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A patient shares her experience with our own Dr. Bryson Greenwood and Carol Ripley-Moffitt. A meaningful member and former resident of our practice, Dr. Greenwood currently sees patients at a free clinic in Athens, GA, with plans to set up a private practice for low income and uninsured people in Comer, GA. Ms. Ripley-Moffitt directs the UNC Nicotine Dependence Program.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve been a patient at UNC Family Medicine since I moved to Chapel Hill in early 2010. In spring of 2014, I began having very bothersome episodes of anxiety and panic. The symptoms of light-headedness, faintness, and general discomfort affected the quality of my life tremendously. I was afraid to drive for fear of fainting, nervous to shop for fear of collapsing, and even cancelled a long-planned vacation because I didn\u2019t feel capable.<\/p>\n

My first visit to Dr. Greenwood about these anxiety issues was in itself comforting. He listened carefully, exhibited such sympathy, and guaranteed me that we would find the answer together. When I came back two weeks later with the symptoms still present, it was clear he had researched my case and he suggested a medication. It immediately helped me, but we continued to work together over the next year to find the best balance to alleviate my symptoms and the medication side-effects.<\/p>\n

With Dr. Greenwood\u2019s lead, we approached solving my problem as a team. He said he was my partner and we would get through it together. I relied on Dr. Greenwood \u2013 I felt like he was in my corner.<\/p>\n

Each time I had an appointment with Dr. Greenwood he would ask about my life-long heavy smoking habit. He never nagged me \u2013 but he never ignored it either. I remember him saying that everything looked good for me but as I moved on to the next chapter of my life smoking would be a real hindrance. I didn\u2019t act on that advice immediately, but I never forgot it.<\/p>\n

In mid-2014 he asked if I\u2019d talk to Carol Ripley-Moffitt at the Smoking Cessation program. Because I liked and respected him, I agreed to speak with her on the phone. However, I was not ready to quit at the time. Though I never expected to use it, I held onto her phone number.<\/p>\n

In mid-February 2015, I was scheduled to have fairly invasive gum surgery. Two days before the procedure, I called Carol in a panic. Surely I couldn\u2019t smoke after this oral surgery \u2013 but I didn\u2019t want to quit and was not ready to quit.<\/p>\n

Carol was the perfect person for me that day. She calmly explained my options and suggested I try a nicotine replacement strategy. She didn\u2019t ask for a promise or a commitment from me \u2013 just the opportunity to help. I have been smoke-free since February 27, 2015.<\/p>\n

In late June 2015, I had my last doctor\u2019s appointment with Dr. Bryson Greenwood at UNC Family Medicine. I brought a carefully-chosen card with me. It read, \u201cThank you \u2013 you made a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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