Smoking is known to be a harmful habit that is very difficult but can be quit. A special cessation calendar has been developed to help nicotine-addicted people. It describes in detail what happens to the body after smoking cessation. If you want to start a life without cigarettes, you definitely need such a diary.
Why you need a smoker's calendar
A diary is essential for motivation. Many people know that it is better not to smoke, but they do not understand why they should specifically give up addiction.The calendar describes in detail the feelings that will accompany the pitcher at each stage: emotional, physiological. The changes that are taking place, the reactions of all systems and organs to quitting cigarettes are clearly listed. The main benefit of a smoking cessation calendar is that it shows how one went. This will help increase your chances of achieving your goal.
What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking
The first stage to be overcome is the withdrawal of nicotine, which can be very difficult both mentally and physically. The body gradually gets used to producing this substance on its own. Over time, the normal functioning of all systems is restored, especially the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The smoking cessation calendar explains in detail the changes in the body at each stage. It also describes the emotions that accompany a person.
Exit smoking log
Detailed. The table shows the possibility of a smoking cessation calendar:
Calendar Sections (Days, Months) | Changes in the body of smoking cessation | Thoughts and Emotions on Quitting Smoking | Quitting smoking |
One day | From the moment you last smoked, you have less carbon monoxide in your blood and your tissues get rich in oxygen. | You are confident and proud of your decision. If you are attracted to smoking, you can easily cope with it through self-hypnosis or distract yourself from household chores. | Dizziness, poor appetite. |
2. | The amount of mucus produced by the lungs decreases and the intestinal cells regenerate. | You're still optimistic, but you've become irritable and nervous. The desire to smoke is suppressed only by self-hypnosis. | Coughing may occur |
3. | The bronchi begin to clear and more blood flows to the heart and brain. Vascular tone improves, cells require less nicotine. | You will be very irritable, nervous. It seems to be psychologically dependent on the process of smoking. | You want to eat more, especially sweets. He suffers from heartburn, spinning |
4. | The brain receives an almost normal amount of blood. | You can control aggression, more often you are in a normal rather than depressed mood. Sleep is still poor. | Sudden overvoltages are possible. He gradually changes his diet and chooses foods with a distinct taste. The cough intensifies, there are a lot of feelings in the throat. |
5. | Microtrauma heals the tongue, the tone of the vascular system is completely normalized. | Health is poor, smoking cravings appear almost every hour. The smell of smoke is very attractive. | According to the quit calendar, you will feel the undistorted taste of certain foods for the first time during this period. There is a mucous lump in the throat. It is difficult to breathe, the cough is wet. |
6. | The secretion of the stomach and pancreas is normalized. The “white” blood cells in the body were all formed without nicotine. | I'm in a bad mood, I want to go back to smoking. At this stage, some people are looking for cigarettes. | The main symptoms are excessive sweating, trembling hands. It can be bitter in the mouth. However, this is due to excess oxygen in the brain and not to withdrawal. |
7. | The urge to smoke ceases. All systems are restored. | You feel virtually nothing on this day. The desire to quit smoking becomes more stable. | Intermittent stool disorders are likely. The skin will be dry and flaky. |
10. | The lungs and blood vessels are operated differently and the immune system recovers. | The urge for cigarettes is no longer so strong, but it is difficult to be close to smokers. | The cough softens, the mucus only appears after consuming hot food and drinks. |
12. | Changes in the body after quitting smoking lead to the fact that tissues receive more nutrients. | Supporting your loved ones is very important because the state is still depressed. | Face color improves on young pitchers. The cough was virtually gone. |
Two weeks | The bronchial mucosa is almost completely healed. The walls of the blood vessels receive a sufficient amount of nutrients. | The risk of breakdown is very high. | Skin becomes lighter. There is a slight yellow tint. |
Month 1 | Many cells are fully recovered and the whole body is ready for nicotine-free life. | Enthusiasm fades, one forgets why he wanted to quit smoking. It is important that you do not get lost. | |
3. | The blood vessels are completely restored. | The critical phase during which many people start smoking again is over. | The pitcher worries almost nothing, feels healthy. |
6. | The liver begins to recover. | The quitter no longer wants to smoke, he doesn't even remember his habit. | Weight has stabilized. |
12. | The risk of having a heart attack has halved, with lung cancer 85%. | The jam is very unlikely. | The pitcher feels like a completely healthy and active person. |