Allen Carr - Stop Smoking
Discussion
I've smoked for 20 years.
Tried numerous times to give up, unsuccesfully.
Was told about this book.
www.allencarrseasyway.com
Read it, stopped smoking end of last year and will never have another cigarette, ever.
What you waiting for ???
Tried numerous times to give up, unsuccesfully.
Was told about this book.
www.allencarrseasyway.com
Read it, stopped smoking end of last year and will never have another cigarette, ever.
What you waiting for ???
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anonymous said:
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Sort of self hypnosis. Its basically a book where the authour tells you the total truth, including the things you know deep down but would never admit to. its brainwashing more than hypnosis. You read it and are a bit scared that this guy knows these things.
But, it works.
when I first read it I thought "this guy is a terrible author - he keeps repeating himself" but then I realised he is using suggestion and effecting your sub consious mind.
brilliant stuff.
I finished reading it on holiday last year, smoked my last cigarette and threw away my tabs (nearly a whole packet) and my lighter.
Within 4 hours I was going through the bin.
Hey Ho, worked for my girlfriend though.
brilliant stuff.
I finished reading it on holiday last year, smoked my last cigarette and threw away my tabs (nearly a whole packet) and my lighter.
Within 4 hours I was going through the bin.
Hey Ho, worked for my girlfriend though.
b17nns said:
when I first read it I thought "this guy is a terrible author - he keeps repeating himself" but then I realised he is using suggestion and effecting your sub consious mind.
brilliant stuff.
I finished reading it on holiday last year, smoked my last cigarette and threw away my tabs (nearly a whole packet) and my lighter.
Within 4 hours I was going through the bin.
Hey Ho, worked for my girlfriend though.
Doesn't work for everyone. He's got a follow up book to read if the first one didn't work.
b17nns said:
... Within 4 hours I was going through the bin.
... "bin" there done that! Me and the missus were on holiday, there was a group of 3 elderly couples in the hotel. Very pleasant to say Hello to. Anyway, one day we were on the mainland and saw 5 of them. We walked over and said Hi and their reaction was a little strange. We asked if they were OK and they said that one of the men (who happened to remind me of my grandad) had died in the night from an pulminory embolism 
On the ferry back we said how tragic it was and how we'd hate to lose each other and so ceremoniously cast our (nearly full) packet of cigarettes in to the wake of the boat, swearing never to smoke again.
An hour later we were nearly killing each other - so off we went in search of cigarettes....
b17nns said:
Hey Ho, worked for my girlfriend though.
congratulations!Read it on holiday last year - smoked throughout reading it (as it requests) and hardly stopped (apart from when asleep) after I'd finished it! - It is good though, just didn't want to give up.
Been nearly a year now & still smoking like a chimney!
I've been told by a few friends that the Allen Carr Sessions (they have sessions all over the UK) are excellent. Cost is about £280. 1st session about 85% give up for good. If you don't quit (or remain quit) after the first session you can go back two more times, if this still fails - they give you your £280 back (apprently) - bargain if you ask me!
I'll be going just before my 30th (any excuse!) which is 13mths away!
Been nearly a year now & still smoking like a chimney!
I've been told by a few friends that the Allen Carr Sessions (they have sessions all over the UK) are excellent. Cost is about £280. 1st session about 85% give up for good. If you don't quit (or remain quit) after the first session you can go back two more times, if this still fails - they give you your £280 back (apprently) - bargain if you ask me!
I'll be going just before my 30th (any excuse!) which is 13mths away!
minornut said:
Congrats Lazy and keep it up I haven't had a ciggy since 28th November last year.
Cold Turkey, no patches, gum or books to help.
Nice one.
Last ciggy on Jan 15th 2003. For no apparent reason, just decided I didn't want to smoke anymore. Not even thought about it since. (Except that it was like getting a massive pay rise!
) Now, if only i could use this will power for something else......
I gave up after 40 odd years smoking. Went to the docs as my asthma was getting worse and she said that apart from the Asthma I was in quite good shape. Asked for the patches and stopped the next day. OK, its only been 1 month 5 days 9hrs and 31 mins, but I have not smoked 1091 fags and saved £259.35. Go here www.silkquit.org for the application
>> Edited by pug406 on Tuesday 15th February 16:48
>> Edited by pug406 on Tuesday 15th February 16:48
I did the Allen Carr workshop thingie rather than reading the book and quit for around 8 months.
I was more of a "social smoker" though and I've always maintained it's harder for those who simply enjoy a ciggie with a drink to quit than those who fear their health at risk because of a far larger habit.
Making excuses for myself I know, but I don't beat myself up for enjoying a fag or two once a week.
I was more of a "social smoker" though and I've always maintained it's harder for those who simply enjoy a ciggie with a drink to quit than those who fear their health at risk because of a far larger habit.
Making excuses for myself I know, but I don't beat myself up for enjoying a fag or two once a week.
Lazy - good on you mate.
I should really give up, started smoking aged 11, father died years ago from heart disease (aged 47)!!!
Fooling myself I'd be giving my life up, but know deep down I'd create a better one.
Glad you posted this, I'm tempted to go to one of the session for my b'day in march (instead of next year!)
I should really give up, started smoking aged 11, father died years ago from heart disease (aged 47)!!!
Fooling myself I'd be giving my life up, but know deep down I'd create a better one.
Glad you posted this, I'm tempted to go to one of the session for my b'day in march (instead of next year!)
I gave up on the 1st January at midnight. i havent used anything completely cold turkey. I nearly had a lapse 2 weeks ago, the day i moved in to my first house i was stressed so i reached for a mates fag packet lit one up had two drags on it and put it out, it tasted horrible!!!!!
Feel better already, fitter, i can run for longer when im playing football. Ive lost weight which is strange because people told me id put weight on!
Feel better already, fitter, i can run for longer when im playing football. Ive lost weight which is strange because people told me id put weight on!
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