Are you Thinking About Stopping Smoking?
It is estimated that over two thirds of smokers would like to stop smoking.
The advisors at Stop Smoking Wales know how hard it can be to give up smoking. But when you’re ready to stop you don’t have to go it alone. Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local, NHS support that really works.
Research has shown you are four times more likely to quit with a support programme like Stop Smoking Wales than in any other way.
Help is available in your area. Stop Smoking Wales run weekly sessions in venues across Torfaen borough, including Abersychan, Blaenavon, Cwmbran and Pontypool.
What happens when you contact Stop Smoking Wales?
Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local support for smokers who are ready to stop.
When you call the free phone number (0800 085 2219), you will be put in touch with a trained advisor. You can find out the times of sessions near you and an appointment will be made for you if you wish.
You will then be invited to an assessment session and before stopping smoking, your advisor will help you to understand why you smoke and when. Your advisor will also help you to plan and prepare for your quit date.
The six-week support programme will provide ongoing help and advice. You will receive information about the different kinds of treatment available, such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and the newer stop smoking aids that don’t contain nicotine. These products are available free on prescription.
The support continues through the early stages of becoming a non-smoker. With Stop Smoking Wales you won’t give up on giving up.
Steps to help giving up
Plan ahead
Preparation is vital to any attempt to stop smoking. Work out how you will cope with situations where you would normally have smoked.
Make a date
Set a date for when you will stop smoking. When you have had your last cigarette, try to vary your routine to avoid those situations where you used to smoke. Going for a walk or taking some other form of exercise is particularly helpful.
Treat yourself
The physical craving for nicotine will pass off quite quickly. You could reward yourself, perhaps by using the money you have saved by not smoking.
And if it doesn't work this time?
Don't worry - many former smokers had to try several times before they quit for good. Even if you haven't managed it this time, you've probably learnt some things that will put you in a better position next time.
Don't give up giving up!