Once you quit smoking you’ll find that these two well-known characters will start having conversations in your head. Yeah, a bit like the good cop/bad cop. Here’s an example:
Hyde: “I feel great. I actually hate smoking now. I feel so fit. I can taste and smell better.”
But Jekyll has other ideas when the first cravings kick in: “Oh why torture yourself, surely you can have one cigarette. It won’t kill you. Why not quit in stages. Besides, it’s a great stress reliever and you’ll feel a lot better after a few puffs. Let’s face it, you actually love smoking so just smoke a few a day.”
The legendary Jekyll and Hyde continue fighting in their respective corners leaving you confused:
Jekyll: “C’mon, just one.”
Hyde: “Yeah but then I’ll have to buy a pack and one will lead to another. Sorry, I’m staying a non-smoker.”
Jekyll: “You don’t have a buy a pack of 20. Just buy 10.”
Hyde: “No thanks. I’m doing so well with quit journey. I’ve come all this way so I’m not turning back.”
These voices are actually your inner voices. They echo what you’re saying to yourself. Stay firm and positive and gradually they will go silent.
