows that you’re more likely to succeed if you have specialist support and use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or a vape. All of this is available to Southampton residents and can make a huge difference, as Frank discovered.

I’ve tried many times before to stop but the one-to-one session I found very beneficial, and the advisor was super at helping me stop smoking. I feel motivated to not smoke again….. he was very engaging and made it very easy to help me stop smoking. Frank

Barry had a similar experience.

I would recommend the programme to anyone who smokes, and the information given to me is an eye opener and you would wish you never had started. The advisor has been a tower of strength and thank you for believing in me. Barry

These are just a few of the nearly 700 people who quit smoking in Southampton during the last year. If you’d like to join them go to Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS for tips on quitting and Stopping smoking for local support.