Reasons to stop smoking

There are so many good reasons to stop smoking.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been smoking or how many cigarettes you smoke a day, stop smoking now and you will see the benefits.

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Better health

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. As soon as you quit, your body begins to repair itself, your heart rate slows, and your lungs start to clear out mucus and toxins. Over time, your circulation improves, breathing becomes easier and your risk of serious illness, such as heart disease and stroke fall significantly. 

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Saving money

Stopping smoking can save you money. An average 10 a day smoker will spend over £2,500 a year on cigarettes. When you quit, that money stays in your pocket.

How much money could you save? Click here to find out. 

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Protect your loved ones

Stopping smoking helps protect the people  you care about from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Breathing in smoke can increase the risk of asthma, chest infections and other serious health problems, especially in children and babies. By quitting, you can create a safer home environment and reduced risk of illness. 

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Improved mental health

Stopping smoking can have powerful benefits for your mental health. Although many people feel that smoking helps them cope with stress and anxiety, research shows that quitting is linked with reduced anxiety and stress and improved mood and quality of life.

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Healthier pregnancy

Stopping smoking during pregnancy gives your baby the best possible start, reducing the risk of complications before and after birth. 

Real stories: Stopping smoking with support from Feel Good Suffolk

Quitting Smoking Together – Danielle and Sophie’s story

Danielle Keeble (30) and Sophie Hart (33), both from Ipswich, first met when Sophie moved in next door to Danielle. Three years later, their friendship became the foundation for one of the most significant changes in their lives: giving up smoking. Both Danielle and...

Stop Smoking Group success – Colin’s story

Colin works at Red Gables in Stowmarket, where we recently hosted one of our stop smoking groups which had been advertised as part of our Stoptober campaign. After several previous attempts to quit in the past, Colin felt ready to stop smoking for good this time, and...

A Marathon, not a sprint – Miguel’s story

When Miguel from Stowmarket joined the 12-week adult weight management programme with Feel Good Suffolk, he was ready for change, though he didn’t realise just how transformative the journey would become. A lifelong struggle with weight had gradually intensified over...

How group sessions supported me to stop smoking – Vic’s story

Vic joined the stop smoking group in Stowmarket after experiencing multiple health issues which she knew were being caused or aggravated by smoking cigarettes. “I'm always getting chest infections and sinus issues, so I went to talk to my doctor as I just seem to pick...

Finding support to stop smoking with Feel Good Suffolk at Bury Drop In

Feel Good Suffolk support residents across the county to manage a healthy weight, become more active and stop smoking. Stopping smoking is a phenomenal challenge for any smoker, but for those in the community who are facing hardship, additional addictions and...

Support from Feel Good Suffolk helped me quit smoking for good – Victoria’s story

Victoria from Lowestoft smoked 15 cigarettes per day, on and off for 40 years. She had tried quitting numerous times in the past, using different methods every time, but she had never accessed specialist support. After her husband saw a post on Facebook for a Feel...

I wanted to run around with my grandchildren – Martin’s story

Martin Burroughs, 69 years old from Bury St Edmunds accessed the 12-week weight management programme with Feel Good Suffolk after he was referred for support via his doctor. We spoke to him to find out more about his experience on the course, and how it has helped...

I have not smoked for 36 months and I feel fantastic – Anita’s story

Anita Curzon had been smoking for over 40 years before she finally managed to successfully stop with the support of our Feel Good Suffolk Advisor, Teresa. She has now been smoke-free for more than 36 months and here she tells us what motivated her to stop and how the...

Kerry Buck – I can now dance around my kitchen

Kerry Buck from the Bury St Edmunds area asked her GP to refer her to the Feel Good Suffolk service after deciding enough, was enough. She has now completed the 12-week weight management programme, during which she has successfully lost weight. She is experiencing...

Steven Slater – I wanted to quit for my wife

Steven Slater has accessed support through the Feel Good Suffolk service. We recently caught up with Steven to find out his story... How long had you smoked for? I had smoked for about 60 years! I started when I was about 8 years old…it was just normal, all the films...
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