Let us not complicate quitting smoking.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

I see people come here and do sideways back flips trying to quit and leave smoking.

quitting is only unlearning smoking.

it takes about the same amount of time initially as toilet training.

it's unlearning something you did perhaps hundreds of thousands of times.

you don't need to complicate anything about this concept.

it's unlearning It is NOT TORTURE. It may be awkward because we smoked for so long but you must keep it in perspective so you aren't overtaken by yourself.

if it's anything other than unlearning you are making it that. In doing so you are adding unnecessary difficulty to a simple concept and your quit.

willingness and understanding that all you are doing is unlearning smoking will get you there

WITH NO SELF IMPOSED DRAMA!

[Barbara145]

TORTURE is what it was for me.  Every attempt was that way.  Coming here and listening to you, although I was quite tortured for quite awhile, I am not anymore.  Hugely because of your excellent advice.

[djmurray]

You said it, Dale.  If you feel deprived, it's torture.  If you envy everyone you see smoking, it's torture.  If you come to unlearning with acceptance that it's sometimes going to be challenging, then it's not so bad.

[Lyates66]

When you are just learning to unlearn it is hard, people dont have to make it hard, its just the way it is at times.

[lindan_7-14-10]

Great blog as usual, dale. You always speak from your heart.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

It's hard if we forget how much our own attitude plays in our success or defeat.

[david67-2]

Well said Dale, attitude is everything in life.

[freeneasy]

You have to approach it for what it is-gaining freedom,health, and wealth.

[bjfranco1]

I needed to hear it's not torture. I can do with less drama! lol