Why And How You Should Quit Smoking This Stoptober: PLUS Win £50 To Spend On Vaping Products*

*This is a collaborative post*

If you've been umming and ahhing about quitting cigarettes this Stoptober then read on. 

Smoking isn't the easiest thing to give up. I know because I've watched family and friends try over the years. It is after all an addiction and like with many addictions, sometimes it takes more than pure willpower alone to call it quits. Luckily these days there's help on hand for anyone who wants to take a step in the right direction. 

What Is Stobtober?

If you've not heard of Stoptober before then I'd be really surprised, but for those that are unaware, Stoptober is a twenty eight day campaign from Public Health England which encourages smokers to quit. It has apparently driven over one million quit attempts to date. 

Why Bother?

There's the obvious benefits such as your own improved health and of course the money you'll save but you'll also be doing something great for your family. Secondhand smoke or passive smoking as it is often known, can be harmful and can lead to major health problems including cancer. 

According to the Cancer Research UK website, thousands of people die every year in the UK from cancers and diseases caused by passive smoking. Children are particularly at risk and have a greater chance of developing respiratory infections, asthma and meningitis. It also increases the risk of cot death.  

Statistics reveal that if you can make it to twenty eight days without smoking then you're five times more likely to quit forever. And as the PHE have recognised E-cigarettes as a feasible way to quit smoking, now is the time to consider making the switch.

E-Cigarettes And Nicotine Replacement Therapy 

E-Cigarettes have featured prominently this Stoptober and they're a great way to help fight off cravings plus they're much healthier for you than traditional cigarettes. They even feature in the latest Stoptober advertisement. There's also other products and medicines available if you prefer such as nicotine patches or gum, and even prescribed tablets. 

Online And Offline Support

If you're looking for your local stop smoking service then you can find it by typing your postcode into the search bar on the NHS Stoptober website. If you don't have internet access then why not speak to your GP and see if he can recommend a local support group or smoking cessation program?

If you're tech savvy then there are also apps you can download to track your progress and give you a little 'virtual' moral support. There is a huge online community out there and you can compare notes and share tips on how to beat cravings.

If you have a look on the Stoptober website you'll even find a Twitter and Facebook group. 

It goes without saying that going something as huge as this alone can be daunting, but when you know that there are thousands of others all trying with the same end goal, it can be really motivating. 

WIN!

The Electric Tobacconist is an online UK vape store (American version here) and they are giving you the chance to win £50 to spend on their STOPtober range. The giveaway is open to both UK and US residents, so if you're thinking of quitting or want to make the switch to vaping, now is the time to grab the bull by the horns. 

To enter, simply leave a comment in the section below or alternatively email jamachin14@gmail.com with the subject 'VapeComp'. The winner will be selected at random. Closing date is midnight on the 31st October.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open to both UK and US residents. By entering this giveaway you confirm that you are of legal vaping age in your country/state. Good luck!

Have you tried to quit smoking before? How did you find it? 

*Facts taken from Electric Tobacconist, NHS Stoptober and Cancer Research UK.  

Although Electric Tobacconist supports Stoptober, they are in no way affiliated with Stoptober or PHE.

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