Smoking cessation calendar is a very useful thing. This is a great tool to motivate a person who wants to get out of 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 that lists all the positive changes that occur in the human body after quitting smoking. Moreover, the diary has not only a physiological but also an emotional aspect.
The first week since quitting
If you quit smoking, you will feel changes every day. Moreover, they are so pronounced that one will immediately pay attention to them.
First day
On the first day of smoking cessation, the concentration of carbon monoxide in human blood begins to gradually decrease. As a result, the transport capacity of erythrocytes is significantly improved. After that, more oxygen enters the cells of various tissues throughout the body.
On the first day of quitting, the mood improves significantly. Feels the joy of human decision. He believes and is proud that he can cope with a difficult task. He is convinced that this decision is final. At this point, the person has no desire to smoke or is not felt at all. In addition, on the first day, it is enough to just distract from it and take care of your daily routine. But at the same time, slight dizziness and weakness may appear. Sometimes there is a feeling of anxiety, appetite worsens. Some people have difficulty falling asleep due to sleep problems.
Second day
On the second day, mucus synthesis in the lungs begins to gradually decrease. The ciliated epithelium already works better in the lungs. The first symptoms of nicotine starvation appear. But at the same time, the cells of the intestinal mucosa begin to be replaced by new ones.
As for the emotional state, the euphoria lasts for several days, but some people become irritable and irritable. If you hypnotize yourself, the urge to smoke can be gradually reduced. Sometimes a person becomes very active, then slow and sleepy.
When it comes to physiological manifestations, appetite is still weak, but some people may have an appetite for foods that are bright and clear in taste. A former smoker develops a cough, the attacks gradually intensify. Sometimes suffers from shortness of breath. There is abdominal pain, urination is faster. Dry skin is felt.
Third day
On the 3rd day, the process of regeneration of the ciliated epithelium begins. Repair also affects the mucous membranes of the bronchi. More alkaline fraction is secreted in the pancreas and the amount of mucus in the stomach is significantly reduced. Improved blood circulation in the heart and brain. Vascular tone is restored. But at the same time, on the third day, the patient becomes nervous. Now the "nicotine withdrawal syndrome" is completely manifested. By the way, your appetite rises sharply, you always want something sweet.
Fourth day
On the fourth day of smoking cessation, the level of blood flow to the brain is almost completely restored and reaches the physiological norm.
The stomach and pancreas continue to recover. The same goes for the lungs.
What happens to the mood after 4 days: aggression gradually decreases. By the way, the nervousness can be stopped with various drugs.
The patient may be euphoric or depressed. Some people have high blood pressure, tinnitus, constipation, cough, dizziness. Fingers and toes slightly swollen.
Fifth day
On day 5, superficial microtraumas on the tongue begin to heal. Nicotine dependence normalizes the tone of blood vessels. Recovery occurs in separate areas of the bronchi and lungs, but intestinal disturbances have not yet passed. The food tastes bright again, but there is a lump in the throat and I still have trouble breathing. The fifth day of smoking is considered one of the most difficult days because of the euphoria and the fact that the health condition has not yet improved. On other days, the risk of collapse is high.
Sixth day
On day 6, mucus production increases in the lower areas of the lungs. The lashes in the bronchi can now work actively. The secretory abilities of the pancreas and lungs are almost completely restored.
On the sixth day of smoking cessation, dyskinetic disorders may appear in the duodenum and gallbladder. Today, all white blood cells have grown without the effects of nicotine.Withdrawal syndrome manifests itself again: nervousness, tears, insomnia. I want to smoke, it's hard to control myself, but it's possible.
Vegetative disorders can be exacerbated. Decreased appetite, possibly nausea after fatty foods. In addition, sweating, hand tremors, thirst, bitterness in the mouth or a lump in the throat. The body is cleansed and coughs up dark mucus.
Seventh day
On the seventh day of quitting, the physical phase of nicotine addiction is almost over. Now the body has rebuilt itself to function fully at normal levels without the addition of nicotine. Full recovery will begin now. The longest rehabilitation will take place for the arteries and lungs. Emotionally, on the seventh day of quitting, a person feels empty. Smoking is no longer a physiological need, it is just a daily ritual.
The first six months
First month
What happens in the first month after breaking a bad habit? This further regenerates 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 most needed for new cells to function have stabilized after a person quits smoking and gets rid of nicotine addiction.
But psychologically, this month is very difficult. Some are satisfied and enjoy life, while others think about the number of days without smoking.
Second month
What happens in the second month after quitting smoking: the cells have already gone through a renewal phase of about 2-3 cycles, so this is the best thing for women: the yellowing and dryness of the skin disappears. However, the vascular network is still preserved. This is because the vascular cells have not yet been renewed. The lungs also continue to recover, but these processes have not yet reached the point where they are the smallest structural elements of lung tissue. The smoking ritual has not yet completely surpassed its usefulness, 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, tones can be distorted by the influence of any factor, especially due to stress. However, in the third month after quitting smoking, vascular tone returns to normal. By the way, the third month is considered critical, because at this time the physical desire to smoke disappears, but some want to try again as before. At this time, the headache and dizziness have already completely disappeared. Man sleeps well.
Fourth month
What happens in the fourth month? Complete renewal of skin cells, so the skin becomes normal, itching, dryness and peeling disappear.
In former smokers, the function of the pancreas, stomach and liver is normalized, so the food is better absorbed. The same thing applies to the intestines.
Appetite is stable, because after quitting smoking, stress disappears and there is no desire to eat sweets.
Fifth month
The most difficult thing in the fifth month after quitting smoking is the liver, only at the end of this month some cells in this organ begin to recover. After that, healthy cells can take over some functions from dead neighbors. The lungs continue to recover. Sputum is either less or less than if you just quit smoking. The urge to smoke is only occasional, but it will last for up to 10 months after quitting.
Sixth month
Six months ago, a man smoked his last cigarette. To do this, the blood in the body was completely renewed, not all blood cells were exposed to nicotine. They can now transport full oxygen.
After quitting smoking, the liver continues to regenerate.
This will continue for another six months. At this stage, the pain in the lungs began to improve. Six months after quitting, it is much easier for a person to breathe. Weight returned to normal. Appetite is also normal.
From the moment you give up a bad habit
What happens in the seventh month? The sense of smell improves. Now a person begins to feel better aromas. The taste of the food has also improved significantly.
In the eighth month of quitting, when a former smoker coughs, sputum is already released and the cough itself becomes difficult. Now the lungs can cope on their own. If a person already has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his condition will improve significantly in the eighth month of quitting. The disease enters a stage of remission, and if the person does not start smoking again, it will continue for the rest of the time.
In the ninth month of quitting, smoking will no longer cause you to want to smoke. But it is important to learn to control yourself, because there are many cases when a person automatically starts thinking about something and starts smoking.
In the tenth month of quitting, some people have real dreams where they smoke, but in real life they can easily do without smoking. Smoking in a dream is very real and all the feelings are alive, so waking up will be painful. This is the reason why many people smoke in the morning. By the way, if a person likes to read, it is easier to control the vocal cords during this period.
In the eleventh month of quitting, a person can easily cope with running, brisk walking, strength training and other sports. But the load should be gradually increased. Again, the risk of smoking is about 20-25%.
What happens a year after giving up a bad habit: the body is almost completely restored. Now the risk of stroke is not more than 30%. The probability of a heart attack is reduced by half. The probability of developing oncological diseases and liver pathologies is reduced by 90%.
Result
If you want to quit smoking, a quit diary is the best solution. It will help with motivation, because giving up a bad habit does not always come quickly and easily.
But if you read about the positive changes that take place in the body every day, it helps to maintain this trend. In addition, it will show you which way a person goes every day.