If you need help to stop smoking, the good news is you don’t have to go it alone. Here you can get practical advice on giving up smoking that works for you and how you live your life.
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.
You don’t have to go it alone. There is more help and information on stopping smoking available than ever before:
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Ways to stop 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:
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Top Tips gives some suggestions to get you through what can be a tough time.
It takes most smokers three or four attempts to quit completely. The good news is that you should start feeling the benefits as soon as you stop.
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"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
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.
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Helping someone stop gives you some ideas about what you can do to encourage someone to quit smoking.