I had been depressed for three years. I was completely stationary at home. I lost my girlfriend, my money, my prospects. The smallest task seemed Herculian in measure.
Yes folks, I've been there.
My one saving grace, so I thought, was smoking. I loved my cigarettes. It gave me an excuse to get out of the house once a day, usually driving to the 24 hour garage at 3am. When I felt down, I'd light up. Smoking would pass time, it would allow me to think about the 'what if?' scenarios.
However, I eventually talked about my depression and lethargy to a psychologist friend of mine. He suggested that I give up smoking. Now let me tell you a few things - this guy is rock n' roll, he loves smoking; he drinks hard and parties hard. I love smoking, I even had the fancy Dupont lighter and designer ashtray. But you know what? When he said 'You should stop smoking', something just made sense.
I quit smoking the next day after reading Allen Carr's book. In the weeks that have followed, I have found myself with redoubled energy, getting out, exercising and, slowly but surely, turning my life around. Remember, smoking starves the brain of oxygen and WILL make you feel tired all the time. If you're depressed, stop it and stop it now! Help yourself like me
All the best guys.
