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From: sebb@pyuxss.UUCP (S Badian)
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Subject: Re: Request for reasons and ways to quit smoking
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Date: Wed, 22-Feb-84 16:37:43 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 22 16:37:43 1984
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	One of my friends managed to quit smoking by applying
a well-known psychological fact in a unique way. She decided
that she would use a little negative reinforcement in her
fight against the nicotine. Being a liberal, on her way to
radical, she naturally hated Jerry Falwell. She had a little
can in her room. Everytime she lit up she would deposit $1
in the can and this money would ultimately go to Mr. Falwell's
crusade. And I never saw her smoke another cigarette. It really
worked. She associated smoking with a unbelieveably revolting
act and she could never smoke again. I think it takes a lot
of imagination to convince yourself that you will actually
do what you say you will do. But, hey. Maybe it will work for
some other slightly wacky person out there!
		Sharon Badian