The combinations of factors that will determine how easily each individual smoker will quit are
infinite. To start with, each of us has his own character, type of work, personal circumstances, timing,etc.
Certain professions may make it harder than others, but providing the brainwashing is removed it
doesn't have to be so. A few individual examples will help.
It tends to be particularly difficult for members of the medical profession. We think it should be
easier for doctors because they are more aware of the effects of ill- health and are seeing daily
evidence of it. Although this supplies more forceful reasons for stopping, it doesn't make it any
easier to do. The reasons are these:
1 The constant awareness of the health risks creates fear, which is one of the conditions under
which we need to relieve our withdrawal pangs.
2 A doctor's work is exceedingly stressful, and he is usually not able to relieve the additional
stress of withdrawal pangs while he is working.
3 He has the additional stress of guilt. He feels that he should be setting an example for the
rest of the population. This puts more pressure on him and increases the feeling of deprivation.
During hi shard-earned breaks, when the normal stress is momentarily relieved, that cigarette
becomes very precious 'when he eventually relieves his withdrawal pangs. This is a form of casual
smoking and applies to any situation where the smoker is forced to abstain for lengthy-periods. Under
the Willpower Method the smoker is miserable because he is being deprived. He is not enjoying the
break or the cup of tea or coffee that goes with it. His sense of loss is therefore greatly increased, and,
because of the association of ideas, the cigarette gets credit for the total situation. However, if you can
first remove the brainwashing and stop moping about the cigarette, the break and the cup of tea
can still be enjoyed even while the body is craving nicotine.
Another difficult situation is boredom, particularly when it is combined with periods of stress.
Typical examples are drivers or housewives with young children. The work is stressful, yet much
of the work is monotonous. During an attempt to stop on the Willpower Method the housewife
has long periods in which to mope about her 'loss', which increases the feeling of depression.
Again this can be easily overcome if your frame of mind is correct. Do not worry that you are
continually reminded that you have stopped smoking. Use such moments to rejoice in the fact
that you are ridding yourself of the evil monster. If you have a positive frame of mind, these pangs
can become moments of pleasure.
Remember, any smoker, regardless of age, sex, intelligence or profession, can find it easy and
enjoyable to stop provided YOU FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS.'