- Audio CD (7 Jun 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Gut
- ASIN: B0001N9ZIE
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,215 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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104 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having been a smoker for 23 years and having tried various methods to give up - I decided as my sister had just been diagnosed with breast cancer at 43 that I couldn't keep taking something that was slowly killing me. I could see that my sister and family looked at me sadly as a I carried on smoking regardless of her news.
A visit to the doctor with another bad cough led him to tell me to try hypnotherapy. I think of myself as a strong person and thought that I wouldn't be a suitable candidate for this - I was too sceptical but he gave me a telephone number of a therapist near me anyway.
I thought about it on and off for a couple of weeks and then rang up to be told I could see a therapist one to one and it would cost me £135! Not having that kind of money to 'waste' I said I would think about it.
Looking on Amazon I came across this cd.I had seen Paul McKenna on tv and did not have any particular opinion about him one way or the other. For seven quid odd I though 'what the heck', I'll give it a go!
The first thing is that you do have to WANT to give up - don't kid yourself that Paul McKenna will take away that decision from you because he can't and won't. What the cd does is give you some useful tips and coping strategies. The 'hypnosis' part of the disc makes you feel really relaxed (sometimes it sent me to sleep!) and I stopped after the first time I played it - there and then. I used the cd twice a day for 3 weeks. I kept a note of each day I hadn't smoked on a calender along with a ready supply of fags 'just in case'. I also kept way from smokers as much as I could and bars for those first few weeks. No-one was more suprised than me how easy it was!
I am convinced that it was the no-nonsence, non patronising approach of McKenna that really helped to tip the balance. My family are proud of me for giving up and although I tried one after about 6 weeks, I spat it out as it tasted disgusting.
My view is that NRT is a waste of time - this cd along with your own self determination may tip the balance for you too. Good luck!
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this CD before Christmas and i planned to have yet another go at giving up smoking on New Year's day. As another reviewer said, it won't take the decision to give up away from you, but it does hold your hand whilst you go through the process. Going out socialising is still hard, especially when you've had a few - but it gets easier every day. If your going to buy it, then buy it with an open mind and make sure you listen every day at first and then every few days to remind yourself. I'll keep you posted if i lapse and become a smoker again i promise! Good Luck!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had my doubts! Having smoked for almost 20 years, I was sure there was no hope of me ever given up. I listened to this cd each evening for two weeks and I am now off cigarette's since May 2005. I had a slip up at a party, but next day I listened to the cd again and haven't looked back since. Would highly recommend it, but please only use if you really want to give up smoking. It's not a magic wand!
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Doesn't exactly do what it says on the tin.
I've been a 20 a day for 10 years and have tried many times before to give up using patches, willpower, allen carr(half of it then got bored) - then this. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2004
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