*Summary* 1. *Fear of* withdrawal , discomfort is the main reason for not quiting .you only fail if you don't try. 2. *Only If you really want it* . 3. *Their is nothing to loose* But everything to gain- freedom From guilt, misery,bad health,etc. 4. *Craving is due to Last cigarette* 5. *Anyone can quit smoking* 🚬😷 ❤️👍

I was afraid of failing. Failing myself and my family. I read Allen Carr's Easy Way to stop smoking and have been smoke free 12 days! What a wonderful man! 💖

My first day today. I almost gave in and started walking too the shop, a huge battle was going on in my head! I looked through the door of the shop, and somehow didn't walk in. I walked home and am sat here now. I am glad I didn't crack.

22/08/2019 - it's now an estimated 8882 days since I quit smoking 177,000+ cigarettes not smoked

Just smoked my last cigarette. I will never smoke again wish me good luck.

I sat and listened to the audio version for 5 hours straight and quit smoking.

My favourite tip is the vicious cycle that the last cigarette caused and the relief the next one alleviates. Never thought of it like this. I relate to all the steps. 44 years old and I still hide smoking from my family! The rigmarole of cleaning myself up, making sure my house doesn't smell, even carrying a small bottle of comfort in my bag, leave in hair conditioner and mints, just because I had a cigg on the way to my folks (as an example) is embarrassing to say the least. I can relate to each an every point you made. I'm so scared to give up. I love smoking on holiday. I love the anxiety relief, I love the way it soothes me. I HATE THE WAY THEY CONTROL ME AND MAKE ME BELIEVE SUCH REDICULOUS LIES ABOUT THEIR POWER. I HATE THAT THEY MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A LOSER FOR GOING THROUGH A CLEAN UP ROUTINE. I HATE THAT I FEEL I NEED THEM. It very much is part and parcel with psychological issues in my humble opinion. Much like an abusive partner, you stay because YOU THINK you can't do any better without them, that you need them and who you without this identity? What's going to help you? What's going to be your crutch when you're going through a bad time. I wanted to give up once, this was when I left an abusive relationship and the cessation group who I went to told me not to, because going through two emotionally traumatic things could knock me over the edge. I've used this as my excuse not to give up, even when things became better, but here I am again 7 years later, in a bad place in my life and still smoking these addition sticks. I am going to give up! I now know they are just as abusive and controlling and why should I let them control me!! Big words from someone who only had a cigarette an hour ago but you know what, if I keep saying tomorrow... Well, we all know tomorrow never comes, because when it does its now today! So today I am going to start my journey. I'm scared as f**k but here goes, saving money, saving my life, and removing the abusive addition from my life... 🤔 Put like that it doesn't sound so bad does it?? This will become my mantra! Thank you for this video... I'm sure I'll be watching loads more going forward... I can already feel the anxiety building, which is why I'm frantically typing... and my message became this long... Oops 😣 I wish everyone on here the very very best of luck in beating this demon!! x

I am 52 hours without a cigarette and very determined but fearful of the temptations everywhere. Thank you for this video! You are right, I have nothing to lose by quitting. Just wish I was past the part that I am tempted. Smoked for 10 years after quitting, not smoking for over 20 before. I started again from Trauma and disappointments. Cigarettes were my friends, now they are killing me and I can’t afford them. I need to breath and be free. God bless you and everyone quitting. Prayers appreciated 🙏🏼

We lose absolutely nothing by quitting... Thank you

Every night before I go to bed my throat is sore, I stink and I can barely breathe... Tonight I showered watched your video and I’m laying in bed not smelling like smoke! It feels nice and it’s a rare occurrence... I don’t know if I’m going to quit but at least tonight I didn’t have one city because of you, thanks. What really makes sense to me is not having the first ciggy to want another one, I’ll try not having my first cig of the day and see what happens ha!

I smoked for 50 plus years & today is day 50 of my quit smoking journey! I like the feeling of being guilt-free. I'm still struggling but it's better than feeling guilty all the time!

I haven't quit yet, but I'm reading Alan's book and I'm getting myself prepared for it. I want to quit and I'd love to be smoke-free. I can quit a lot of things, so I'm okay with change, but I want to get as much information as I can to gear up. Thank you!

I fucked up today and smoked after being smoke free for over a fortnight. Well now tomorrow is another day to be smoke free again. Thankyou

After over 42 years of smoking, am now going on 7 weeks as a non-smoker. And I AM claiming myself as a non-smoker. I feel that I deserve to. My breathing is still a bit tight and breath a bit short, however the doctor insists that will get better. I can sleep through the night with no coughing fits waking me up. I have extra time, now. It was a struggle to process that initially. Now, I take those former smoke breaks at work by walking for the EXACT AMOUNT OF TIME that it used to take me to smoke a cigarette. And.... the money that I am no longer spending on cigarettes, per month, is a greater amount than my monthly car payment. Quitting smoking is paying for my car!

I did the 5-hour course in Glasgow during 11th October, 2003. Haven't touched one since I smoked "Your last cigarette", (as promised in final 30 minutes), at approximately 12:30pm that day. It definitely works.

One of the strangest things I have found is that not getting rid of my last pack, my lighters, has been hugely helpful. I was ( notice the past tense) a 2-3 pack a day smoker for over 20 years. It has been helpful to have the same pack of smokes siTting in front of me for a couple of weeks now as I have something to say f-u to every time time I get a craving. If you can be mentally strong enough to give smokes a big middle finger while they stare you in the face, it is almost rewarding on some strange level at least for me.

I made it to 24 hours whithout cigarettes and already my coworkers started to notice since I no longer smell like an ashtray

I’m never EVER going to stop trying. The third day keeps getting to me. I get very emotional and anxious towards the third night. I’m gonna kick that third day to the ground when it comes around next. Today of one of those days. Thanks for your video

Hey Chris! I love the videos! This is my second serious attempt at quitting. I'm at 5 days, and going strong! It feels wonderful, and I appreciate your help along the way! Thank you!!!

"You have to want to stop" is something I've heard before and frightens me. I'm stopping for myself (after 3 collapsed lungs) but still feel I'm missing out. On the positive side I'm at 21 days today. I'm so glad my chronic chest pain is gone but suffer a lot of nightmare and tired all day. It's my 5th serious attempt. Thanks for your videos.

Love that explanation on the cigarrette causing the torment I totally get it!! It's an endless cycle. I'm envious of your strength x

Hey mate. 14 days in. Your videos among others have really helped. Enjoying your channel, keep up the good work!

In a sea of negative "what to expect when you quit smoking" videos, going on about migraines, vivid dreams, over eating, anxiety etc etc, this video was so so positive, so thanks for that. It's 4:22am and I'm wide awake, torn between dying to quit and being terrified that I won't be strong enough to. My addiction is exactly like this- controlling me. I'd really appreciate any tips, tricks or positive vibes ✌💖

Torment. That’s what smoking feels like. Started the book today. Tomorrow is July 4th Independence Day. The time has come - I am ready to let go of this maddening addiction. I quit for 12 years and somehow started again. So stupid and embarrassing. I desire my freedom back!!

Day 7 today, it's about my 10th try to quit over the years. Have smoked for 40 years. Am on Chantix and have really had no cravings that didn't go away after a few minutes. I liked your video and now a subscriber of yours. Thank you

Thanks for making this ❤ I've been a non smoker for 3 weeks because of the book, I've even gotten very drunk repeatedly (it's own problem) and still haven't smoked. PREACH BROTHER!

32 days done and feeling pleased with myself

I know this was posted some while ago but I just stumbled across it...as you said looking for stop smoking vids on KZfaq. This has inspired me further as I start this new journey. Thank you!

I quit a week ago and im feeling good today. It has been a little emotional at times but so worth it. I was just like you mabye jumping up to 18 if i was stressed at work or having a really bad day otherwise my normal days it was on average 13-15 already a week later as a non smoker i see that 12 years of smoking really could have been less if i had read this amazing book! Thank you btw for this video nice to listen to in the morning.❤

Day 5 smoke free, cold turkey. Having deep mental debates with myself 😩

Thanks so much for this video. I’ve smoked for years and really want to stop and this has put it into perspective . My quit day is tomorrow so wish me luck !

Thanks so much! You really made my day now. Was going to go on a backup course with Allen carr but listening to you was perfect!

Great video...I read Mr. Carr's book as well. Point number 4 is what really blew my mind. Once I truly understood this, I believed I could quit. I am on day 11 and really, aside from a few moments of big cravings and some irritability earlier, I feel really awesome. Your mind will want to trick you into thinking you can smoke again...those moments last a few seconds so just ignore that monster in your head (as Alan puts it), and carry on. We really can do this. All the best to you all!

Brilliant video I was rushed too hospital on oxygen and diagnosed with viral bronchitis and couldn't breathe, this video was brilliant from such a positive guy, top marks.

Oh my gosh, you're such a nice person. Thank you for this video and the encouragement. I'm planning to quit tomorrow. I'm so scared but you make me feel like there's hope for me. Thank you!

I just came across your channdl and had a look at your videos. So so so good cannot wait to look at them. What an amazing, inspirational journey you have been on and I can relate.

I cracked last night, I'm so angry with myself and hugely disappointed with myself. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much. I can totally relate to you.

Great video - I used the Alan Carr book and finished it today and I have put what I believe my last cigarette out today. I like your 5 points they all make sense - I think for me I’ll keep telling myself that: I need to break the chain I shouldn’t be a slave The black shadows really are embarrassing I want to kill the monster before it kills me I may watch this video a few times in the first couple of weeks but it’s certainly made me realise I’ve made the right decision in the first place

Great video! Thank you for the guidance and inspiration!

Thanks for your words of encouragement! I think I was a little naive in thinking the book would have all the most positive effects. Still find my mind wandering to cravings & feel at times like I'm doing the 'Willpower Method' more than Easy Way. It's still far easier than my first solo attempt though. Allen Carr was a fantastic man!

Thankyou sir, i'll try it one more time .. i really sick of this addiction I regret to be a smoker.. Warm welcome from indonesia. Keep it up your videos help me a lot. Thankyou

Thank you Chris. Your video was reassuring. I hope I can do this.

I am starting tomorrow, it is 2:40 am and I smoked my last cigarette just now .🙏🏼thank you for this wonderful,encouraging video.❤️

I can’t thank you enough for this video. My quit day is tomorrow, everything is in place but the last cog was yet to fall into my mind to strengthen me. You’ve just done that and for that, I’m so grateful. I’ll be watching this video every day for as long as I need to and will come back if I need to. I’ll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks Chris.

Great content, just started my quitting journey today! ❤

I'm on day 2 of easy way, I've cried each day bc I'm free now. Soon these minor pangs will be gone. I feel dizzy and spacey lol but I can enjoy the process bc I'm defeating my enemy . 15+ years of 10-15/day.

Im going to start today! I can do it too! Thank you for making this video!

Thank you I’m listening to both the original and the one for women over and over. Mainly because I’m ADHD and I keep missing things. But KZfaq videos help too and yours is the first I’ve watched. I will be watching more and sharing with my smoker friends.

It was really really helpful... Thanks for the video and your effort

On my 5th day ! I've read it a couple times and I quit, but this time around I listed to the audio book and I've been doing great ! Thanks for the video

On day three now and I'm feeling ok. This was always the worst day for me but this time I've woken up to what a trap it is and I'm determined to Be free of it 👍💪💪🙏💖

Day one GO GO GO! I didn't want to read the Easy Way again, so I came here. Nothing to lose, everything to gain!

Ur videos are really good got some good things to take with me and help me succeed this time with quitting smoking

Im on day 2 of no smoking. Thank you for the encouragement it's what I was looking for.

Really great summary thank you.

I did the easy way last week and felt great! Came the weekend and I caved and bought a pack. I got rid of that and now I'm on the easy way again. I hope for good this time. Thanks for the bullet points!

What really helps me with the psychological aspect is A) workout!! if i‘m at home and wanna smoke i go for a run or do some follow along youtube videos that are fun! when i‘m outside i remember tips like „Say out loud: I AM a non-smoker“ or i actively (in my head though!! not out loud lol) pity the people I see smoking. even at a party. it really helps and it gives me a happy lil feeling to know i‘m not trapped anymore 😁 honestly; just be ready to live a bit differently. youll probably change some routines (instead of smoking like i said i now use the time to workout, or i have time to play games or draw or do diy stuff anything really, youll gain new hobbies) and apart from that maybe you need to evaluate your company. i have one friend who smokes who is also terrible in the sense that she has twice when i tried stopping told me that i shouldnt stop and shouldnt make myself succumb to the pain of stopping. i dont see her for the time being.

Good review. I think in your next review it's worth mentioning that it's better to read the whole book or listen to the whole audio book and most importantly that to carry on smoking until you have finished the book. That will eliminate the fear of starting to read the book itself.

Thank you Chris! I'm on my 4th day and it really helps to hear these words of assurance and encouragement, thank you!

Great advice

thank you for a great video this has helped me sooooo much brilliant x

I’m 3 days off the cigs now and feel good to be honest.smoked for 30 yrs! I beat a gambling addiction and now it’s time to beat the cigs,.as an older parent (I’m 47 and my little lad is 6) I want to carry on doing the active things with him and not be the old wrinkly out of breath fella on the side lines.any urges I get I look at a picture of my lad and the urge doesn’t seem that bad any more .Good luck to anyone trying to stop ,keep focused and keep strong 🤞🏻

Quitting now. Thanks for the help

Got the book last week I’m half way reading I could sense my mindset has changed already: Not rushing to smoke I’m working on my quit day The only step I’m waiting for is to finish the book and start my smoke free life .

Thanks Chris I really enjoyed your video. Congratulations on your own journey of freedom. This is my 3rd serious attempt to be free and I'm hoping the last. The crazy thing is that i know so well the benefits ,the pleasure and the freedom of making this choice to be a non smoker. I know I am a intelligent strong woman so find it hard to admit that I allowed myself to get back to this place again but i am really taking strength from your words about still trying, still in the game so I'm choosing not to feel like a failure because i lit up again but to learn from my mistake and get back on the path that leads to real happiness, real relaxation, a real ability to concentrate and real freedom. Thank you and wishing everyone the best .We can do this

an ex-smoker has an unfair advantage for the rest of life than a non-smoker as the ex-smoker relishes freedom even more as a result of the feeling of being freed is so great it like a catapult effect to celebration from prison yes baby that freedom feel so good

I’m quitting tonight thanks for the video ❤️

Thank you so much Chris today I quit smoking because of your videos🙏

This book works. Halfway through the book, I had to stop reading it, because I still had half a packet of smokes. I could feel the book working. Finished my smokes, read the rest of the book, and quit, for 10 years. Relapsed for the last 4 years. Now I'm ready, to read the book again, and quit for good.

I am day 20 without cigs but am currently not without nicotine unfortunately. I did stop from 3am until I "forgot" I wasn't a smoker and bought a vape at 11pm. It's now 1am. I'm going to do it a different way now. I'm going to keep it but just tuck it away. I think that helps something in my brain with the panic of running out. I won't be out ever, but I just won't need it. I'll think this time, is it worth it, and just know it's not. I finished Allen carrs book a couple days ago. And when I had my nicotine after going nearly 20 hours, I actually didn't even enjoy it. I kind of just reassured myself that it doesn't even help the craving much at all, if it does it just comes back anyways really quick. Your smile was reassuring, it's great to know that by watching the video it's proof to myself I haven't quite given up. So, round 999 starts now, quitting again!!

You make me stronger and I stay in my quit journey thanx...

Thats just great what you pointed key things to people. For example it's hard for me to remember full information about it. But be sure what you didn't missed anything. It's important.

Sir !!! Could you please keep Allen care easy way to stop smoking audio book in you tube .

Thanks . Great stuff

I have 5 cigs left, I will not buy or smoke anymore. My time has come. Thank you for the encouragement and great advice, I wrote it down and stuck it somewhere obvious. Day 1 for me.

Thank you for this x

I am at the beginning of that book and it doesn't recommend NRT. What do you think about them, did you use any if them, are they useful or not? And what about bupropion and varenicline?

I read the book a couple years ago.. but wasn't sure I could do it.. didn't try.. I loved the book.. made perfect sense.. but what stopped me from trying then.. was.. I had lost a son to opiods.. just a few months prior (prob an excuse.. but I was dealing with so much mental pain). Anyway.. I'm reading the book again.. I'm going to do it this time.. but here's what's making me hesitant.. I started smoking at 14-15... I'm 57 now.. so I've smoked for over 40years.. 2 packs a day for the last 20, probably . I don't know how to be an adult without smoking.. do I? I realize I'm smoking.. and do not remember getting it out and lighting it.. I seem to do it automatically.. when driving, when watching TV or reading or whatever.. half the cigs I smoke I don't even remember lighting them.. on some occasions.. I will light a cigarette and realize there's already one lit.. it's crazy.. I guess ceremoniously throwing them out somewhere where I can't go back and get them would be the key.. why is that so frickin scary and hard to do??

Thank you!!

5:34 "i nearly swore. I don't like to swear anymore" Fast forward to his very last video mired in apologies depression etc and swearing like a trooper 😂😂😂

I feel like I'm making myself very ill and I am scared for my health but my addiction takes over. I really do want to stop.. I'm scared what I'm doing to myself but my craving always takes me back and I enjoy it so much when I do it☹ xx

Thank you!

Thanks Chris top man

Day1....thnx for this inspiration Chris..

Hi Chris, I came across your site yesterday and was wondering if you gained your knowledge and experience by following Allen Carr's Easyway? I went to two seminars about 15 years ago and read the books, I am still a smoker and do not wish to be.

Thank you very much

Something that helped me quit from Alain Carr was that every withdrawal effect was actually a step to being non smoker.. Also water and chewing gum for first weeks lolz

I'm an hour into quitting. Have read this book a few times now but stupidly had a cig after 7 days on my last attempt. I quite smoking weed over 7 years ago and quite alcohol 2 years ago so I know I can do it.

Well said!! Nice background

In 2011 I tried for weeks to get into smoking, but I never made it. So, here I am, feeling good and healthy, not stinking like a bum, tasting the magnificent foods and drinks, and smelling my beautiful girls hair. Hats off to all of you who stayed on the path and managed to build an addiction. Respect.

guys making a video about Allen Carrs book who quite obviously hasnt used the method. This book is probably the most important insight into addiction out there. Read the book, follow the instructions and youll find it easy to quit. I know.

I’m just watching this after reading the book to see your take

One week now grateful

I read this book. I am right at seven days no nicotine cold turkey. This book did teach me a few things about my addiction and gave me different ways to look at it. But with that being said the book really discounts the importance of will power in quitting smoking, which is really insulting. I’m running on pretty much sheer will power right now, and I am absolutely miserable. The other thing is the cold turkey thing, that might be the best approach for some but some sort of nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches, etc) might be a better fit for some. This book really takes a one-size-fits-all approach, and it certainly seems to have worked for many people and I am happy for them, but I don’t think I’m one of them. I am seven days smoke free, sure, but at this point I envy the dead.

I'm on day 7. Days 3 and 6 was rough looking forward to my 3rd month. I'm not sure why just am. But for now it's 1 day at a time.

I made it for one month on my last “attempt”. It felt great… Then I started cheating…. Back to square one. Thank you for your encouragement God bless all of you!

Fear,,, that’s the beast isn’t it? I have quit several times, for about 6 months each with the help of patches. But always fell back into it. I know now that just quitting without feeding my body more nicotine, is the way to go. Fear is what has been keeping me from trying again, but I didn’t realize fear was the problem until today. I felt like I didn’t want to “go through “ that again. I appreciate your video, thank you. Fear is a liar. I really won’t be losing anything by quitting.

I was smoking when starting this video but i think i'm gonna see how long I can go without now (hopefully forever). I don't need this shit anymore but it's funny, for some reason i feel quite conflicted writing this

Thanks Chris

I thought I’d been through all the clichés. These perspectives are solid and different. Especially “nothing to lose, everything to gain “