Reasons for Failure
Lack of information heads this list; if people know what to expect and are reassured that the feelings will not last forever, they stand a much better chance of succeeding. Also if they prepare their bodies for the trauma – and make no mistake, it can take its toll physically- the chances of success are further improved.
Some ‘Stop Smoking’ Books Are Not Worth Reading
Many people are discouraged when they read books which don’t even begin to describe what they are going through, and because some of the more severe effects are not mentioned they begin to think there is something else wrong with them. Don’t read books that pat you on the head and tell you to go for a walk, take a glass of water, or reach for your macrame every time you crave a fag; realize it is going to be difficult and accept it. You will be rewarded. You may never forget the pleasure of a cigarette, but the relief of being a non-smoker will dull that memory. You will feel healthier (eventually), cleaner, smell nicer, and enjoy your food much more – eating will no longer be just the thing you do before having coffee and a cigarette. Life also becomes much more leisurely, nicotine craving does not dictate where you sit when you travel or when you take a break from work; when you stop smoking you are in charge.
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