redrobbo Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Only the other week a well known forumer PMd me to say he had discovered the thread, bought the book and 'stopped just like that!' He also said he had got quite evangelical about it and bought three more copies for friends. It gets you that way Draggle .... and I've not had a relapse either Draggletail! Having been a 5 cigars a day man for in excess of 30 years, it's not surprising that occasionally I think about smoking. I just dismiss this idea from my mind, or follow Allen Carr's technique of congratulating myself for being free of this mug's game at long last. In the first couple of weeks, I found it helpful to re-read certain chapters, which helped re-inforce my decision to stop smoking - but, astonishingly, I actually knew I was an ex-smoker by the time I'd read the last chapter. I haven't calculated the days or months since I last smoked, or the money I've saved by not buying cigars. There simply is no need for that kind of reinforcement. I've stopped smoking. Simple and straightforward. Also, nobikejohn and I called into a favourite pub of ours in Manchester, after we'd been to Chinatown to celebrate my birthday in April. This would be about a month after I'd read Allen Carr's book and stopped smoking. It was just before we departed that I realised I'd never even thought of having a cigar in the pub - something I'd have done automatically in the past. I found this book amazing. Best wishes to all who are following the Allen Carr method of stopping smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pauly Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sounds like a good book to me. I won't be reading it as I've never been a smoker but if I hear of anyone who really wants to give up I'll recommend it. My dad has been smoke-free since Feb 22nd this year when he was hypnotised. He hasn't wanted a smoke since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 My dad has been smoke-free since Feb 22nd this year when he was hypnotised. He hasn't wanted a smoke since. Yes but unfortunatly he can't remember the number seven anymore and he barks like a dog whenever the doorbell rings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pauly Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Yes but unfortunatly he can't remember the number seven anymore and he barks like a dog whenever the doorbell rings! Hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxx Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It's still working for me, unfortunately it was too late for Allen http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-07/31/content_4898863.htm One might say, sod's law He's helped millions to give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxx Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It's on BBC news now http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5229048.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Sad news, Foxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjlacey21 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 My mate just texted me to tell me. It's awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxx Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 yeah, my bf texted me but I thought it was one of those sick jokes and I didn't believe him. I initially couldn't find it anywhere on the t'internet but it seems to be true sadly. Lets hope they caught it early enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 Sadly, Allen Carr has died. Who knows - I may even owe that guy my life...... An anti-smoking guru who has helped millions of smokers kick the habit has died from lung cancer. Allen Carr, 72, quit his 100-a-day habit 23 years ago, before going on to become a millionaire by advising people on how to stop smoking. His books, about the Easyway method, have become international bestsellers and he ran clinics all over the world...... Full BBC news story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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