"Quitting smoking for good"

Here I am again, I done so well but unfortunately started smoking again. I was disappointed in myself but when I attended the clinic at Clydebank Health Centre my advisor Louise did not judge me but welcomed me back with a big smile and the reassurance that sometimes it takes a few quit attempts to quit for good. We talked through what happened that made me smoke again after being quit for months and came up with a plan on coping with stressful events in other ways.

Louise talked me through a map sheet which I found really helpful writing things down and gave me ideas on  things to change and keep me busy and motivated. I am using patches and wee lozenges which are really great it's when I finish my 12 weeks that I struggle so the sheet has helped me come up with an action plan for staying quit. My reading has gone from 21 down to 1 and that makes me feel good, my cough has gone and my wheezing at night has disappeared. I now have a great appetite and can taste my food better. My 2 sisters are really proud of me. I also have more money in my pocket and as a pensioner that is great. I would encourage anyone to get in touch with the stop smoking people. I feel so much healthier and I can't thank Louise enough.