How to give up smoking
It may not be easy to quit smoking, but the good news is that there
are now lots of methods of stopping you can try. Once you've taken
those first steps, there are ways to keep motivated and stay stopped.
Quote
"Go and see somebody if you think you’re going to struggle. It’s not as
hard as you think; it’s the fear of giving up that’s worse."- John,
Kelso
And you don’t have to go it alone. There is more help and information on stopping smoking available than ever before.
This section provides links to services and sources of information to help you quit.
Local support services outlines different support services to help you quit smoking and possible treatments that might suit you. You can benefit from the experiences of others who have tried to quit smoking and get advice on giving up from people who have been there.
Top tips gives some suggestions to get you through what can be a tough time. It takes most smokers several attempts to quit completely. The good news is that you should start feeling the benefits as soon as you stop.
Having help is important if you want to quit smoking. Never underestimate the support of friends, family and workmates. Their patience and advice can make a big difference if you are giving up smoking.
If someone you know is trying to quit smoking, try to give them the support that they need.
Supporting someone gives you some ideas about what you can do to encourage someone to quit smoking.