We’d like to let you into the secret that many people successfully quit smoking with our help every year-and don’t become stressed out angry individuals in the process!
If you are a smoker, stopping smoking will lead almost immediately to a number of significant health benefits, in addition to which you will feel fitter, fresher, enjoy your food more and have lots more energy. That’s not to mention the large amounts of money that you will save too.
If you want to quit smoking, please speak to our reception team for an appointment with a smoking cessation nurse or technician. The first step is an initial screening interview, during which time we will assess the best way for you to quit. There are many different methods and treatment options available and these will be discussed with you. If you are not sure in the meantime, please see below for our top tips on giving up.
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Do you want to stop smoking?Everyone has things they like and dislike about their smoking. The decision to stop smoking depends on the things you don't like being more important than the things you do like. It can be useful to think of it as a balance. Have a look on the scales. What are the good and bad things for you?
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GOOD POINTS
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BAD POINTS
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Add any more that you can think of. Are you ready to stop smoking? If yes, maybe it's the right time to have a go. If no, think about the good and bad things about smoking. This might swing the balance for you.
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You can do it...
People who want to stop smoking usually succeed. 10 million people in Britain have stopped smoking - and stayed stopped - in the last 15 years. Many of them found it much easier than they expected!
Try it out...
If you don't feel ready for an all-out attempt to stop smoking, there are some useful ways to prepare yourself. You could try some of the following ideas now. This will help you when you try to stop smoking.
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Planning will help...When you stop, it helps to plan ahead. Here are some things that have worked for others:
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If it gets tough...
Many people do hit rough patches; there are ways to deal with these. Below are some suggestions that other people have found useful.
If you do have a cigarette after a few days, just put it behind you and keep on trying. Prepare yourself for another attempt; many people have more than one go before they stop for good!
If you are finding it hard, there are a lot of ways to cope. Some of these may be right for you:
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NHS Suffolk Smoking Cessation Website Link:
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