By a 30+ year smoker
Step 1 Make the Decision to Stop Smoking
If you do this 1 thing, your transition to a human being that has more control of their mind, smells 1000 times better, feels better and even starts to look better; will be a walk in the park. Everything after this decision will be easily accomplished. I Promise.
Just for entertainment purposes I decided to monitor, analyze and record all the sensations, bodily reactions and thoughts as I transitioned into a Non Smoker.
Before I start with my story, I would like to make a couple of points about smoking and it’s true hold on you.
1st Yes there is a reaction from the body if you quit smoking. This is technically called a “Withdrawal of an Addiction” However, regardless of what the scientist say or promote this reaction is not very strong, as a matter of fact it is extremely weak.
That which is not weak is the power of the subconscious mind and it’s ability to resist change.
You have been going through all the motions of smoking so long, your mind has created an easy program which performs each action without any thought or effort. Completely automatic.
Left on it’s own, our subconscious mind will always revert to these default programs. One tingle in the brain from low nicotine and the program is set into motion.
The hand reaches to the pocket, grasps the pack, does that little flair of a flip you practiced when you thought smoking was cool, insert the cig into the lip (of course hanging just right with plenty of movement control of the cig (yeah, you know what I mean)), reaches for the lighter again bringing that practiced flair to lighting the fire which allows you to inhale the wonderful…
Breath of Toxic Crap
That taste like -
Well taste Terrible
This program of the mind is the reason most find it hard to quit, not the nicotine.
All it Takes is your Decision
If you wish to enrich the nicotine supplement crowd for developing a disgusting tasting gum then be my guest but please realize, its the rest of their system that will possibly help you. I will tell you that, after many tries with them, I finally came up with my own method that worked great.
The nicotine withdrawal is a piece of cake – Yes you heard right, that jittery anxiety that you felt every time you try to quit is not the nicotine or I should say is not just the nicotine.
That is the power of your subconscious mind amplifying the weak nicotine withdrawal.
Your subconscious mind will control every aspect of your life if you let it and It seems to hate changing any of the programs it has created. As far as change is concerned, your subconscious mind is very lazy. Thankfully, if you tell it to change and are firm and persistent in training, it will change without harming you. Unfortunately it took me 30 years to realize this.
This point brings us back to the One Step that will make you a Non Smoker
The Decision to Stop Smoking or more Correct
The Decision to eliminate the current subconscious mind
program which keeps you smelling terrible.
(This is the real reason everyone wants you to quit)
Now on to My Story – I hope you find something that will help you.
January 9th 2008
I actually decided last night to stop smoking. I figured that It would be easier to begin with the added benefit of 8 hours less nicotine. We’ll see if that was a smart decision or not.
The only difference I can tell this time, is that I did not say or even think I was trying – In my effort to become a little more enlightened in my old age, I have learned that you can not fool your subconscious mind. Trying leaves way too much room for failure.
This time I made the decision – This leaves no room for doubt – It is actually amazing the amount of power a firm decision gives you.
So you’ll know, I have been awake this morning for about 1 hr. I have previously been working on not smoking first thing in the morning, so that has not been a big deal yet, although it is about that time.
Sitting here writing has seemed to help in making me forget wanting a smoke. This exercise might come back to haunt me in that I am deliberately trying to think about smoking. I am deliberately sitting here trying to describe any feeling in my body because I am no longer putting cigarette smoke into it.
The hardest thing I am going through is trying to figure out how to describe the feelings, yes I am starting to feel something.
Ok It feels like my brain is getting lighter with a slight tingling sensation. I keep getting those little thoughts pop into the head; either it’s time to light up or the more subtle action of automatically bringing the hand up to the pocket for the pack.
Not really unpleasant. I am sitting here just saying no to these thoughts and so far they just say ok and float away – like a puff of smoke .
Here it comes – the sensation of the brain feeling lighter and tingling is constant but there seems to be something making it pulse stronger. It is actually funny – I was sitting here trying not to think, allowing my body to relax and this pulse started to really grow. It started to feel like it was pumping up a thought – erg how to describe.
The thought “I want a smoke” “I want a smoke”– this feeling that Is really not a feeling, there is no pain or discomfort other than an insistent thought. I guess this is building of anxiety –
From previous tries at quitting, I always gave into this thought because I didn’t know to just say no. Upon further thought this is the subconscious mind taking over and saying “it is time to run program and I’m not going to do anything else till we do”.
Run program run program need smoke run program need smoke run program need smoke
Shut up — OK
That was easy. Should of done it sooner – now I know.
Can you tell there is a little battle going on in my head right now. A little tip – If you can quit when you have the ability to be alone and don’t have responsibilities to take care of; it is easier to keep your mind on this reprogramming. I am finding that It is not hard but it is constant.
The subconscious mind is a persistent little devil when it throws it’s tantrums.
This is actually a great insight – Tell your subconscious mind what to do and it obeys ( it might continue to try, but each time it obeys)– Don’t tell it what to do and it tells me what to do.
Very interesting – I always thought me and my mind were all one – together – inseparably – I finally see there is more to me than I realize.
All those times I thought, “Oh that’s just the way I am” or I can’t help it “that’s the way I am”
Those times were a crock – I am who I want to be. I can control every aspect of my life.
Oops that can be a double edge sword – No Excuses
Sorry for the rambling – Hey I’m going through an ordeal here. (-:
Back to the addiction sensations.
Deep thoughts keep the mind off smoking – makes the mind forget I guess – This supports my theory that It is not the nicotine that makes quitting hard.
2hrs
That sensation in the brain is getting stronger and the thoughts of wanting a smoke are more frequent. Deep breaths are helping.
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An Inspiration – Deep breaths create that tingling sensation all over – This is the same sensation I get from a smoke. Which means that smoking is a rip off – That sensation that you always say you get from a smoke – all you gotta do is breathe deep. That calming of the nerves you always claim you get from a smoke – again just the deep breaths.
If that Is not enough the deep breathing gives you many times stronger sensations without the pain in the arse things like shortness of breath.
Conclusion Smoking is a Rip off – I want all my money back
Let’s see that’s 10 years at a pack a day – average price for this decade say $2.90
3650 packs at 2.90 = $10.585 ouch
10 years at 2.40 =$$8760
10 years at 1.75 =$6387.5
That’s $25,732.50 All I can say is DAMN
That Backfired – Now I’m depressed and need a smoke.
Deep Breaths – That’s Pleasant
Release the past
Ok as long as I keep with the deep breaths when the ole subbie mind gets snippy – things are going smoothly. This is not that hard. All those high anxiety episodes I remember, are just not there. It is amazing the power of determination.
The biggest aggravation is that it just keeps popping up. I’m ready for you to learn already but I got patience and determination. The worst are the times I catch myself totally without thought getting ready to go get smokes. I know if there were any here, one would have been lit without my even knowing. Sneaky little devil that subconscious mind.
4hrs
I haven’t written anything in a while because there is nothing new to say. If I come up with any more deep inspiration I’ll come back but otherwise — same ole thing.
This is what they call mental addiction…
Being that I can analyze myself and gauge the exact degree of the symptoms
I say not much addiction to it – Just a stupid Habit I need to alter.
All I need to do to break the habit is to say no every time it tries to exert itself
Not That Hard
Besides with deep breaths…
Oh I didn’t describe the deep breaths did I..
Quick intake of as much air as you can – hold for the count of 3 – repeat 6 times.
Better than a smoke every time – There’s nothing to miss except the smell.
Amazing
As a matter of fact this is a great idea for everyone to do anytime they need a good buzz.
This whole thing is like training a puppy – you just have to keep at it till it learns. — hey that’s an idea, roll up a newspaper and whap myself on the nose if the urge gets too strong.
Yeehaaa
First strong physical reaction – Don’t know what it is but it felt like an energy beam just raced out of my eyes. No pain – Just a split second whooop.
That was almost fun – What’s going to happen next.
Haven’t mentioned yet, been drinking a lot of water. My throat is constantly dry – the water feels like it is washing away the accumulated gunk – leaves similar sensation to deep breathing.
Also been getting the munchies – glad I prepared with fruit and nuts.
If anyone decides to quit – make sure you stock up on healthy munchies. You don’t want to gain weight – And with fresh fruits, veggies and nuts you can eat all you like and only become healthier.
16 hrs
Well when the big energy burst happened I thought I was in for something. What a dud. Only happened the once and that lost it charm quickly. Oh back to just living. Sensations are about the same – still well within ability to handle. I’m going to bed
40 hrs
Day 2 was not much different. Nagging thoughts keep popping up but easily told to scram.
Day 5
Been same ole each day with a slight decrease in frequency.
Day 10
Still constant thoughts but much easier and quicker to delete. I am starting to smell – Uh I mean I am starting to be able to smell things more. And I’ve been told that I am starting to not smell as bad. He he
Day 30
I got this dog trained – Those pesky thoughts are mostly few and far between. There still is a challenge in those times of stress, anxiety and fatigue but mostly things are good.
Back to today Oct 21 2008
Been 10 months — Not really an issue but there are times – easily handled though.
Over all I can tell you that quitting is much easier than anticipated. There are trying times the first few days when you have to use your determination but it is not that hard.
The only step that is totally and completely required to make it this easy is that 1st One
Decide to STOP NOW
If you have times when you don’t think you can control that subconscious mind try this
Find an ashtray with a few butts in it. Sprinkle a little water on it and let it sit for 1 min.
Stick you nose within two inches and inhale. That is why you quit – You are ready to not smell like that all the time. Your clothes, you car, your hair and your breath.
That ought to cure anyone. This also works great for those wanting to make the decision but haven’t gotten the grumbas to do it yet.
I hope this helps.
Tim


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