Molly- maybe this will be of use to you- I started smoking when I was 13 years old and have smoked on and off for 35 years -about a pack a day. I did a Master Cleanse in January which I started while still smoking. On day 5 my sense of smell got so strong that I could not stand the smell of the smoke anymore- I quit cold turkey that day-washed everything in the house- and have not had another urge to smoke-I had in the past tried everything from drugs to hypnosis to quit and they never were sucessful for more then a few days, Its now 6 months and I truly have no desire.

Have you ever tried to quit? I'm a smoker, too(ex, although I'll always refer to myself as a smoker, because I love it, too, for the reasons you mention).

I quit at least 10 times before it stuck. I quit for a couple of YEARS and started again- it's that powerful.

I have no idea what the best method for quitting is, when I finally really quit(5-6 years ago..?) it was cold turkey, but prior to quitting I had weaned myself down to 3-4 cigs per day. So the actual quitting was not that difficult. No huge anxiety issues...

So my best advice is don't give up, ever. Failure is not permanent.

This might make you want to quit even more...when I quit, for about 2 mos, I had a new zit every day. pustules. I dunno whether it was impurities from the tobacco smoke in my skin or, as we CZ-ers know, liver problems, but it was gross.

Ooh! I was reading on Mr. T's forum that nicotine is an anti-inflammatory...so, when I quit all the suppressed inflammation came to a head? Anyway, that was blessedly temporary. If it had persisted I would have started smoking again. Vain I am:)

Good for you Molly! Just deciding you want to quit is the hardest first step.

Everyone finds a different way to quit, and no one way works for everyone.

My suggestion is find someone to help. There are tobacco cessation counselors that have a lot of ways to help, and can lead you to one that fits you. Most of these people work for places that do not charge for the service. Dental schools are a common location.

I know we don't always agree on everything, but if you want, I can also help talk you through a few things.

Either way, good luck!

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First of all, thanks Molly for all you have done on these forums to help other people.

Quitting smoking will be one of your hardest accomplishments but well worth it! There is NO ONE WAY to quit. Each person has to find their own path. The most important thing to remember is to not give up. It’s worth it.

There are many resources available to help with quitting. Many US states have their own quitlines, free access to quit smoking counselors that can help with putting together a plan for quitting. There are many web sites and books out there also. Read with a critical eye, take what you feel will work for you, and leave the rest. You know your body and situation better than anyone else.

People often say that they enjoy smoking, but that’s an illusion. Here’s another way to think about it -- smoking make that vague uncomfortable feeling go away, but what caused that feeling to begin with? It’s withdrawal -- from the previous cigarette! A vicious circle.

Keep reminding yourself of why you don’t want to smoke -- that will help you not to crave a cigarette.

No matter which method you choose to quit, consider reading Alan Carr’s book called The Easyway to Stop Smoking. The ideas will be useful in helping you free yourself from the addiction.

Best wishes, you can absolutely do this!

We had a heart to heart talk the other day, and I felt that lovely warm glow, energy, radiating from him.

...And, immediately, I was...how to say it?...how to say it without referring to a negative?...wholesome.


I felt as though I had already left the habit behind...returned to what I am, originally.


We have already proven that we have an energetic bond, where our auras, or something, assist each other.

When I had a serious toothache, years ago, by chance he encircled my head with his arms, not touching, and immediately the ache reduced, dramatically.


This was long before we began reading about such things, but, when we did, we knew what they were talking about.


Dh is excellent at it, and he says I help him, too.


One day, about a year and a half ago, he had been talking about a return of his vertigo, and feeling generally unwell...he thought he'd make a doctor's appointment the following morning.

That night he went to bed rather early, not quite himself.

At least 12 feet and 2 walls between us, he was asleep and I was watching TV.

I knew how he suffered from vertigo, twice, 35 years apart, and that doctors had no solution for him.

Right out of the blue, I thought to use my hands on him. He had done that for me.

I envisioned him between my palms, and I smiled as I imagined my hands moving, lifting and energizing his aura.

I did this for about ten minutes, wishing him well, then turned my attention back to the TV.

The next morning, dh made a point of telling me what a wonderful sleep he had. Before, or since, I cannot think of another time he told me this.

All talk of doctors was forgotten.


What it was/is, I am not sure, but it most certainly is real.

I only think that we should do it for each other, on purpose, more often.


So, this golden glow from him, the other day, cured me, instantly...but I decided to smoke up what I had left. :(

Silly goose!


My motivation, now, is that I need the money...that, and a few other reasons.


Blame is no good, for me...in fact, it is counter-productive.

I also know that there is anger behind my 'antsyness', but I am unafraid because I've seen emotions vanish, once I recognize them...and they disappear quickly, without pain. ...Then something physical lets go.

Boy, I have a few physical things to lose! I can't wait!


Here's energy, Molly.

And I will send you my husband, for a while, if you really need him.

On second thought, maybe not...


:D

Love,

Fledgling