On July 15, 1983, Allen Carr, a smoker with thirty years of experience, launched a new cigarette and announced the discovery of a new method to quit nicotine. A method that allows any smoker to give up a bad habit once and for all - with no effort, gimmicks or substitutions, no withdrawal syndrome, no weight gain, and no concern. The most important thing is not to spend the rest of your life struggling with the desire to smoke in the secret fear that at a party without cigarettes there won't be much fun, and stress. without a cigarette would not be able to cope at all.
At that time, few people could believe in the reality of such a healing spell. After all, everyone knows that quitting smoking requires great willpower, as a rule, accompanied by weight gain and the painful consequences of abstaining from nicotine. In general, quitting smoking is as difficult as climbing Mount Everest. Unfortunately, millions of smokers continue to suffer from this delusion.
Considering thousands of hours of work and millions of dollars of doctors looking for an effective method to quit nicotine, it is understandable for them to believe that a former smoker has no medical training. deal alone with a problem that experts cannot fix. This is more likely to be believed by members of the Alcoholics Anonymous Association. As a former Alcoholics Anonymous, I am well aware that millions of us are not in debt to our doctors, but to our hapless teammates.
Allen Carr is now widely recognized around the world as a leading expert in helping smokers quit their bad habits. His first book, The Easy Way to Quit Smoking, has been a bestseller since 1985, when it was first published by Penguin. This book has been translated into more than 20 languages and became a bestseller in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Based on the Allen Carr method, a worldwide network of clinics was created.
I first heard about Allen Carr from friends who have had treatment at his clinic and are very pleased with the results. I doubt these enthusiasms, because most of them by then had quit smoking just a few days ago. I have no doubt that they have paid a lot of money for the latest "magic" remedy and will try to convince me to fall for the same bait. Now I don't believe it myself, but then I want them back to their old habits. I was annoyed that they didn't mind when I smoked in their presence, and gradually I realized that they were really enjoying their new life. Instead of understanding that they had lost the joy of smoking, I began to envy them.
For many years, I felt like a smoker because I continued to smoke. As a wobbly member of the "fraternity", I am fully aware that alcohol is ruining my life. My reasoning is that I consider alcohol an essential social support. Now, because of my alcoholism, I feel like a madman again. So I ended up at the Allen Carr Clinic. Fully convinced that it wouldn't do me any good, I said a word about my intentions not even to my wife, let alone my friends. When I left the clinic four hours later, I was eager to tell the world about it.
Carr claims that his method is equally effective for all types of addiction. I am happy to be able to testify that this method not only helped me get rid of smoking, but it also helped me wake up from the nightmare that has dominated my life - alcoholism. I was once convinced that alcoholism was incurable. Carr proved me wrong. My only regret today is that I didn't know anything about Allen Carr before. Don't worry if you're skeptical at first. This is exactly what Allen expects of you. I won't talk about how his method works and what its effect is. I can only say one thing: when you finish this book, it will be a mystery to you, since you didn't understand such obvious things before. Enjoy your book!
Emanuel Johnson
An easy way to quit drinking
Over twenty years ago, I was able to demonstrate that any smoker can easily quit. After discovering this method, I really expect that in a few years smoking will be a thing of the past. Indeed, since then, by my most conservative estimate, more than five million people have broken out of the habit. For most of them, quitting nicotine is simple and fun. However, there are millions of other people in the world who have not heard of Allen Carr or his methods. I see the reason for this only the fact that it takes a certain time to give up the generally accepted dogma. After all, everyone knows how difficult it is to quit.
For most of our history, we believed that the Earth was flat and the center of the universe. Everyone knows that overcoming alcoholism takes a lot of willpower, including many unsuccessful attempts to quit. It is also believed that controlling their drinking habits is hardest for those who need it most.
If I find it difficult to convince people that there is an easy and pleasant way to quit smoking, how much work will it take to convince you that anyone can easily, permanently, and immediately deal with it? Immediate alcohol problem yourself? If you suspect that you are an alcoholic, or have considered yourself an alcoholic, Alcoholholics Anonymous (AA), known for its authority on alcoholism, is unlikely to benefit me with the statement. Its classification:
"Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease for which there is no known cure. "
Unfortunately, this idea is well supported by many prominent medical experts, the media, and society at large. The belief that alcoholism is incurable is so deeply ingrained that I wouldn't be offended if you threw this book in the bin without even opening it. But please don't do this. Many doctors do not share the views of A. A. and other similar organizations, but they are afraid to speak out on national television with their objections.
One of the most dire consequences of alcoholism is that the victim is penniless. Wealthy people with uncontrolled drinking can go to rehab, but for the vast majority of alcoholics, AA is the only way to get effective help. So why do I question the core of A. A. 's strategy: the idea that alcoholism is a disease with no cure?
Because it's based on delusion!
What attracts me most about AA meetings is that every speaker that has been brought to the floor can make any scandalous statement, freely sob or express their anger, usingcan now make a construction battalion sergeant blush, and all this without objections from the audience. . . . Politicians should be required to attend A. A. meetings to learn how to argue.
I understand that some of my statements can cause you a variety of emotions, from relief to anger, fear and distrust. But whoever you consider yourself to be, a light drinker or a fully recovering alcoholic or vice versa, I have only good news for you. I ask only one thing: do I serve like any speaker in the A. A.
Let me be clear that no matter what I say about A. A. , I am by no means an opponent or competitor of it. For most alcoholics, A. A. is the only source of help. But according to the teachings of this society, alcoholism is incurable, and the road to recovery can be long and painful. Imagine if there was a common, simple, and cheap drug for alcoholics:
- Act immediately!
- It works every time!
- It requires no effort to change!
- Eliminate the suffering of withdrawal symptoms!
- It makes it possible to get more fun from the holidays!
- Helped cope better with stress!
- Does not evoke feelings of sacrifice or lack and the need to constantly fight temptation!
Perhaps it is easier to believe in fairy tales. But let's imagine for a moment that such a drug exists. Suppose A. A. will use it. How long do you think alcoholism will plague our planet? What would a sane person refuse to use such a remedy?
But it does exist. It is in your hand. If you've read this far, you're somewhat concerned about alcohol abuse. In my opinion, in that case, it would be unwise not to read the book to the end. It's natural to ask about a treatment, especially if it's claimed to be immediate and long-lasting, very easy and straightforward to apply.
Why should you trust me? And I'm not asking you about that. On the contrary, I am willing to accept your skepticism. An important part of my approach is that you should question not only every statement I make, but also all of your attitudes regarding alcohol and alcoholism, which you have hitherto regarded asunchanging truth.
When I first announced that my method would make it easier for people to quit, my family and close friends thought it was a joke. They were gentle enough not to laugh in my face, but it was clear that I was considered a potential patient in a mental hospital.
No wonder you think I've tried to quit smoking countless times before and made this claim by offering a freshly smoked cigarette. Today passersby stopped me on the street and thanked me for saving their life, the life of a close friend or loved one. Every day I receive letters in which they write to me that I am a genius and offer to knight me or even canonize me. I was even offered a seat on the royal podium in Ascot, but personally I think this is too much. Such honors exceed my merits.
Like all great discoveries, The Easy Way is a manifestation of luck more than any genius in my nature. Honestly, the honor and respect that surrounds me today still puts me to shame. But like any other normal person, I can't help but feel amused by this. All of this has helped me assert myself and I will not risk my reputation by making claims that I cannot substantiate.
If you are a connoisseur, then you have probably asked yourself the question:
"If Allen Carr's method is as unique as he claims, why isn't it used by AA, ASH, QUIT, authority figures, etc.? No doubt, given the means involvedIn modern times, this cure can spread around the world like a hurricane. "
You may be interested in why people come from all over the world to advise this humble loner with no medical background who doesn't even advertise his method, and whyHe is widely recognized as the world's leading expert in the field. There is only one simple answer:
The easy and effective way!
You're probably under the impression that mainstream medicine is so opposed to my approach. Indeed, at first I was seen as a scammer and quack. But today, it is doctors who seek help from our clinics more often than representatives of other professions, and you will hear most of our recommendations from doctors and nurses. dozen. The medical profession is extremely responsible and stressful, so doctors are more susceptible to drug traps than the average person, especially when you consider that they have broad access to drugs.
If an ordinary general practitioner decides to apply my method to his patients, he has failed. The entire treatment requires at least four hours of therapy and takes a year to train a specialist. Organizations such as DRINKLINE, [ASH and QUIT are charities run by well-intentioned amateurs, most of the time personally unfamiliar with these matters. Their recommendations focus on hacked circumstances that have caused your past failures and breakdowns.
However, I believe that the A. A. members who have participated in this competition have enough experience, ability, motivation and enthusiasm. If you add the necessary information to their recommendations, perhaps in a few years alcoholism will be confined to the school history course.
Does this mean that Easy Way cannot work without the support of an organization like A. A.? No it does not. Patients come to our clinic desperate, believing they will be free of their addiction after just a few weeks, months or even years of torture. Most of them believe that even if there is a successful solution to the problem, the holidays will no longer be fun, there is nothing to relieve stress, and they will have to fight temptation for the rest of their lives.
"Wait a minute! Wait. I've been abusing alcohol for over 30 years. Don't take me for a fool. There's no way I can be cured in just four hours. "
I never said you could be cured in four hours. I was told that your problem can be solved in four hours. Have you noticed that the toothache that has been haunting you for a few weeks will magically disappear as soon as you muster up the courage to go to the doctor? This is the "law of common sense. "
Have you noticed the unhappy expression on the faces of people entering the dental office, and how they can hardly contain a happy smile as they leave the dental chair? Toothache can be relieved by filling or removing the tooth. Recovery time from such pain can be longer. The gums remain inflamed for several days. But regardless of the inflammation, leaving the doctor's office feels happy, especially if this is the last time to visit him.
This applies to any problem, physical or mental: you feel a surge of strength and confidence if you know the solution. The more serious the problem, the more it torments you, the more you believe in its hopelessness, the more uplifting you will feel when you find a solution.
"But how is there a simple and quick solution to such complex and long-standing problems as alcoholism? "
Imagine you are locked in a cell with a combination lock. It could take you years to pick up a code and get nowhere. But if I give you the code, you'll be free instantly, easily, and forever.
"But alcoholism is something completely different. "
Alcoholism is exactly that, and The Easy Way is the key to prison constipation.
So this book is just an advertisement for Allen Carr's clinics? Are not. It provides the same course of treatment, and that alone is enough. Clinics and a book are different ways of doing the same treatment. The clinic's advantage is the ability to question a trained therapist and discuss controversial issues with him on the spot. Unfortunately, this is not possible with a book.
Your doctor can also tell if you've missed something important. Of course, the book can't do this. I have stated that the treatment is immediate. Apparently, it gives an instant impact only after completing the course. Treatment in the clinic includes a four-hour session. The healing with the book continues until you read it to the end. The advantage of the book is that you can read it in your spare time. But in practice, this can be a disadvantage. I often receive emails with comments like these:
"My daughter bought me your book three years ago. I finished reading it ten days ago. You were right! It's great to be free. Why have I lost these three years? "
Indeed, why? There are many reasons why one would not accept this book in any way. In the clinic, the patient will most likely go through the entire examination. I have personally treated over 25, 000 people who have come to me for help. Only one patient dropped out because her husband tricked her into visiting us.
Like many people, I hate manuals and tutorials, most of which are as fun to read as watching paint dry. So I did my best to make the book entertaining. Hopefully I've done it well enough for you to finish reading it, as this book will ensure that you'll overcome your alcoholism on your own.
In principle, your problem can be considered solved as soon as you assimilate the information contained herein. To do this, you need to have a clear and alert head so that you can easily focus on the work you are doing. Some people read books in one sitting, but I don't recommend doing that.
I was told that cure is guaranteed. In the clinic, in the event of failure, we will return the money to the patient (you will find information on this at the end of the book). I'm sorry, I can't promise to refund you when you buy the book. You have no doubt about why failure happened and whether you will become one of them. Luck or failure has nothing to do with it.
A cure is guaranteed for any person, provided that all the rules are observed. After following all the instructions, he will be able to get rid of alcoholism very easily. Many people do it with pleasure. Now, you might be thinking:
"There's something wrong here. Maybe your rules look like this: solemnly swear that you will never touch alcohol again, stay true to this oath, and as soon as you feel betrayed. Temptation, say to yourself: "How wonderful it is to be free! ""
In principle, if you follow this simple guide, it will definitely help you to control yourself. But I doubt it will make your life happier. Plus we wouldn't get too many rave reviews and get over 90% efficiency if the method was all about that. Now you might be thinking:
"Understanding. It is remarkable that the rules are so complex that only Einstein could follow them, and Allen Carr would accuse me of being too stupid to properly understand and successfully apply his method. "
Nothing like this. If you are smart enough to read this book, you must be smart enough to succeed. Think of each rule as a number on an association key. Miss or mix a number, and the lock won't open.
So the first rule:
Follow all the rules.
Remember, more than 90 percent of the patients who come to our clinic have quit drinking. This is due to the fact that during the session they follow all the prescribed rules. You should act the same way when reading a book. I mentioned that I hate tutorials and manuals; If you don't like them either, then I'm happy to announce that there are only seven rules in total and they are listed on the following pages.
The second rule says:
Patient.
When I say "be patient, " I mean that you shouldn't read the book's sequels without reading through the previous material. Treat the book like a detective. In fact, this is a detective. The drug trap is the biggest scam in human history. In the words of Abraham Lincoln:
"You can fool everyone all the time, or you can fool some people all of the time, but you can't fool everyone all the time! "
This is what could be said about drug addiction until I discovered the Easy Way. This does not mean that everyone becomes addicted, but all this time people are imprisoned in delusions. Like any scam, drugs can play a cruel joke even to an intellectual. But the revealed deception is incapable of fooling even a weak person.
Unlike other detective stories, this book could have had a different ending. For some, reading it can turn out to be sad, even tragic. But for most, this is the happiest ending of their lives. The choice is yours. For a happy ending, you just have to follow all the rules. The third rule says:
Start reading with a good mood.
How can you do this if you are one of those people who believe that alcoholism is in principle incurable, not to mention easy treatments? Admittedly, this is a question of chicken or egg superiority. If you can travel forward in time and for a second experience, the excitement that will arise after reading this book, your mood could not be otherwise.
It's like learning to jump into the water. The depth of the pool is 2. 5 meters, but it seems that the bottom is no more than half a meter. The board you are standing on is only 50 cm above the water, but you have the feeling that everything is 2. 5 meters below you. You're bound to hit your own head, and despite the coach's efforts and safety assurances, you must muster up your courage to decide to jump.
The thought of getting out of a hangover sometimes seems to someone who has done it a few times without success, no less terrifying. You can experience the feeling of a beginner diver before jumping. But you are not a diver. You are in a much more enviable position of achieving everything without losing anything. The worst that can happen is failure. In this case, your situation will not get any worse than the one you started with. Follow the rules and you'll be fine.
Some people think the Easy Way is for practicing positive thinking. You know yourself: if you believe in the goal, you will achieve it. This is not necessarily the case. I'm always positive, but that won't get me out of the drug trap, nor will it get me out of jail. However, positive thinking greatly increases your chances of success, and the opposite position is almost certain to fail. Therefore, the fourth rule is:
Positive thinking.
Get rid of all pessimistic thoughts. It doesn't make sense to feel unhappy and needy. You have to find something incredible, something others consider impossible - a lasting cure for alcoholism. Treat your journey through this book as the exciting endeavor it really is. Imagine how proud your friends and family would be.
The advantage of the Easy Method is that you can continue to take it throughout your treatment. It sounds hard to believe, but I promise you everything will become clear. So your fifth rule is:
Don't stop drinking or cut back on alcohol until you've finished reading the book.
There is an exception to this rule. If you are in detox or have abstained from alcohol for more than a day, try to control yourself as much as possible. Sixth rule:
Only read this book with a sober head.
The last rule, Saturday is the hardest to follow:
Be objective and open to new ideas.