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Something to be generally aware of at this time of year also is that with changing of seasons, there are often new, unexpected triggers that will stir smokey thoughts within you. One of them may be at Thanksgiving. In Canada that comes around early-mid-Oct which isn't far off. Family gatherings are always a trigger as is the great food at that time of year. Other things you might not even connect to smoking like a walk in the woods checking out the changing colour of the leaves; it could be almost anything. If you're aware that may happen, you're less likely to have trouble getting through those times. Carry on and build that forever quit!

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Sorry for your loss @Genecanuck. You've gone through some challenges this weekend for sure but your attitude toward keeping your quit above all else shows just how committed you are which is a great thing. All these trying experiences we go through successfully while quitting are the things that help strengthen our quit. Getting through those challenging times is an important part of all successful quits. Keep up the great work

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^^^ They look yummy!

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I remember when I was quitting I finally got to the point one day where I was around some smokers and the thought that I had was one of feeling sorry for them. Sorry for them because they just HAD to have their smoke and I no longer did. What a great moment of Freedom I experienced that day. You know @Genecanuck, quitting smoking is mostly a mind game we have to play with ourselves. We often have to force ourselves to focus on not smoking when around others who smoke because our subconscious makes us think we're missing out on something wonderful whereas the reality is you are missing out on nothing! You are building a new & better life for yourself. Sounds like you're doing great in following the right path here. It's not always easy, especially in the beginning but very well worth it in the long run! When you find yourself in those situations (around other smokers) try forcing your mind to look at what they are doing not as something you're missing out on but take pride in yourself for being able to reject what your addict mind is trying to make you think of the situation. You are progressing to a much better life while they are stuck with being ruled by their addiction! You're the winner in that senario

Yeah, that sounds interesting! Looking forward to seeing the final product! Possibly the only way to make prunes something one would look forward to eating

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