I started smoking at 19 and was a chain smoker throughout my 20's. I was a total addict - I hated it. About 10 years ago I read "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr. The next day I stopped. For 4 days I felt as though I had got up too early on a winters morning; I felt cold inside and the light hurt my eyes. But after that, it was done.
Many people in the UK at least have reported good results with that book. I can't really explain it - there are no moments of profound revelation, it just sort of quietly convinces you that smoking doesn't really relieve stress, that you don't need it and you can quit. I just read it in the evening before going to bed and decided that the next day I would quit.
At the same time, I took up running and weight training. I started running straight away even though I could hardly run 50 yards. I think this helped enormously because I was focused completely on what I was gaining in fitness and I didn't feel for one moment that I was "giving something up".
All the same there is something I can't quite explain about it. I tried many times before and really struggled, yet when I finally quit it was easy. Now when I look back its like remembering a previous life.
Thanks. I did try the book a few years ago, but I remember after the first couple of chapters I got bored and gave up. Seemed like there was no actionable advice, but maybe I should give it another shot. I have heard from a few other people that the book helped them quit for good.
Many people in the UK at least have reported good results with that book. I can't really explain it - there are no moments of profound revelation, it just sort of quietly convinces you that smoking doesn't really relieve stress, that you don't need it and you can quit. I just read it in the evening before going to bed and decided that the next day I would quit.
At the same time, I took up running and weight training. I started running straight away even though I could hardly run 50 yards. I think this helped enormously because I was focused completely on what I was gaining in fitness and I didn't feel for one moment that I was "giving something up".
All the same there is something I can't quite explain about it. I tried many times before and really struggled, yet when I finally quit it was easy. Now when I look back its like remembering a previous life.