Has the stress of everyday life made cigarettes feel impossible to give up? It's not entirely your fault — cigarettes are designed to keep you on them.
When they were first introduced, smoking was promoted as good for you and allowed almost everywhere, even on planes. Today we understand what it does to our bodies. For long-time smokers, quitting on the spot can feel literally impossible: the chemistry of your brain has shifted to make you feel you can't go without.
It does come down to a choice — but you don't have to do it alone. Here's what happens to your body after you stop:
Becoming a non-smoker can also make a real difference to what you pay for life, trauma and income protection cover. Once you've been smoke-free for 12 months, ask us to review your premiums.