Allen Carr (of course)
A few days ago I left a comment to Allen Carr on his website. I did not actually expect a response, but I got one today. They thanked me for my comment then went on to ask for my support with the media/government etc. Apparently the EasyWay method of quitting is being attacked by other cessation programs because Allen Carr doesn't promote the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapies. Screw you and your NRT's. That's what I have to say. NRT's solve nothing. Believe me, I tried two: the patch and the gum. I made it less than one day with each. And I still smoked. I read "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" and I never want to smoke again.

Anyway... back to my point. I am not one to write my senator/newspaper/etc. I have never done these things and I doubt I ever will. But, in the email from the EasyWay team, they did ask me if I would be willing to participate in a clinical study. I would TOTALLY do this. They sent me a questionnaire. Here it is:

First Name: Carrie
Last Name: Petri
Date of Birth: 09/15/1975
Daytime telephone number: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email Address: carriep63@wi.rr.com
Full Address (including country):

Carrie's House
Wisconsin, USA

Occupation: Sales

Did you stop smoking using an Allen Carr book or by attending an Allen Carr’s Easyway clinic session?
Reading the book.

Briefly describe your thoughts on the book/clinic session:
Absolutely fantastic. Eye opening. There is nothing in the world to lose by reading this book. I have actually chronicled the entire quit on my blog, including how awful I felt before I read the book and how genuinely relieved I felt after I read it. carriesquitting

Approx date that you stopped smoking?
August 9th, 2006

Briefly describe the impact on your life of having stopped smoking:
I have so much freedom, I have so much time. I do not have to rush through things to get to my next smoke. Quitting has also
changed my entire state of mind. I now want to be healthier in general. I'm eating better and exercising as well.