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Relapsed when I had ear problems because I was so upset I caved and bought packs. At least I have the gum left over from when I tried to quit before. This time the personal best to beat is a month.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I can link a torrent audiobook for that Allen Carr - easy way to stop smoking book if you like. The method is pretty unique in that it targets the false ideological supports of addiction(targeting the lies we tell ourselves about addiction), rather than trying to use willpower. They use that method for all kinds of different addictions too, because it works really well.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

This was something that helped me kind of deprogram myself from the way I thought about nicotine addiction. It helped me change my perspective from "nicotine makes me feel good" to "nicotine makes me feel like shit except when I'm actively smoking," which was crucial for me to really quit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Hi! Can i trouble you for this link please? I dont smoke, but i do have another crutch id like to shed, and this one is proving tougher than the coffin nails.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)
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