A quit 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 developed, which lists by day all the positive changes in the human body that occur after quitting smoking. Furthermore, the diary contains not only the physiological aspect, but also the emotional one.
First week since quitting smoking
If you stop smoking, you will notice changes every day. In addition, they are so pronounced that a person will immediately pay attention to them.
First day
On the first day you quit smoking, 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. Subsequently, more oxygen enters the cells of various tissues throughout the body.
Already the first day you quit smoking, your mood improves considerably. The person feels joy at the decision. He is confident and proud that he was able to tackle a difficult task. He is fully confident that this decision is final. At this time, the person practically does not feel like cigarettes or does not feel at all. Also, on the first day, it is enough to distract yourself from this and do the usual daily worries. But at the same time, mild dizziness and weakness may appear. Sometimes there is a feeling of anxiety, appetite worsens. Some people have trouble falling asleep due to sleep problems.
Second day
On the second day, the synthesis of mucus in the lungs gradually begins to decrease. The ciliated epithelium in the lungs already works much better. The first symptoms appear, indicating nicotine hunger. But at the same time, the cells of the intestinal mucosa begin to be replaced by new ones.
As for the emotional mood, a state of euphoria persists for several days, but some people become nervous and irritable. If you engage in self-hypnosis, the urge to smoke can gradually be significantly reduced. A person is sometimes very active, so he becomes sluggish and sleepy.
As for the physiological manifestations, the appetite is still low, but some people may have an appetite for bright foods with a pronounced taste. A former smoker develops a cough, the attacks of which gradually intensify. Sometimes he suffers from shortness of breath. There are abdominal pains, the urge to urinate becomes more frequent. There is dryness of the skin.
Third day
On the 3rd day the recovery process of the ciliated epithelium 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 decreases significantly. Circulation in the heart and brain improved. Vascular tone is restored. But at the same time, on the third day, the patient becomes nervous. Now the "nicotine withdrawal syndrome" has fully manifested. By the way, your appetite increases dramatically, you constantly want something sweet.
Fourth day
On the fourth day when you stop smoking, the level of blood flow to 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 drugs.
The patient may be euphoric or depressed. Some people have high blood pressure, tinnitus, constipation, cough, dizziness. The fingers and toes swell slightly.
Fifth day
On the 5th day, superficial microtraumas on the tongue begin to heal. Without nicotine addiction, the tone of the blood vessels returns to normal. Recovery occurs in separate areas of the bronchi and lungs, but the disorders in the intestines have not yet passed. The food tastes bright again, but there is a lump in the throat and there is still difficulty in breathing. The fifth day you quit smoking is considered one of the most difficult, as the euphoria passes and the state of health still does not improve. On other days the risk of breakdowns is high.
Sixth day
On day 6, mucus production in the lower lungs increases. The cilia on the bronchi can now actively function. The secretory capacities of the pancreas and lungs have been almost completely restored.
On the sixth day of quitting smoking, dyskinetic disorders may appear in the duodenum and gallbladder. On this day, all white blood cells have already grown without the influence of nicotine.
The withdrawal syndrome manifests itself again: irritability, crying, insomnia. I want cigarettes, it's hard to hold him back, but possible.
Vegetative disturbances can be exacerbated. Decreased appetite, possibly even nausea after fatty foods. Also, increased sweating, hand tremors, thirst, bitterness in the mouth or a lump in the throat. The body is purified and the dark mucus comes out with the cough.
Seventh day
On the seventh day of quitting smoking, the physical phase of nicotine addiction is about to end. Now the body has rebuilt itself to fully function at a normal level without nicotine supplementation. Full recovery will now begin. The longest rehabilitation will take place 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 normal daily ritual.
First six months
First month
What happens in the first month after giving up a bad habit? This further restoration of the whole organism, and now at the cellular level.
The cells of the epithelium have been renewed, so now the processes of absorption and production of all the substances that are further necessary for the new cells that now function after a person has stopped smoking and got rid of addiction tonicotine are stabilized.
But psychologically, this month is quite difficult. Some are satisfied 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 undergone about 2-3 cycles of renewal, so this time it is the maximum for women: the yellowness and dryness of the skin disappear. But the vascular network is still preserved. This is due to the fact that the vascular cells are not yet renewed. The lungs also continue to recover, but these processes have not yet reached the acini - these are the smallest structural elements of lung tissue. The rite of smoking is not completely over yet, so I want to smoke from time to time.
Third month
In the third month, there is a complete recovery of blood vessel cells. Before that, 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 vascular tone is normalized. By the way, the third month is considered critical, since by this time the physical craving for cigarettes disappears, but some people want to try again, as it was before. By this time, the headache and dizziness have already completely disappeared. 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 smoking 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 on some of the functions of dead neighbors. The lungs continue to recover. Phlegm is absent or much less than when you just quit smoking. The urge to smoke only occurs occasionally, but will continue for up to 10 months after you quit smoking.
Sixth month
Six months ago, a man smoked his last cigarette. For this, the blood in the body was completely renewed, all the blood cells were not exposed to the action of nicotine. Now they can fully carry oxygen.
The liver continues to regenerate after quitting smoking.
This will continue for another six months. At this stage, the acini of the lungs also began to recover. Six months after quitting smoking, a person can breathe much easier. The weight is back to normal. Appetite also becomes normal.
Year from the moment you gave up the bad habit
What is happening in the seventh month? The sense of smell improves. Now a person begins to feel better aromas. The perception of the palatability of food has also significantly improved.
At the eighth month of quitting smoking, mucus is no longer released when a former smoker coughs and the cough itself hardly appears anymore. Now the lungs can cope with the problems on their own. If a person has already developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, by the eighth month of quitting smoking, their condition will greatly improve. The disease enters a phase of remission and will continue for the rest of the time if the person does not resume smoking.
In the ninth month of quitting smoking, cigarettes no longer cause such an acute desire to smoke. But it is important to relearn how to control yourself, as there are many cases where a person automatically starts smoking, thinking about something.
In the 10th month they quit smoking, some people have realistic dreams where they smoke, but in real life they can easily do without cigarettes. In a dream, smoking is very real and all sensations are vivid, so waking up will be painful. This is why many people smoke in the morning. By the way, if a person loves to sing, then it is much easier to control the vocal cords during this period.
In the 11th month of quitting smoking, a person can easily cope with jogging, brisk walking, strength training and other sports. But the load should be gradually increased. The risk of smoking again is around 20-25%.
What exactly happens one year after giving up the bad habit: the body has almost completely recovered. Now the risk of stroke does not exceed 30%. The likelihood of a heart attack decreased by half. The likelihood of developing oncological diseases and liver pathologies decreased by 90%.
Conclusion
If you want to quit smoking, a quit smoking journal is your best bet. It will help with motivation, as it doesn't always come out quickly and easily to give up a bad habit.
But reading every day what positive changes are happening in the body helps keep the trend. Also, this diary will show which path the person has taken.