DenaliBlues
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Hot here tonight, so we noshed on a cool vibe this evening: homemade Thai peanut sauce served over bean thread noodles with fresh crispy veggies, edamame and eggs. The sauce is delish and easy to make: peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, brown sugar and a splash of fish sauce for an umami funk. Thin with warm water to get the consistency you want. Add a little heat with either fresh chilis or red curry paste. Late summer yummer.
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Glad you’re back on track @Pilgrim! You can do this!!
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Staying busy was a key part of my quitting success too, @Jane. Glad you are off to a great start and that Day 1 went by quickly! Onward and upward!
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What a little darling. Grow baby, grow!! You must be exhausted from all the feedings!
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Well done @GonSo!! Congrats on 10 months of fabulous freedom. One year is right around the corner… you’re really on a roll now!!
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NOPE Not One Puff Ever SNOTT Smoking's Not On The Table
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8 months is AWESOME @SD2026!! So glad you found us... and found your forever quit too. We'll see you on the Lido Deck for your 1-year celebration really soon!
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Congrats @Reciprocity! Glad you made it through!
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Electric or gas?
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Hats hid horrid hairdo.
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^^^ This is awesome advice for veterans, newcomers and everyone in between. To this day, I still read a lot and engage on this forum because addiction is sneaky… it can creep into my subconscious way too easily and pounce when I am vulnerable. So I keep reinforcing my recovery.
Hi again @Jane. Glad to have you back with us, to step off the “Misery Merry-Go-Round” for good. Your “enough is enough” attitude is a great asset to bring to your quit. For me, I found the withdrawal symptoms became more manageable once I “found my fierce.” I eventually got fed up with having my mind (and time and health and budget) always hijacked by cravings for nicotine. That determination to break free was useful. So was this site. Staying in dialogue about the experience and staying accountable were both helpful. Good luck with Day 1 - let us know how you do!
NOPE! Not One Puff Ever SNOTT! Smoking's Not On The TableWalking on Sunshine (Katrina and the Waves) What's the worst feeling?Really tasty snacks!Hi @Sal. So great that you've come back. This is 100% the right place to get support and ditch those smokes once and for all! I quit using patches and the occasional lozenge to help me get through the initial withdrawal phase. That approach can definitely work if you combine it with a true commitment to quitting. The next time you have the urge to smoke, try popping a lozenge and doing something different to distract yourself. I did a LOT of wall push-ups and house-cleaning chores for those first few weeks, to stay busy and keep my mind off of the cravings. It's tough at first, but it gets easier. You can do this! Let us know how it goes.
