Smoking cessation calendar is a very useful thing. This is a great tool that motivates someone who wants to quit bad habits. In general, it is quite difficult to quit smoking, but it is very possible.
For people suffering from nicotine addiction, a special calendar has been developed, which lists daily positive changes in the human body that occur after quitting smoking. Moreover, the diary contains not only the physiological aspects, but also the emotional aspects.
The first week since quitting smoking
If you quit smoking, you will see changes every day. Moreover, they are so obvious that someone will immediately notice them.
First day
On the first day of quitting smoking, the concentration of carbon monoxide, previously contained in human blood, gradually decreases. As a result, the transport capacity of erythrocytes increases significantly. After that, more oxygen enters the cells from various tissues throughout the body.
Already on the first day of quitting smoking, the mood improved. The person was happy with the decision. He is confident and proud that he can handle difficult tasks. He is fully convinced that this decision is final. At this time, the person has almost no desire for cigarettes or is not at all felt. Also, on the first day, it is enough to distract from this and do your daily worries. But at the same time, slight dizziness and weakness may appear. Sometimes there is anxiety, appetite worsens. Some people have difficulty sleeping due to sleep problems.
Day two
On the second day, the mucus synthesis in the lungs gradually begins to decline. The ciliated epithelium in the lungs is functioning better. The first symptoms appear, which indicate nicotine starvation. But at the same time, the intestinal mucosal cells begin to be replaced with new ones.
Regarding emotional mood, the state of euphoria persists for several days, but some people become nervous and irritable. If you are experiencing self-hypnosis, then the desire to smoke gradually can be significantly reduced. A person is sometimes very active, then becomes slow and drowsy.
Regarding physiological manifestations, appetite is still weak, but some people may arouse appetite for light and tasty foods. A former smoker has a cough, his attacks gradually increase. Sometimes shortness of breath suffers. There is abdominal pain, the urge to urinate becomes more frequent. Dry skin is felt.
The third day
On the 3rd day, the process of cervical epithelial recovery begins. Repairs also affect the mucous layer of the bronchi. In the pancreas, more alkaline fraction is secreted, and the amount of mucus in the stomach decreases significantly. Circulation in the heart and brain improves. Vascular tone is restored. But at the same time, on the third day, the patient became nervous. Now "nicotine withdrawal syndrome" is fully expressed. By the way, your appetite increases dramatically, you always want something sweet.
Day four
On the fourth day of quitting smoking, the level of blood flow to the brain is almost completely restored and reaches physiological norms.
The stomach and pancreas continue to repair themselves. The same goes for the lungs.
What happens in the mood after 4 days: aggression gradually decreases. By the way, anxiety can be stopped with various medications.
Patients may feel uncomfortable or depressed. Some people have high blood pressure, tinnitus, constipation, cough, dizziness. Fingers and toes swell slightly.
Fifth day
On the 5th day, the superficial microtraum on the tongue begins to heal. Without nicotine addiction, blood vessel tone returns to normal. Recovery occurs in separate bronchial and lung zones, but disorders of the intestine have not yet passed. The food tasted good again, but there were lumps in my throat and I still had trouble breathing. The fifth day of quitting smoking is considered one of the most difficult, as euphoria has passed, and his health has not improved. On other days, there is a high risk of damage.
Sixth day
On the 6th day, mucus production in the lower lung zone increases. The cilia in the bronchi can now function actively. The ability to remove the pancreas and lungs is almost completely restored.
On the sixth day of quitting smoking, dyskinetic disorders of the duodenum and gallbladder may appear. Today, all white blood cells have grown without the effect of nicotine.
Withdrawal syndrome reappears: itching, tears, insomnia. I want a cigarette, hard to resist, but maybe.
Vegetative disorders can be exacerbated. Appetite decreases, possibly nausea after fatty foods. In addition, increased sweating, hand tremors, thirst, bitterness in the mouth, or lumps in the throat. The body is cleansed and the dark mucus coughs.
Seventh day
On the seventh day of quitting smoking, the phase of physical nicotine addiction is almost over. Now the body has been rebuilt to function fully at normal levels without nicotine supplementation. Full recovery will now begin. The longest recovery will occur for the ducts and lungs. As for the emotional state, on the seventh day quitting smoking, one feels empty. Smoking is no longer a physiological necessity, but just a normal daily ritual.
The first six months
First month
What happens in the first month after quitting a bad habit? This is the recovery of the whole organism, and is now at the cellular level.
Epithelial cells have been renewed, so now the process of absorption and production of all the necessary ingredients for new cells is now functioning once a person quits smoking and gets rid of stable nicotine addiction.
But psychologically, this month is a bit difficult. Some are satisfied with themselves and enjoy life, while others, on the other hand, consider the number of days without smoking.
Second month
What happens in the second month after quitting smoking: the cells have gone through about 2-3 cycles of renewal, so this time it is best for women: yellowing and dryness of the skin disappear. But the vascular network is still preserved. This is due to the fact that the vascular cells have not been renewed. The lungs also continue to recover, but this process has not yet reached the acini level - this is the smallest structural element of lung tissue. Smoking rituals are not completely out of use, so from time to time I want to smoke.
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, vascular tone was normalized. By the way, the third month is considered critical, because around this time the physical desire for cigarettes disappears, but some want to try again, as before. By this time, the headache and dizziness were completely gone. The man slept soundly.
Fourth month
What happens in the fourth month? Complete skin cell renewal, so that the skin becomes normal, itchy, dry and flaky disappear.
The work of the pancreas, stomach, and liver in former smokers is back to normal, so that food can be absorbed well. The same is true for the gut.
Appetite is stable, because the stress after quitting smoking disappears and there is no desire to always 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 recovery in some of these organ cells begins. After that, healthy cells can take on some functions from dead neighbors. The lungs continue to recover. Sputum is absent or less than when you quit smoking. The urge to smoke occurs only 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 is completely renewed, all blood cells are not exposed to the action of nicotine. Now they can transport oxygen completely.
The liver continues to grow again after quitting smoking.
This will continue for another six months. At this stage, the lungs acini also begin to recover. Six months after quitting smoking, one can breathe more easily. Weight has returned to normal. Appetite also becomes normal.
Years from giving up bad habits
What happens in the seventh month? The sense of smell improves. Now one begins to feel a better aroma. The perception of good food also increases.
In the eighth month quit smoking, mucus is no longer released when the former smoker coughs, and the cough itself barely appears. Now the lungs can solve the problem on their own. If a person has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, then in the eighth month quit smoking, his condition will improve. The disease enters the remission phase, and will continue for the rest, if the person does not start smoking again.
In the ninth month of quitting smoking, cigarettes no longer cause such a desire to smoke. But it is important to learn to control yourself again, because there are many cases when a person automatically starts smoking, thinking of something.
In the tenth month of quitting smoking, some people have realistic dreams where they smoke, but in real life they can do it without smoking. In a dream, smoking is very real, and all the sensations are clear, so the awakening will be painful. Because of that, many people smoke in the morning. By the way, if one likes to sing, then it is much easier to control the vocal cords during this period.
In the eleventh month of quitting smoking, one can easily go jogging, brisk walking, strength training and other sports. But the load should be increased gradually. The risk of further smoking is around 20-25%.
What happens exactly a year after giving up a bad habit: the body is almost completely healed. Now the risk of stroke is not more than 30%. The likelihood of a heart attack decreases by half. The risk of oncology and liver pathology decreases by 90%.
Conclusion
If there is a desire to quit smoking, then a non-smoking diary is the best solution. This will help motivate, as it does not always come out quickly and easily to let go of bad habits.
But if you read every day what positive changes are taking place in the body, it will help maintain that tendency. In addition, this diary will show the path taken by the person.