As I have previously stated, quitting smoking is pretty much the hardest, shittiest thing ever. Ever. I’ve spent too much time recently wishing I could go back in time to tell my 15 year-old-self that there is absolutely nothing cool or glamorous about smoking. Nothing. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work like that. I’m at a point right now where I can’t imagine my life continuing to smoke 
and I can’t imagine life without smoking. Cigarettes are truly making my life unmanageable and I can’t do this to myself anymore. I’ve tried to will power through quitting, but there will be a weak moment when I will smoke one. I feel like I just can’t win at this point. Everyone who has ever quit smoking is my personal hero.
After a friend recommended it, I bought this book. The Easy Way to Quit Smoking by Allen Carr. I have heard that this is the book that has helped many of my friend’s friends quit. So, today, I started reading. And it sounds good. Carr encourages me to continue smoking while I am reading the book and guarantees if I follow the directions, I too will find smoking freedom.
I’m depending on you, Carr. Please don’t let me down. (At this point, I’m really excited for what the book says it has to offer)
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March 16, 2010 at 8:42 am
kaitechnolust
Good Luck! My mother quit because Dad didn’t like cats being indoors, so the deal was if she could quit, she could have an indoor cat, but if she ever started again, she had to get rid of it. She’s been cigarette free for around 20 years now.
March 16, 2010 at 8:52 am
Windsor Grace
That’s awesome! So, your mom is now one of my heros. I think my grandfather quit after smoking for 60+ years. I think he’s not smoking but I’m not sure. He’s a sneaky little bugger. I hope I will soon join the ranks. This is the most difficult, not to mention frustrating thing I have ever tried.
March 16, 2010 at 9:08 am
Robin
I can’t wait to hear how this goes; I’ve smoked since I was 17 and I just turned 42. I’ve tried so many things to quit – I managed to quit twice for a year. I’m at the same point you are; can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Best of luck!!!
March 16, 2010 at 9:14 am
Windsor Grace
I will definitely let you know how this goes. I really hope it works!
March 16, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks
I cannot imagine how hard it is to quit smoking after decades of doing so. I commend you for finally wanting to quit. Just remind yourself that quitting is different for everyone. I hope this book will be enough guidance for you to quit. But, don’t be afraid to ask for more help if you need it. Maybe your health insurance covers patches or gum or even group sessions to get you to the finish. I’m cheering you all the way!
March 16, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Windsor Grace
You’re the best!
March 17, 2010 at 12:49 am
steph anne
I’m curious to see if the book helps you quit smoking! My mom is a smoker and has been for years. I really want her to quit smoking and she has tried everything. If the book works for you then I’ll have to get her this too.
Good luck and don’t give up!! By the way, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. :)
March 17, 2010 at 9:49 am
Windsor Grace
I will definitely be updating on the book and letting you all know if it works. I have good feelings about it so far!
March 17, 2010 at 8:05 am
hannahkaty
Good luck! I admire your determination… it is such a huge step. Keep me posted!
Best,
Hannah Katy
March 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Sparkling Red
Best of luck! I’ve seen quite a few people quit successfully. If they can do it, so can you.
March 17, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Windsor Grace
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really need it!
March 17, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Sizzle
Quitting smoking was the hardest and best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Accupuncture helped me. Though I knew that when I turned 30 I was giving it up. Something inside of me just clicked. I thought about wanting to be a mom, about how my dad died of lung cancer, and internally I was able to click with it. It doesn’t happen for everyone and it certainly is not easy to quit. I commend you!
March 18, 2010 at 7:52 am
Windsor Grace
Thanks, girl! I need all of the positive thoughts I can get. When I wasn’t smoking for, like, 2 weeks, it was so much easier to get up in the morning, it was like I just bounced out of bed. And it was so much easier to go to bed. And I felt great. Those three things are really motivating me right now. I am going by the directions of the book and it says to keep smoking for now (but keep reading, don’t quit reading just because I don’t want to quit smoking) so I’ve been reading and smoking. I have a lot of hope and I have gotten so much encouragement from people! I might be emailing you for support once I put them down. :)
March 31, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Shannon
Megan and I used to be smokers, but quit. Her mom has been a smoker for many, many years. Megan bought this book as a gift to her, and read it before giving it to her. She said it was amazing, even as a non-smoker reading it. What do you think so far? Have you finished it yet?
March 31, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Windsor Grace
So far, I love the book. It’s really amazing. I haven’t finished it yet. It’s not what one would call an invigorating read, if you know what I mean. Did it help you?