The Angry Jew

The rantings of an Angry Jew in The Pacific Northwest

Well as of last night the first 48 hours are a success! Zero cheating. It’s easier to talk myself down from the cravings etc. I have found my energy level increase altho I am unsure whether that is due do withdrawals or a real increase from nnot smoking. I even went on a date last night and saw Duplicity. Good movie by the way. I was surprisingly not all that nervous considering I had never met this girl before and had quit smoking the day before.

I am curious to keep track of my anxiety before and now.

So far so good!

Greetings all. It is I your humble Secret Alien. I would like to welcome you all to the crazy that is my psyche at this moment.

For about 6 months now I have been toying with the idea of not smoking. There are too many health complications. It’s ridiculously expensive and an emotional/psychological crutch I have no need for anymore.

This is day one. The last time I smoked was approximately 10:00 pm last night. I awoke and headed straight for my patches. Originally I wanted to do Chantix as the quit rate is higher. The caveat is that I have a deductible on my BS insurance and the visit alone would caost me 200$ I don’t have in addition to the ’script.

Day one. No cheating though I have seriously thought about it and got to the planning stage.

I am having periodic sweats though my anxiety is less than normal. I am experiencing a very unique and tingly body high at times.

I have as yet not been grumpy in the least. I am keeping very busy and noting my trigger rimes and what I am doing.

So far so good.

Friends, I bring you the latest chapter in the saga that is The Angry Jew.

My dear friend and heterosexual life mate The Secret Alien has decided to persue a smoke free lifestyle and has agreed to share his journey with the rest of us.

It is my hope that he will be successful and perhaps even inspire, or perhaps shame me into following in his footsteps.

I hope you will all join me in wishing him good luck and share with him your own words of support by commenting on his blog entries.