Success Stories

Anna, using Champix

"I smoked for 20 years and tried to quit several times. The Smokers' Clinic made me feel safe to acknowledge what being a smoker was like. Since quitting I feel less out of breath climbing stairs and my hair and skin has improved. People have noticed that I look healthier."

“I also downloaded an app which tells you each day how much money you save. I put the cash in a jar and counted it up every time I had a craving. The first week I was able to buy a dress from my favourite shop which is now called the smoking dress!"

Kay, using an e-cigarette: 

"I was wary to begin with, but it has proved brilliant and effortless. It so closely replicates smoking that it works well as a psychological prop and also delivers the required nicotine hit. Moreover, it is possible to cut down on the strength of the nicotine in the e-liquid, and eventually I can use zero nicotine e-liquid."

"I have not been tempted to ask for a crafty puff when socialising with good friends who still smoke. I feel that e-cigs are going to be very effective in keeping me off cigarettes."

Anon, using Nicotine Replacement Therapy: 

"I have had a chronic fatigue-type disorder, and have been trying to do all I can to improve my health. I didn't smoke a lot, around five per day, but I was finding it hard to stop. So I thought this might help me understand why it had been so hard, as well as give me some support."

"I have stopped smoking using an inhalator and have found it easy. Now I don't even use the NRT much, either. I uncovered a lot of the motivation to smoke in the process, and it has been very enlightening. I have more energy than before, which is very important to me, and feel giving up has made sense all round."