QUIT SMOKING SERVICE IN LEWES
WHY SHOULD I QUIT?
We’re sure you’re aware of some of the risks of smoking. Smoking is one of the leading causes of death in the UK, accounting for 78,000 deaths a year. 70% of lung cancers are caused by smoking, but smoking also causes diseases and cancers of other parts of the body which you possibly wouldn’t expect. We know it’s hard to quit, but it most definitely can be achieved with the right support. Find out how Wyborns Pharmacy in Lewes, can support you with our stop smoking service.
There’s no doubt that quitting smoking is difficult. It can be hard to stay motivated and stay on track, and one slip-up can spiral into you smoking again. We want to remind you that it’s not all doom and gloom! Whether it’s cutting down or quitting altogether, we want to help you. Here at Wyborns Pharmacy in Lewes, we want to support you on your journey to being smoke-free. This service is free if you don’t normally pay for your prescriptions. This will mean you do not have to pay for stop smoking products (Nicotine replacement products like gums, patches etc) or any consultation fee for any consultation with our trained advisors.
HOW CAN I STAY MOTIVATED?
Staying motivated on your journey can be challenging. A good way to ensure you stay motivated is to seek support and guidance from those around you – involving family or friends can give you that extra push you need to stay strong.
However, if your family and friends also smoke, this may be difficult. Sometimes smoking can become a social habit. You may have formed routines around smoking without even realising it, and as much as smoking is an addiction, it also becomes a habit through association. Maybe you associate your morning cup of coffee or your break at work with a cigarette. This can make it even more difficult to quit.
Another big motivator is of course the money you currently spend on cigarettes. Though this factor alone probably won’t be the key to quitting, it’s good to remind yourself of what you could be buying with the money you save! Adding up your spend can be a real eye opener.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
Withdrawal symptoms can also make quitting difficult. You may feel irritable and have difficulty concentrating, feel more hungry than normal or struggle to sleep. These symptoms are unpleasant but can be minimised by a cutting-down approach, perhaps supported by nicotine replacement products which can be weaned over time.
HOW OUR STOP SMOKING SERVICE IN LEWES CAN HELP?
Here at Wyborns Pharmacy in Lewes, we want to help you quit and stick to it, so we are offering smoking cessation clinics (stop smoking) with specially trained staff who can help you stay on track. Research has shown that those who use a cessation clinic service are more likely to stick to being smoke-free, and our customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far.
Our weekly 1:1 meetings and bespoke plan tailored to your individual needs can give you the support you need to make this lifestyle change. We will work with you to address your particular triggers and habits and offer ways to minimise them. Those entitled to free prescriptions can benefit from free nicotine replacement products such as lozenges, patches or sprays through our clinic which can otherwise be expensive. If you try a certain form of nicotine replacement which doesn’t quite work for you, we have many options for you to try – we’re all about finding what works for you.
Our professional staff members are always happy to help. We’re here to celebrate your progress. Even cutting back is a great achievement, and we want to help you go the whole mile! To begin your journey today, either call us on 01273 489898 or pop in and speak to a member of the team.