Stoptober Stories

Health chiefs at Public Health England are urging smokers to take part in Stoptober - the annual challenge to get smokers to quit for a month.

Here, one viewer shares her experience with ITV West Country.

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ITV West Country viewer Helen from Cornwall is on day ten of her challenge to go smoke-free for 28 days.

ITV West Country viewer Helen is on Day 7 of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. She says she hasn't felt the need for a cigarette today

ITV West Country viewer Helen is on Day Six of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. She's through a tough few days and is feeling good.

ITV Westcountry viewer Helen is on day five of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. She says yesterday was 'really, really' hard.

ITV West Country viewer Helen is on Day Three of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. She says the cravings have begun.

ITV West Country viewer Helen is on Day Two of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. So, how's she getting on?

An ITV West Country viewer is sharing her experience as she begins 'Stoptober' - an annual quit smoking challenge.

An ITV West Country viewer is sharing her experience as she prepares to take part in 'Stoptober' - an annual quit smoking challenge.

Stoptober Day 10: 'Still smoke free'

ITV West Country viewer Helen from Cornwall is on day ten of her challenge to go smoke-free for 28 days.
Stoptober Day 7: 'Feeling great no need for a cigarette'

ITV West Country viewer Helen is on Day 7 of her 'Stoptober' quit smoking challenge. She says she hasn't felt the need for a cigarette today