Smokers
Apr 5th 2008 | 2:19 pm
#166
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Apr 5th 2008 | 4:12 pm
#169
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Apr 5th 2008 | 7:47 pm
#170
Lisa
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 780
From: Nottingham-Sydney(we're here baby)
Re: Smokers
I KNEW there'd be one. 
I am off the booze for March anyway so I'm (temporarily) cured.
So, here's the thing ...
In the interests of thorough research I actually read The Wonder Book from cover to cover today in full cynic mode (I have no other) ... no, didn't buy it and didn't have it given to me ... don't ask ...
(Yup, LisaD_uk, you actually prompted me to read something I didn't want to read, ironic huh?!).
And ... Goddammit if it doesn't make a lot of sense.
Nothing I didn't know already but presented in a way that makes smoking just seem ... well ... stupid and of no value WHATsoever (including psychologically).
Yeh I knew that really but ... anyway, it's very well thought out and covers most (all?) of questions yer average smoker has contemplated at one time or another.
Have I had a blazing flash of light complete with celestial serenade? No.
Am I stopping from this moment forth? No, because a little bit of me has not fully committed to the idea.
Will I buy another pack after the end of this one?
Maybe not.
Sincerely,
Surprised Of Brisbane.
I am off the booze for March anyway so I'm (temporarily) cured.
So, here's the thing ...
In the interests of thorough research I actually read The Wonder Book from cover to cover today in full cynic mode (I have no other) ... no, didn't buy it and didn't have it given to me ... don't ask ...
(Yup, LisaD_uk, you actually prompted me to read something I didn't want to read, ironic huh?!).
And ... Goddammit if it doesn't make a lot of sense.
Nothing I didn't know already but presented in a way that makes smoking just seem ... well ... stupid and of no value WHATsoever (including psychologically).
Yeh I knew that really but ... anyway, it's very well thought out and covers most (all?) of questions yer average smoker has contemplated at one time or another.
Have I had a blazing flash of light complete with celestial serenade? No.
Am I stopping from this moment forth? No, because a little bit of me has not fully committed to the idea.
Will I buy another pack after the end of this one?
Maybe not.
Sincerely,
Surprised Of Brisbane.
LOL Well I don't bloody believe it, you could have knocked me down with a feather when I read this post.
I haven't been on here much of late and I thought I would check in to see how everyone was doing and by the looks of things its going great.
Vim I am so glad that our little spat (mwah mwah) may have led you to have a look at this book, doesn't it just make sense! I would love to send you some Karma but I am unable to so I just wanted to say I'm glad you gave it a chance and now you know why I recommended it
Take care.
Apr 5th 2008 | 11:41 pm
#171
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 620
From: Clarkson W.A
Re: Smokers
Great news Wendy
Yep its almost five weeks for me and doing great.
Amanda
Yep its almost five weeks for me and doing great.
Amanda
Apr 5th 2008 | 11:52 pm
#172
lush
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,004
From: Maine - the "Deep South" of the Northeast
Apr 6th 2008 | 12:21 am
#173
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11,994
From: Happily in Adelaide
Sep 19th 2008 | 11:57 pm
#174
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Re: Smokers
OK, Sarah I have just read Alan Carrs book and have completely changed my mind - I think you should buy her it.
After reading his book I can only say one thing:
I am a non-smoker and will not pick up another cigarette as long as I live.
Anyone who knows me, will not believe that
but my whole perception of smoking and stopping smoking has changed within the 3 hours it's taken me to read that book to the point where I feel physically sick at the thought of having another cigarette.
After reading his book I can only say one thing:
I am a non-smoker and will not pick up another cigarette as long as I live.
Anyone who knows me, will not believe that
but my whole perception of smoking and stopping smoking has changed within the 3 hours it's taken me to read that book to the point where I feel physically sick at the thought of having another cigarette.
Sep 20th 2008 | 1:31 am
#175
Look at moi!!!
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,762
From: Magnolia, TX
Re: Smokers
Great Wendy. I too have been a non smoker since reading this book - 28 months now and can't imagine going back. Just need the drinking one now.....
Jan 12th 2009 | 12:59 pm
#176
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Jan 14th 2009 | 1:42 am
#177
lush
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,004
From: Maine - the "Deep South" of the Northeast
Jan 14th 2009 | 7:38 am
#178
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Jan 15th 2009 | 10:56 am
#179
Look at moi!!!
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,762
From: Magnolia, TX
Re: Smokers
It's bloody amazing that book isn't it? It'll be 3 years in May since I stopped the weed cos of that book and I really never think about it at all, I feel totally free from it - amazing!
Jan 15th 2009 | 7:13 pm
#180
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 28,175
From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Re: Smokers
It is amazing. This time last year I couldn't even imagine giving up and now I wouldn't have another one if you paid me.
It really does give you a sense of freedom - no more of your whole life revolving around that next cigarette fix - it's fantastic!!
