Introduction
The concept behind the Smoke Control method is to help you kick the habit and leave you free to enjoy an occasional cigarette whenever you wish.  By the end of this easy to follow course, you maybe able to smoke a few cigarettes a month (or more, or less - its up to you) without any fear that you will become hooked again. 

The main problem for many people when they try to just kick the habit in one go, is that this is a very stressful experience.  Sub-consciously though, we have become accustomed to reaching for our cigarettes when we are feeling stressed.   This is why the harder we try to stop, the more we want to smoke and can lead us to caving in when the going gets very tough.  Smoke Control works because it is completely stress free and allows you to smoke when you want to.

Important:  Do not tell anyone that you are giving up smoking.  This way, when you do have a cigarette, you will not have a bunch of people around you saying that they knew you wouldn’t keep it up for long, which is some negativity you could do without.  Another factor in not telling anyone, is that if you do decide after starting this program, that you wish to carry on as before, then no-one else will know about it. 

It is also the case, sadly, that some people like to see others fail in their endeavours, particularly those smokers who have failed to give up themselves.  Perhaps they are worried about becoming the last smoker left in their social group.  If you look like succeeding, they will try to make you succumb to temptation.   You may well want to share this plan with them, but we suggest that you wait until you have reached part 4 of the program.

 

Exercise 1  
Next time you want a smoke and you’re on your own and where you won’t be disturbed for a few minutes do the following exercise:  Close your eyes and imagine the process of taking the cigarette out of the packet, lighting it and then smoking it.

Actually breathe in as if you were taking a draw and notice how comfortable it feels to hold, how good it smells and tastes.  Try to experience the relaxing feelings normally associated with exhaling the smoke as you slowly breathe out.  Repeat this cycle for as long as you like.  When ready, imagine stubbing the cigarette out.

You can now open your eyes.  If you still fancy a cigarette, have one.  However, it won’t be as good as your imaginary one.   You might find that you only smoke part of it before putting it out, and more and more you simply won’t want one at all.  Do this exercise whenever you can (even if you can’t shut your eyes e.g. when driving) and you will notice your daily intake will steadily decrease. 

If someone lights up near you, sniff in the aroma and enjoy an imaginary cigarette.    If offered, say that you don’t fancy one right now but secretly enjoy the imaginary experience.  If you really want one though, have one and do not feel any stress or guilt at all about smoking it.  Just recognise that you made a positive decision to smoke at that moment in time rather than automatically making a habitual response.

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