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dhart
20 yrs ago
Never smoked before but after coming to China what started as a few to past the time has become 15-20 a day!
Desperate to quit and was wondering if anyone has any advice. I've found a spray to be used everytime a craving hits but it's not really working. Anyone with a successful method they can pass on to me!?!? I dont want to turn into one of the hacking old men we see here!!!
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ShazP
20 yrs ago
After smoking for 15 years, I quit only after seeing my pregnancy tesy positive! :) That was 3 years ago. Nothing else ever made me want to stop! Now, I will not start again as I know it is not healthy to be a smoker around my daughter.
Dhart...I know you are male, so my 2 pence wont help. One day, when men can have babies...give it a shot! LOL :)All the best in the mean time. The most important thing is that you have to WANT to stop desperately. If your mind is made up, then you have to follow your head. If you have doubts in the very beginning then it wont work....It is very hard but not impossible. Life is full of choices really.
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Hi dhart,
I have been a smoker for - let's say over 10 years! Have tried several attempts to stop smoking, but have always failed. Was recommend this book by a good friend. I have manged to stop smoking for 3 weeks now and it has been easy - though i have to admit the book is thick and it did take me alost a year to finish the book. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose. Allen carr - the only way to stop smoking permanently. Good luck, you can do it!
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ShazP
20 yrs ago
Mine was purely a physical addiction!
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Congratulations on gaining your freedom and getting your life back!
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I quit smoking for about 5 weeks now and I had been stuffing my mouth with food. I guess it's normal to gain weight. Has anyone feel stiffness in the neck area when taken up smoking??? I am quitting because it is affecting my sleep...
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Bayliner> It's not real hunger you are experiencing, it's an 'emptiness'. When you think you feel hungry, drink water. I did this and gained no weight, my friend (who I did Allen Carr with) also did this and she gained 1-2kg. Only drawback is lots of trips to the loo.
Sleep disturbances are common and will cease. I had dreams about relapsing and was told this even happens with heroin addicts! Yep! The effect of nicotine on the brain mimics that of heroin. Your brain has been used to existing with nicotine so it will take a little time to 'retrain' it. Stick with it!
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There is also a technique called EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique which uses the acupuncture energy meridians but does NOT use needles. It is free to learn and will stop the craving almost immediately. Any addiction will likely be caused by underlying issues, so it is not a permanent solution unless you address those issues.
Unfortunately I am based in Beijing so I cannot help anyone who lives elsewhere, but there is a free manual which explains all about it at www dot emofree dot com - Hope that helps someone.
Anyone who lives in Beijing and wants to get in touch with me my web site is www dot perriams dot com email at the bottom of the page.
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