Marilyn and Alan have shown that it is possible to quit smoking as a couple. The husband and wife team are now officially ex-smokers with the support of Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield. Here's what they had to say about the service...
Marilyn's Story:
I needed to stop smoking when I found out I had to have a heart operation. My daughter told me about the stop smoking clinic at Airedale Library and booked in straight away – I was very determined to quit for my health and my family and found my mindset made it easy to stop. I also used a vape which helped reduced my cravings. I have not had the operation yet but am feeling a lot better and feel prepared when the time comes. I am also happy that my husband Alan has quit, and I can see the improvement in his health as well.
Alan's Story:
I wanted to stop smoking to support my wife, Marilyn. I have also benefited from quitting, my health has improved; I sleep better, I eat better because I can taste my food. I also don’t cough as much as I used to. I have used a vape which has made it much easier – I was smoking since about 12 years old and was a 20 plus a day smoker. We are both happy as non-smokers now and feeling the benefits!
