A new edition of the revolutionary bestseller, with four million copies in print. Allen Carr?s innovative Easyway method?which he discovered after his own 100-cigarette-a-day habit nearly drove him to despair?has helped millions kick smoking without feeling anxious and deprived. That?s because he helps smokers discover the psychological reasons behind their dependency, explains in detail how to handle the withdrawal symptoms, shows them how to avoid situations when temptation might become too strong, and enables them to stay smoke-free. Carr discusses such issues as nicotine addiction; the social ?brainwashing? that encourages smoking; the false belief that a cigarette relieves stress; the role boredom plays in sabotaging efforts to stop; and the main reasons for failure. With this proven program, smokers will be throwing away their packs for good.
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Great book, but don't think it will do all the work for you.
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I bought this book for my boyfriend, who I have been nagging to quit for quite a while. I read it myself before giving it to him, just to make sure it wasn't stupid. I myself wasn't a "real" smoker...though Allen Carr would disagree with that statement...but I did occasionally bum a cigarette from a friend, especially if I was stressed or drinking. After reading the book, I thought it was just ok, I didn't think it really had any effect on me. But I was wrong. I bummed one from a friend a couple days later and couldn't even finish it-it made me feel nauseous. Since then, I haven't had any cravings at all and haven't bummed any more cigarettes. Just seeing or smelling someone smoking makes me feel disgusted.
My boyfriend, however, was a "real" smoker, pack a day, and was actually addicted. He did read the book, and he did quit...sort of. But he still cheats on occasion, though he has not gone back to regular smoking since he finished the book over a month ago.
The book works by making you really want to quit...it appeals to your common sense and makes you realize how dumb of a habit it really is. However, it is not magic. The fact is that nicotine causes a chemical addiction, and even if you do not "want" to smoke, your brain still thinks, on a chemical level, that it needs the nicotine. My boyfriend has no real desire to smoke anymore...but he still gets cravings, and he still has the irritability and mood swings that come with coming off of any chemical addiction. These symptoms are still hard to deal with, and in spite of what Allen Carr says, it does require alot of will power for the first few weeks...those first few weeks are prolonged if you cheat, though...
Anyways, what I'm getting at is that this book was really helpful for both of us, and it really makes you see smoking in a clear light for how stupid and ridiculous it truly is.
So yes, read the book. It's worth it. It'll inspire you. But don't expect it to work like magic, do all the work for you, and actually make it ridiculously easy to quit. You still have to be strong and have willpower for awhile to beat the physical addiction.
Quitting smoking is probably the best decision you will ever make, for both you and your loved ones. It will improve both your lifespan and your quality of life tremendously. Don't give up; it's definitely worth it, and the book can help alot. Good luck everyone!
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