Does anyone have any gems from Allen Carr?

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I haven't got a copy yet but I do want to read it. I have done some surfing and one gem that jumps out:

'Smokers go through nicotine withdrawal their entire lives, not just when they quit smoking. The only way to end the withdrawals is to quit'.

We know it don't we, but do we really?

[nsd_user663_59644]

For me it was another aid in my quit no pearls of wisdom , but collectively, patch , book, forum. Made the difference between success and failure.

[nsd_user663_63741]

I think that explaining what the addiction is helped me so much. When I'm struggling I read a couple of chapters always gets me back on track

[nsd_user663_63964 in reply to nsd_user663_63741]

That's a good idea Spanish, thank you

[nsd_user663_59644]

I think that explaining what the addiction is helped me so much. When I'm struggling I read a couple of chapters always gets me back on track

Great way to look at it spanisheyes

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youtu.be/b_ky19vD7qU(Not working as expected?)

That's a link to it on you tube I used to listen while I was ironing or doing something else hopefully it works (the link) if not go you tube and enter Allan Carr there is a few on there xx

[nsd_user663_63964 in reply to nsd_user663_63907]

Thank you so much Shelly, yes, the link works - I didn't think of Youtube, what a great idea

[nsd_user663_63964]

I have now bought the Allen Carr book - I have read over a 1/3 so far but I am reading it very slowly and thinking carefully about the points he makes - which make a lot of sense to me.

Also bought a pocket book of 'mindfulness' and have been practicing some meditation exercises - these work really well for me. I am going to create a 'quiet' place in the garden where I can sit and enjoy just ''being in the moment'.

Went shopping yesterday and sat with smokers and had a coffee - no problem (I still enjoy the smell) but no inclination to smoke. When I go out perhaps always carry something to read? Reading is a good distraction.

I feel more positive about not smoking but not 100% confident yet. I still feel wobbly sometimes. My hubbie is still smoking and that doesn't seem to bother me but it seems very situational (the psych triggers), ie. sitting in the warm sunshine enjoying a cup of tea and a ..........

I am hoping Allen Carr will be able to help me with the 'situational' ..... I really don't want to go through those withdrawal symptoms again! x

[nsd_user663_63964 in reply to nsd_user663_63964]

Hi Karri, I have now finished the book - 2 things stand out to me at the moment.

1. That the feelings of nicotine withdrawal feel like hunger, stress or depression: it does to me too, this is probably why I have been eating a lot (slowing down now :)) This is also a good reason why mindfulness (relaxation) works well for me.

2. Please don't worry about stopping - Allen Carr says that the worst that can happen is that you start again - so back to where you were.... It's the trying that counts

I must say, I stopped before reading the book and that decision to stop for me was so very hard. It was like being all cosy and warm and someone throwing me into freezing cold water - it was a massive leap of courage - you can do it Karri xxx

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I,m loving the fact your being so thoughtful buying Mr A Carr books ect. Very thought inspiring that book helpede hugely .

He just makes sense

[nsd_user663_63964 in reply to nsd_user663_59644]

Thank you Tracey, I have also bought Casey's book too....I saw it in someones siggie. I find the siggies very interesting and useful to see how others have/are doing it... thank you for sharing.

Yes, an pleasant and helpful read A very kind person.

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...In every quit I have run around like a headless chicken trying to keep busy and panicking about never smoking again.

Karri, this is an important point and maybe something you really need to focus on - the very thought of never smoking again can seem such a huge, intimidating proposition that it really can cause a feeling of panic or total hopelessness.

Don't even think about forever, just focus on today. The thought of not smoking today seems doable. You know that, you've done it before. Let tomorrow look after itself - and tomorrow, you can say the same thing; just concentrate on the day and so on. If you can really just focus on that, even for a few days, you'll find it slowly starts to get easier and you'll have built the foundations of something really special - a rock solid quit!

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The thought of not smoking, for me too was such a struggle that my champix sat in the cupboard for a couple of years before I took that final plunge, 8 weeks ago.

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A while ago I bought the updated version of the book and absolutely loved it. Hi, I have heard about this book and tried to find an online version but with no success. Is it available online?