On July 15, 1983, Allen Carr, an avid smoker with 30 years of experience, took out a freshly smoked cigarette and announced that he had discovered a new way to quit nicotine. A method that allows any smoker to quit bad habits once and for all-no effort, gimmicks or substitutes of willpower, no withdrawal syndrome, no weight gain, and most importantly, no hard struggleFor the rest of his life, he was afraid of smoking in secret fears. It would not be so fun at a party without cigarettes, and he couldn't cope with the pressure of cigarettes.
At that moment, few people can believe the authenticity of this miraculous healing. After all, everyone knows that quitting smoking requires great willpower, which is usually accompanied by the painful consequences of weight gain and nicotine quitting. Generally speaking, quitting smoking is as difficult as conquering Mount Everest. Unfortunately, millions of smokers continue to suffer from this illusion.
Considering that doctors spend thousands of hours and millions of dollars to find effective ways to quit smoking, they believe that it is understandable to overcome how difficult it is for a former smoker without any medical education to deal with problems that cannot be solved by professionals alone. Members of the Anonymous Alcoholics Association are more likely to believe this. As an anonymous former alcoholic, I know very well that millions of our lives are not attributed to doctors, but to unfortunate comrades.
Allen Carr is now recognized as the world's leading expert in helping smokers get rid of bad habits. His first book "The Simple Way to Quit Smoking" has been a bestseller since it was first published by Penguin Press in 1985. The book has been translated into more than 20 languages and has become a bestseller in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Based on the Allen Carr method, a global network of clinics has been created.
I heard about Allen Carr from a friend for the first time. They received treatment in his clinic and were very satisfied with the results. I was skeptical of these enthusiasm, because most of them had quit smoking just a few days ago. I have no doubt that they paid a lot of money for the latest "magic" therapy and will try to persuade me to use the same bait. Now I don’t believe it myself, but then I hope they will return to their old habits. When I smoked in front of them, they were not upset at all, which annoyed me, and gradually I realized that they really enjoyed their new life. I did not sympathize with them for losing the fun of smoking, but started to envy them.
Over the years, I have always felt like a pariah because I continue to smoke. As a vacillating member of the "fraternity", I am fully aware that alcohol is ruining my life. My excuse is that I think alcohol is an essential social tool. Now, because of my addiction to alcohol, I feel like a pariah again. So I ended up at the Ellen Carr Clinic. I'm totally convinced that this didn't help me, I didn't even tell my wife my intentions, let alone my friends. When I left the clinic four hours later, I wanted to tell the world.
Carl claims that his method is equally effective for all types of addictions. I am very happy to be able to prove that this method not only saves me from smoking, but also helps me wake up from the nightmare that dominates my life-alcoholism. I was once convinced that there is no cure for alcoholism. Carl proved me wrong. My only regret today is that I didn't know anything about Alan Carr before. If you are skeptical at first, don't worry. This is exactly what Allen expects of you. I will not talk about how his method works, what is its effectiveness. I can only say one thing: when you finish reading this book, it will be a mystery to you, because you didn't understand such obvious things before. Enjoy your book!
Emmanuel Johnson
The easy way to stop drinking
More than twenty years ago, I was able to prove that any smoker can quit smoking easily. After discovering this method, I seriously expect that smoking will become a thing of the past in a few years. Indeed, since then, according to the most conservative estimate, thanks to my method, more than five million people have broken this habit. For most of them, quitting nicotine is easy and enjoyable. However, there are millions of people in the world who have not heard of Alan Carr or his methods. I think the reason for this is simply that it takes a certain amount of time to abandon the generally accepted dogma. After all, everyone knows how difficult it is to quit smoking.
For most of our history, we have believed that the earth is flat and located in the center of the universe. As we all know, it takes great willpower to overcome alcohol addiction, including several failed attempts to quit drinking. People also believe that controlling their drinking habits is the most difficult for those who need it most.
If I find it difficult to convince people that there is a simple and pleasant way to quit smoking, how much effort does it take to convince you that anyone can solve their alcohol problem easily, permanently and immediately? If you suspect that you are addicted to alcohol, or already consider yourself an alcoholic, the Association of Anonymous Alcoholics (A. A. ) is known for its authority on alcoholism, and its clear statement is unlikely to help me:
"Alcoholism is a chronic disease and there is no known cure. "
Unfortunately, this view has been actively supported by many well-known medical experts, the media and society. The belief that alcoholism is incurable is so deeply rooted that if you throw this book in the trash without even opening it, I won't be angry. But please don't do this. Many doctors disagree with the views of A. A. and other similar organizations, but they are very reluctant to express their opposition on national television.
One of the most terrible consequences of alcohol abuse is that the victim is penniless. Rich people who are out of control can go to a drug rehabilitation center, but for most alcoholics, AA is the only way to get effective help. So why should I question the core of A. A. 's strategy: the idea that alcoholism is a disease with no known cure?
Because it is based on delusion!
What fascinates me most about the AA meeting is that every speaker who speaks can make any defamatory remarks, can freely sob or express their anger, and use expressions that will make the construction camp sergeant blush, but none of this has been achieved. Protest by any protesters. The audience. . . should ask politicians to attend A. A. meetings to learn how to debate.
I understand that some of my judgments may bring you all kinds of feelings, from relief to anger, fear and disbelief. However, no matter who you think you are, a mild alcohol addict or a completely abstinent person, or vice versa, I have only good news to tell you. I only ask for one thing: provide me with the same services as any speaker at the A. A. conference.
Let me be clear, no matter what I say to A. A. , I am definitely not its opponent or competitor. For most alcoholics, A. A. is the only source of help available. But according to the teachings of this society, alcoholism cannot be cured, and the road to recovery may be long and painful. Imagine if there was a universal, simple, and cheap medicine for alcohol addicts:
- Act now!
- It has always worked!
- It does not require effort of willpower!
- Eliminate the suffering of withdrawal symptoms!
- Let the holidays have more fun!
- Helps better deal with stress!
- There is no need to evoke the feeling of sacrifice or deprivation and the need to constantly fight temptation!
It may be easier to believe in fairy tales. But let us imagine that this drug exists. Assume that A. A. will use it. How long do you think alcoholism will haunt our planet? Which sane person would refuse to use such a remedy?
But it does exist. It is in your hands. If you have read this, then you are a little worried about alcoholism. In my opinion, it is unwise not to read this book to the end in that situation. It is natural to ask about remedies, especially if it claims to have direct and permanent effects, is effortless, and easy to apply.
Why should you believe me? I will not ask you about it. On the contrary, I am ready to accept your doubts. An important part of my approach is that you should not only question every statement I make, but also all your attitudes related to alcohol and alcoholism, which you think is an unchanging truth until now.
When I first announced that my method would make it easy for anyone to quit smoking, my family and close friends thought it was a joke. They were gentle and would not smile in front of me, but it was obvious that I was considered a potential patient in a mental hospital.
Considering that I have tried countless times before and made this statement by extinguishing the cigarette I just smoked, this is not surprising. Passersby stopped me on the street today, thanking me for saving their own life, the life of a close friend or relative. Every day I receive letters. They write to me saying that I am a genius, and they propose to knight me or even make me holy. I even got a seat on the royal podium in Ascot, but I personally think it's too much. This honor exceeds my credit.
Like all great discoveries, simple methods are more a manifestation of luck than any genius in my nature. In fact, the honor and respect surrounding me still embarrass me today. But like any normal person, I can't help but feel happy from it. All of this helps me to stand by my point of view, and I will not put the slightest risk on my reputation by making statements that I cannot verify.
If you are a picky person, then you may have asked yourself this question:
"If Alan Carr's method is as unique as he claims, why don't AA, ASH, QUIT, authority figures, etc. use it? There is no doubt that with modern communication methods, this treatment method can sweep the world like a hurricane. "
You may be wondering why people come from all over the world to consult this humble lonely man who has no medical background or even promotes his methods, and why he is widely regarded as the world's leading expert in this field. There is only one simple answer:
Simple and effective method!
Maybe your impression is that mainstream medicine opposes my approach. In fact, at first I was considered a liar and a liar. But today, doctors ask our clinics for help more often than representatives of other professions, and you will hear most of our advice from doctors and nurses. The medical profession is extremely responsible and stressful, so doctors are more susceptible to drug traps than ordinary people, especially considering that they can obtain drugs publicly.
If an ordinary general practitioner decides to apply my method to his patients, he will fail. The entire course of treatment requires at least four hours of treatment, and it takes one year to train a specialist. Organizations such as DRINKLINE, [ASH, and QUIT are charities run by well-meaning hobbyists, and most of the time individuals are not familiar with these issues. Their advice boils down to clichés that have caused you to fail and malfunction in the past.
Nevertheless, I believe that A. A. members who have been to this pit have enough experience, ability, motivation and enthusiasm. If you include the necessary information in their advice, maybe alcoholism will only remain in the school history curriculum in a few years.
Does this mean that Easy Way cannot work without the support of organizations like A. A.? No, it doesn't. The patients came to our clinic desperately, believing that only after weeks, months or even years of torture can they get rid of drug addiction. Most of them believe that even if the problem is solved successfully, the holiday is no longer so fun, there is nothing to relieve the stress, and they will have to fight temptation for the rest of their lives.
"Wait a minute! Wait. I have been drinking for more than 30 years. Don't think of me as a fool. I can't be cured in just four hours. "
I never said that you can heal in four hours. I said your problem can be solved within four hours. Have you noticed that when you plucked up the courage to go to the doctor, the toothache that had troubled you for several weeks miraculously disappeared? This is the "Despicable Law".
Have you ever noticed the unhappy expressions on the faces of people entering the dentist's office, and how they can't hide their happy smiles when they leave the dental chair? Toothache can be relieved by filling or removing teeth. The recovery period after this pain may take longer. The gums will be inflamed for several days. But whether there is inflammation or not, you will be happy to leave the doctor's office, especially if this is the last time to see him.
This applies to any physical or mental problem: if you know the solution, you will feel a surge in strength and confidence. The more serious the problem, the longer it will torture you, the more you believe in its hopelessness, and the more excited you will be when you find a solution.
"But how can there be a simple and quick solution to a long-term and complex problem like alcoholism? "
Imagine being imprisoned in a cell with a code lock. You may spend years picking codes, but nothing. But if I give you the code, you will be free immediately, easily, and forever.
"But alcoholism is another matter entirely. "
This is the case with alcoholism, and the simple way is the master key to solving prison constipation.
So this book is just an advertisement for the Ellen Carr Clinic? Do not. It provides the same treatment process, and this alone is sufficient. Clinics and books are different ways of performing the same treatment. The advantage of the clinic is that it can ask a well-trained therapist and discuss controversial issues with him on the spot. Unfortunately, this is impossible for a book.
Your doctor can also determine if you have missed something important. Naturally, this book cannot do this. I said the treatment was immediate. Obviously, it will have an immediate impact only after completing the course. The clinic's treatment consists of a four-hour course of treatment. The treatment of this book will continue until the end of your reading. The advantage of this book is that you can read it in your spare time. But in practice, this may be a disadvantage. I often receive emails with the following comments:
"My daughter bought me your book three years ago. I finished reading it ten days ago. How correct you are! It's great to be free. Why did I lose these three years? "
Indeed, why? There are many reasons why a person will not read this book in any way. In the clinic, the patient is likely to go through the entire course of treatment. I personally treated more than 25, 000 people who asked me for help. Only one patient left the meeting because her husband cheated her to visit us.
Like many people, I hate manuals and instructions, most of which read as exciting as watching paint dry. Therefore, I do everything I can to make this book interesting. Hope I have done well enough for you to read it to the end, because this book will ensure that you can overcome alcohol problems on your own.
In principle, as long as you absorb the information contained here, you can consider your problem to be resolved. For this, you need to have a fresh and clear mind so that you can easily focus on the task at hand. Some people read a book in one go, but I don't recommend it.
I have already said that the cure is guaranteed. At the clinic, if it fails, we will refund the money to the patient (you will find the relevant information at the end of this book). Sorry, I cannot guarantee that your money will be refunded when you purchase this book. There is no doubt that you want to know why failures occur and whether you are one of those failures. Luck or failure has nothing to do with this.
As long as all the rules are followed, anyone can guarantee a cure. After following all the instructions, he will be able to get rid of alcohol addiction very easily. Many people are happy to do this. Now, you may be thinking:
"Something went wrong here. Probably, your rules are like this: solemnly swear not to drink alcohol again, stay true to this vow, and say to yourself as soon as you feel the temptation: "Freedom is great! """
In principle, if you follow this simple instruction, it will definitely help you control yourself. But I doubt it will make your life happier. In addition, if the method is like this, we will not get so many positive reviews and achieve more than 90% performance. You may be thinking now:
"Understanding. The problem is that the rules are so complicated that only Einstein can follow them, and Alan Carr will accuse me of being too stupid to correctly understand and successfully apply his methods. "
There's nothing like this. If you are smart enough to read this book, then you must be smart enough to succeed. Think of each rule as a number on a password lock. If you miss or confuse a number, the lock will not open.
So the first rule:
Follow all rules.
Remember, more than 90% of patients who visit our clinic abstain from alcohol. This is because they follow all prescribed rules during the meeting. You should behave in the same way when you are studying. I already mentioned that I hate instructions and manuals; if you don't like them either, then I am happy to report that there are only seven rules in total, and they are listed on the following page.
The second rule says:
be patient.
When I say "be patient", I mean you shouldn't read the next part of this book without reading all the previous material. Treat this 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 deceive everyone for a while, or you can deceive some people all the time, but you can't deceive everyone all the time! "
This is the saying about drug addiction, until I found a simple way. This does not mean that everyone is addicted, but that people have always been bound by hallucinations. Like any fraud, even intellectuals, drugs can make cruel jokes. However, even people with weakened minds cannot be fooled by the deceptions exposed.
Unlike other detective novels, this book may have a different ending. For some people, reading it can become sad or even tragedy. But for most people, this is the happiest ending of their lives. this is your choice. For a happy ending, you just need to follow all the rules. The third rule says:
Start reading in a good mood.
If you are one of the people who believe that alcohol dependence cannot be cured in principle, let alone easy to treat, how can you do this? Admittedly, this is a question of whether the chicken comes first or the egg comes first. If you can travel through time and space and experience the elation of reading this book again, your mood will not be different.
It's like learning to jump into the water. The depth of the pool is 2. 5 meters, but the bottom does not seem to exceed half a meter. The board you are standing on is only 50 cm above the water, but you will feel that everything is 2. 5 meters below you. There is no doubt that you will bump your head. Despite the coach's efforts and safety guarantees, you still have to summon all the courage to decide to jump off.
The idea of getting rid of drunkenness is sometimes just as frightening in the eyes of a person who has tried and failed many times. You can experience the feeling of a junior diver before jumping. But you are not a diver. You are in a more enviable position where you can gain everything without losing anything. The worst thing that can happen is failure. In this case, your situation will not be worse than at the beginning. Follow the rules and you will be fine.
Some people think that the simple way is to cultivate positive thinking. You know yourself: if you believe in the goal, you will achieve it. This is not necessarily the case. I always thought it was positive, but it didn't help me get out of the drug trap, just as it didn't help me avoid the cell. Nevertheless, positive thinking will greatly increase your chances of success, and the opposite position is almost doomed to failure. Therefore, the fourth rule is:
Positive thinking.
Let us discard all pessimistic thoughts. There is no point in feeling unhappy and deprived. You have to find something unbelievable, something other people think is impossible-a lasting treatment for alcoholism. Think of your journey through this book as a truly exciting endeavor. Imagine how proud your friends and family will be.
The advantage of Easy Method is that you can continue to drink during the treatment. This may sound incredible, but I assure you that everything will gradually become clear. So your fifth rule is:
Before you finish reading this book, don't stop drinking or reduce the amount of alcohol you drink.
There is one exception to this rule. If you are recovering or have stopped drinking for more than a day, try to control yourself. Rule Six:
Read this book only with a clear head.
Finally, the seventh rule is the most difficult to follow:
Be objective and open to new ideas.