{"id":2451,"date":"2014-09-16T10:49:14","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T10:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2024-08-22T10:23:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T10:23:25","slug":"i-want-to-stop-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=2451","title":{"rendered":"I want to stop smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charles has stopped smoking.
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Charles – scene by scene.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 1 – Charles smoking with a thought bubble, looking miserable.<\/em>
\nI started smoking when I was a teenager and I had been smoking 60 cigarettes a day for the past twenty years. After my stroke I decided I wanted to quit smoking so I just stopped and tried to go cold turkey.
\nKey point – Cold turkey works for some people, but you are more likely to be successful if you have help \u2013 a nicotine replacement, for example..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 2 – Charles (looking grumpy) being offered cigarettes from his wife who’s smoking (sitting in armchairs)<\/em>
\nI didn’t realise how hard it would be, especially as my wife is a smoker.
\nKey point – Most people need help to stop smoking, so don’t give up at the first hurdle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 3 – Charles goes to pharmacist to pick up his medicines and sees the poster (Charles pointing to stop smoking poster)<\/em>
\nI saw a “stop smoking” poster in the chemist and so I spoke to the girl behind the counter and she got the chemist over to talk to me. We sat down and had a chat about why I smoked and why I wanted to stop, we discussed setting a quit date and a time to come back.
\nKey point – Most chemists in Scotland provide stop smoking services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 4 – Close up of patch on arm<\/em>
\n“The chemist suggested a few things to try and I decided to use the smoking patches ”
\nKey point – Nicotine Replacement Therapy – NRT works better than willpower alone. NRT is also available as gum, dissolving tablets and nasal sprays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 5 – Charles in a smoking group, 3 people sitting down, poster in background<\/em>
\n“I also joined a stop smoking group, I got some great tips and support from other members of the group”
\nKey point – Support groups and NRT together are the most effective for most people. Not all areas will have a stop smoking group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 6 – Charles at a christmas party, in a squint party hat, smoking and looking annoyed<\/em>
\n“I smoked half a cigarette at the christmas party, but I didn’t even enjoy it. I felt annoyed with myself.”
\nKey point – You may slip up, but don’t be hard on yourself. Plan ahead to avoid being tempted to smoke.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 7 – Charles on Phone to smokeline<\/em>
\n“After the party I felt a bit down about it so I phoned Quit Your Way Scotland<\/a> for advice”
\nKey point – Smokeline is available if you feel you need extra support. Call Quit Your Way Scotland on 0800 84 84 84 to speak to an advisor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scene 8 – Charles looking healthier, with a jar of coins saved from smoking (Giving up smoking) possibly going to travel agent<\/em>
\n“I’ve now managed to stop smoking for 6 months, it wasn’t easy but I feel so much better. I saved a lot of money by stopping smoking, enough to book a nice holiday”.
\nKey point – Stopping smoking can save you money as well improving your health.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The day you stop smoking your body starts to heal. It\u2019s never too late to get benefit from stopping smoking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Something to think about<\/h3>\n

Think about how you react to things you find stressful. Do you do something to calm yourself down or make yourself feel better such as having a cigarette? It might help to explore the Stress relief<\/a> topic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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