A quitting smoking calendar is a very useful thing. This is a great tool that motivates a person who wants to quit a bad habit. In general, it is quite difficult to quit smoking, but it is quite possible.
For people suffering from nicotine addiction, a special calendar has been compiled, which lists every day all the positive changes in the human body that occur after quitting smoking. Moreover, the diary contains not only the physiological aspect but also the emotional aspect.
The first week since quitting
If you quit smoking, you will notice changes every day. Moreover, they are so pronounced that a person will immediately pay attention to them.
First day
On the first day of smoking cessation, the concentration of carbon monoxide, which was previously contained in human blood, gradually begins to decrease. Due to this, the transport capacity of erythrocytes is significantly improved. After that, more oxygen enters the cells of various tissues of the whole body.
Already on the first day of quitting smoking, the mood improves significantly. The person feels joy about the decision. He is confident and proud that he was able to cope with a difficult task. He is fully confident that this decision is final. At this time, the person has virtually no desire for cigarettes or does not feel at all. In addition, on the first day, it is enough just to distract yourself from this and make your usual daily worries. But at the same time, dizziness and slight weakness may appear. Sometimes there is a feeling of anxiety, appetite worsens. Some people find it difficult to fall asleep due to sleep problems.
The second day
On the second day, the synthesis of mucus in the lungs gradually begins to decline. The ciliated epithelium in the lungs is already functioning much better. The first symptoms appear, which indicate nicotine starvation. But at the same time, the cells of the intestinal mucosa begin to be replaced by new ones.
As for the emotional state of mind, a state of euphoria persists for several days, but some people become nervous and irritable. If you engage in self-hypnosis, then the desire to smoke can gradually decrease significantly. A person is sometimes very active, then becomes sluggish and drowsy.
In terms of physiological manifestations, the appetite is still weak, but some people may have an appetite for foods that are bright and pronounced in taste. An ex-smoker develops a cough, the attacks of which gradually intensify. Sometimes shortness of breath suffers. There is abdominal pain, the desire to urinate becomes more frequent. Feels dry skin.
The third day
On the 3rd day, the process of eyelash epithelium recovery begins. The repair also affects the mucous layers of the bronchi. More alkaline fractions are secreted in the pancreas and the amount of mucus in the stomach is significantly reduced. Circulation in the heart and brain has improved. Vascular tone is restored. But at the same time, on the third day, the patient becomes nervous. Now the "nicotine withdrawal syndrome" is fully manifested. By the way, the appetite increases dramatically, you constantly want something sweet.
The fourth day
On the fourth day of quitting smoking, the level of blood circulation in the brain is almost completely restored and reaches the physiological norm.
The stomach and pancreas continue to repair themselves. The same goes for the lungs.
What happens to the mood after 4 days: aggression gradually decreases. By the way, nervousness can be stopped with various medications.
The patient may be euphoric or depressed. Some people have high blood pressure, tinnitus, constipation, cough, dizziness. The toes and feet swell slightly.
Day Five
On day 5, superficial microtraumas on the tongue begin to heal. Without nicotine dependence, vascular tone returns to normal. Healing is done in separate areas of the bronchi and lungs, but the disturbances in the intestines have not yet passed. The food tastes bright again but has a lump in the throat and still has trouble breathing. The fifth day of quitting smoking is considered one of the most difficult days, as the euphoria passes, and the health condition does not improve yet. On other days, there is a high risk of failure.
Sixth day
On day 6, mucus production in the lower lung areas increases. Eyelashes in the bronchi can now function actively. The secretory abilities of the pancreas and lungs were almost completely restored.
On the sixth day of smoking cessation, dyskinetic disorders of the duodenum and gallbladder may occur. To this day, all white blood cells are already grown without the influence of nicotine.
Withdrawal syndrome manifests itself again: irritability, tears, insomnia. I love cigarettes, it's hard to hold back, but it's possible.
Vegetative disorders can get worse. Decreased appetite, perhaps even nausea after fatty foods. In addition, increased sweating, hand tremors, thirst, soreness in the mouth or a lump in the throat. The body is cleansed and the dark mucosa is coughing.
The seventh day
On the seventh day of quitting smoking, the physical phase of nicotine addiction is almost over. Now the body has rebuilt itself to function fully at a normal level without nicotine supplementation. Full recovery will now begin. The longest rehabilitation will be done for the vessels and lungs. As for the emotional state, on the seventh day of quitting smoking, a person feels empty. Smoking is no longer a physiological need, but just a common daily ritual.
The first six months
First month
What happens in the first month after quitting a bad habit? This further restoration of the whole organism, and now at the cellular level.
Epithelial cells have been renewed, so now the processes of absorption and production of all the substances further required for the new cells, which now function after a person has quit smoking and got rid of nicotine addiction, have stabilized.
But psychologically, this month is quite difficult. Some are content with themselves and enjoy life, while others, on the contrary, consider the number of days without cigarettes.
Second month
What happens in the second month after quitting smoking: the cells have already gone through about 2-3 cycles of renewal, so this time is best for women: the yellowing and dryness of the skin disappears. But the vascular network is still preserved. This is due to the fact that vascular cells have not yet been renewed. The lungs also continue to recover, but these processes have not reached the act - these are the smallest structural elements of the lung tissue. The smoking ritual has not yet completely outweighed its usefulness, so occasionally I want to smoke.
Third month
In the third month, there is a complete healing of the vascular cells. Prior to this, their tone may be disturbed due to the action of any factor, especially due to stress. But in the third month after quitting smoking, the tone of blood vessels normalizes. By the way, the third month is considered critical, as around this time the physical desire for cigarettes disappears, but some people want to try again, as it was before. By this time, the headaches and dizziness are already completely gone. The person sleeps well.
Fourth month
What happens in the fourth month? Complete renewal of skin cells, so the complexion now becomes normal, itching, dryness and flaking disappear.
The work of the pancreas, stomach and liver in former smokers returns to normal, so that food is well absorbed. The same goes for the intestines.
Appetite is stabilized, as the stress after quitting disappears and there is no desire to constantly eat sweets.
Fifth Month
In the fifth month after quitting smoking, the most difficult thing is the liver, only at the end of this month begins the restoration in some cells of this organ. After that, healthy cells can take over some of the functions from dead neighbors. The lungs continue to recover. Phlegm is either absent or much less than when simply quitting smoking. The desire to smoke only happens occasionally, but this will continue for up to 10 months after quitting.
Sixth Month
Six months ago, a man smoked his last cigarette. For this, the blood in the body was completely regenerated, all the blood cells were not exposed to the action of nicotine. Now they can fully transport oxygen.
The liver continues to regenerate after quitting smoking.
This will continue for another six months. At this stage, lung acne also began to recover. Six months after quitting smoking, a person can breathe much easier. The weight is back to normal. Even the appetite becomes normal.
Year from the moment of giving up the bad habit
What is happening in the seventh month? The sense of smell improves. Now a person begins to smell better. The taste perception of food has also improved significantly.
In the eighth month of quitting smoking, mucus is no longer released when a former smoker coughs, and the cough itself does not appear. Now the lungs can cope with the problems themselves. If a person has already developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, then by the eighth month of quitting smoking, his condition will improve significantly. The disease passes into a remission phase and will continue for the rest of the time if the person does not start smoking again.
In the ninth month of quitting smoking, cigarettes no longer cause such an acute desire to smoke. But it is important to learn to control yourself again, as there are many times when a person automatically starts smoking, thinking about something.
In the tenth month of smoking cessation, some people have realistic dreams of smoking, but in real life they can easily do without cigarettes. In a dream, smoking is very real, and all the sensations are alive, so waking up will be painful. It is because of this that many people smoke in the morning. By the way, if a person likes to sing, then it is much easier to control the vocal cords during this period.
In the eleventh month of quitting smoking, a person can easily cope with jogging, brisk walking, strength training and other sports. But the load should be increased gradually. The risk of smoking again is approximately 20-25%.
What exactly happens a year after giving up the bad habit: the body is completely healed. Now the risk of stroke is not more than 30%. The chance of a heart attack is halved. The likelihood of developing oncological diseases and liver pathologies was reduced by 90%.
Conclusion
If there is a desire to quit smoking, then a smoking cessation diary is the best choice. It will help motivation, as it does not always come out quickly and easily to give up a bad habit.
But if you read every day what positive changes are happening in the body, it helps maintain the trend. In addition, this diary will show what route the person has traveled.