fabulous_girl Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 it didnt work for me. it did for a few weeks but i made the mistake of getting cocky and ended up back on the fags cos i though "one wont hurt". i tried again but it didntwork second time. about 2 years later i'm quitting again on patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 it didnt work for me. it did for a few weeks but i made the mistake of getting cocky and ended up back on the fags cos i though "one wont hurt". i tried again but it didntwork second time. about 2 years later i'm quitting again on patches. Patches always gave me a 'dead-arm'...I'd be walking around, and then I'd suddenly get this cramp down the side of my arm, that would spread to my fingers. According to Allen Carr's method-nicotine supplements only continue to feed the addiction (I think-if I remember correctly). Although it does seem to work for some, I think I'll have to ride the cold-turkey method...any day soon! It seems to me different methods suit different people, so good luck with the patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raeven Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Got the book as recommended by a friend at work. It had done the trick for him, and several members of his family. It worked for me - I've been off the cigs for over 2 years. It also worked for my partner - altho that was 50% the book and 50% me nagging at him to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimily Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Stop now everyone before you have health problems! I was very ill recently and daren't touch a cigarette (although the craving is still there). Given, the problem I had with my health wasn't down to smoking but it's made me open my eyes a bit and I regret all the years I've been smoking. Try and be strong, you can do it with the right attitude. You just need to be ready to give up. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 ........ i made the mistake of getting cocky and ended up back on the fags cos i though "one wont hurt". Same as metaphoria, above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I was successful for a few months following reading his book. Unfortunately I made the stupid decision to have a cigarette, one night, after having a drink. I think the book does work, and I'm going to re-read mine. However, I think the smoking addiction, can rear it's tempting ugly head again, when under the influence of alcohol-so next time I decide to give up, I'll be more aware of this. Fortunately for people trying to give up, the fact that it's not possible to smoke in pubs anymore-is a bonus. Ah that's a shame. I've done this SO many times whem I've stopped before, and that's always been my downfall, staying stopped. This time feels different though, because I know for a fact that I can't have "just one more". Good luck with stopping though... I reckon that, with the knowledge you have from stopping the last time, that you'll make a success of it this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Stop now everyone before you have health problems! I was very ill recently and daren't touch a cigarette (although the craving is still there). Given, the problem I had with my health wasn't down to smoking but it's made me open my eyes a bit and I regret all the years I've been smoking. Try and be strong, you can do it with the right attitude. You just need to be ready to give up. Good luck! Sorry to hear about your health problems.... That's another thing I liked about the book, it teaches you not to be a slave to cravings - to actually be happy about your decision to stop. Don't give up though, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Ah that's a shame. I've done this SO many times whem I've stopped before, and that's always been my downfall, staying stopped. This time feels different though, because I know for a fact that I can't have "just one more". Good luck with stopping though... I reckon that, with the knowledge you have from stopping the last time, that you'll make a success of it this time. Thank you. I think I will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thank you. I think I will too. Very best of luck metaphoria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I think my copy must have had a misprint somewhere It didn't help me. I read it with a positive mind full of great expectations and I agreed with everything written, it made perfect sense. However I have yet to find any kind of psychology that works on me and so have my psychologists, counsellors, CPN's, social workers.....the list goes on. Anyhoo I'm going to give it another go after Christmas and if it doesn't work I'll try the patches. I'm glad it's worked for so many of you though, anyone that has managed to quit is an inspiration in my eyes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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