How to Stop Smoking: Now, and Forever

by Alder, Harry

• ISBN13: 9781845282233
• ISBN10: 184528223X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-01
• Publisher: How to Books Ltd

Summary

This is a revised and updated 2nd edition. It presents a proven, scientific programme for stopping smoking permanently. It's guaranteed effective intervention through simple techniques. Change the whole way you look at your habit and beat it once and for all. With the right knowledge and know-how anyone can give up smoking for good, with less stress and discomfort than many smokers have already experienced in previous failed attempts. Read the book through before making the final break. REVIEWS: The information in this book gives priceless knowledge to the smoker who genuinely wants to be rid of this terrible habit...it is the missing link in the area of smoking cessation... DR CHRIS HARDY, CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN - RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY AUTHOR BIOG: Author, Psychologist and practising Therapist Dr Karl Morris uses neuro-linguistic programming and self hypnosis to produce systems of change. He has applied the methods set out in this book with consistent success in his thriving private practice. He is based in Warrington, UK. Author Dr Harry Alder is an expert on the mind and human behaviour and has written numerous books and given many seminars on the subject. He lives in Wallasey, the Wirral, UK. Technical contributor Dr Dev Shah, registered pharmacist and consultant homoeopath, has been in prescribing and dispensing smoking cessation products for many years. CONTENTS: 1. Stop smoking technology 2. Habits and addiction 3. Giving up 4. Popular pretexts 5. Understanding yourself 6. Programming your mind 7. Making a permanent break Index.

Author Biography

Author Dr Harry Alder is an expert on the mind and human behaviour and has written numerous books and given many seminars on the subject

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
You Can Do It	p. 1
Stop Smoking Technology	p. 9
Identifying contributory factors	p. 10
Research and remedies	p. 12
Common quitting factors	p. 23
Make it easy on yourself	p. 26
Habits and Addiction	p. 28
Understanding nicotine addiction	p. 28
Getting addicted	p. 32
Handling habits	p. 41
Knowledge and know-how	p. 46
Giving Up	p. 48
Justifying smoking	p. 48
The giving up hurdle	p. 49
Split-brain experiments	p. 56
What happens when you stop smoking	p. 60
Subconscious desires	p. 61
Popular Pretexts	p. 66
The concentration con	p. 66
The relaxation ruse	p. 69
The pleasure paradox	p. 74
The weight worry	p. 79
Understanding Yourself	p. 83
The weakest link	p. 84
Asking why	p. 86
Why did I start in the first place?	p. 89
Why do I continue?	p. 92
Programming Your Mind	p. 96
Using your whole brain	p. 98
Belief and behaviour	p. 105
Changing beliefs	p. 110
Reconciling 'parts'	p. 113
Yes or no	p. 116
Programming behaviour	p. 121
Making a Permanent Break	p. 126
Preparation	p. 127
Motivation	p. 129
The chain of fundamentals	p. 131
Planning for permanent success	p. 134
What if you have a cigarette?	p. 140
Cessation self-script	p. 141
Index	p. 147
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