A schedule for quitting smoking is a very practical thing. It 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 who suffer from nicotine addiction, a special calendar has been developed, which lists by day all the positive changes in the human body that occur after stopping smoking. In addition, the diary contains not only the physiological aspect, but also the emotional aspect.
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 of quitting smoking, the concentration of carbon monoxide, which was previously contained in human blood, begins to gradually decrease. As a result, the carrying capacity of erythrocytes is greatly improved. After that, more oxygen enters the cells of various tissues all over the body.
From the first day of quitting smoking, mood improves significantly. The person feels joy at the decision. He is confident and proud of having been able to face a difficult task. He is convinced that this decision is final. At this point, the person has virtually no desire to smoke or is not felt at all. Moreover, on the first day, you just have to distract yourself from it and do your usual daily worries. But at the same time, slight dizziness and weakness may appear. Sometimes there is a feeling of anxiety, the appetite worsens. Some people have trouble falling asleep due to sleeping problems.
Day two
On the second day, mucus synthesis in the lungs gradually begins to decrease. The ciliated epithelium of the lungs already works much better. The first symptoms appear, which indicate a lack of nicotine. But at the same time, the cells of the intestinal mucosa begin to be replaced with new ones.
As for 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 be gradually reduced significantly. Sometimes a person is very active and then becomes sluggish and drowsy.
Regarding physiological manifestations, appetite is still weak, but some people may have an appetite for bright and strong tasting foods. A former smoker develops a cough, the attacks of which gradually intensify. Sometimes shortness of breath suffers. There is abdominal pain, the urge to urinate becomes more frequent. The dryness of the skin is felt.
Third day
On the 3rd day, the recovery process of the ciliated epithelium begins. The repair also affects the mucous layers of the bronchi. In the pancreas, more alkaline fractions are secreted, and the amount of mucus in the stomach decreases significantly. Circulation in the heart and brain is 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 manifesting itself. By the way, the appetite increases sharply, you constantly want something sweet.
Fourth day
On the fourth day after quitting 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: the aggressiveness gradually decreases. By the way, nervousness can be stopped with various drugs.
The patient may be euphoric or depressed. Some people suffer from high blood pressure, tinnitus, constipation, cough, dizziness. Fingers and toes swell a little.
Fifth day
On the 5th day, superficial strain injuries on the tongue begin to heal. Without addiction to nicotine, the tone of the blood vessels returns to normal. Recovery takes place in separate areas of the bronchi and lungs, but the disturbances in the intestines have not yet passed. The food tastes sharp again, but there is a lump in the throat and it is still difficult to breathe. The fifth day of quitting smoking is considered one of the most difficult, as the euphoria passes and the state of health does not improve yet. On other days, the risk of breakdown is high.
Sixth day
On day 6, mucus production in the lower areas of the lungs increases. Eyelashes 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 stopping smoking, dyskinetic-like disorders of the duodenum and gallbladder may appear. On this day, all white blood cells have already developed without the influence of nicotine.
The withdrawal syndrome manifests itself again: irritability, tearing, insomnia. I want cigarettes, it's hard to remember, but possible.
Vegetative disorders may be exacerbated. Decreased appetite or even nausea after fatty foods. Additionally, increased sweating, hand tremors, thirst, bitterness in the mouth, or lump in the throat. The body is cleansed and black mucus coughs up.
Seventh day
By the seventh day of quitting smoking, the physical phase of nicotine addiction almost ends. 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 the lungs. As for the emotional state, on the seventh day after quitting smoking, a person feels empty. Smoking is no longer a physiological need, but only an ordinary daily ritual.
First six months
First month
What happens the first month after quitting a bad habit? This additional 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 which are further necessary for the new cells are stabilized, which now work after a person has stoppedsmoking and got rid of nicotine addiction.
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 is the best for women: the yellowing and dryness of theskin disappear. But the vascular network is still preserved. This is because 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 parts of lung tissue. The smoking ritual hasn't fully survived its usefulness yet, so every now and then I feel like a smoke.
Third month
By the third month there is complete recovery of blood vessel cells. Before that, their tone may be disturbed due to the action of all factors, especially due to stress. But by the third month after quitting smoking, vascular tone is normalized. By the way, the third month is considered critical, because around this time the physical craving for cigarettes subsides, but some people want to try again, just like before. By this time, the headaches and dizziness are already completely gone. The person is sleeping well.
Fourth month
What happens in the fourth month? Complete renewal of skin cells, the complexion returns to normal, itching, dryness and scaling 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.
The appetite is stabilized, because the stress after quitting smoking passes and there is no desire to constantly eat sweets.
Fifth month
In the fifth month after quitting smoking, the most difficult is the liver, it is only at the end of this month that the restoration begins in some cells of this organ. After that, healthy cells can take over some of the functions of dead neighbors. The lungs continue to recover. Phlegm is absent or much less than when you quit smoking. The urge to smoke only occurs occasionally, but it will continue for up to 10 months after you quit.
Sixth month
Six months ago, a man smoked his last cigarette. For this, the blood in the body was completely renewed, not all blood cells were 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 point, the acini in the lungs also began to recover. Six months after quitting smoking, a person can breathe much easier. The weight has returned to normal. Appetite also becomes normal.
Year from when you gave up the bad habit
What happens in the seventh month? The sense of smell improves. Now a person begins to feel better aromas. The perception of the palatability of food is also significantly improved.
By the eighth month of quitting smoking, the mucus is no longer released when a former smoker coughs and the cough itself barely appears. Now the lungs can cope with problems on their own. If a person has already developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, their condition will improve noticeably by the eighth month after quitting smoking. The disease enters a phase of remission, and will continue for the rest of the time, if the person does not resume smoking.
During the ninth month after quitting smoking, cigarettes no longer cause such an acute desire to smoke. But it is important to relearn how to control yourself, because there are many cases when a person automatically begins to smoke while thinking about something.
During the tenth month after quitting smoking, some people have realistic dreams of smoking, but in real life they can easily go without cigarettes. In a dream, smoking is very real, and all the sensations are sharp, 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, it is much easier to control the vocal cords during this period.
In the eleventh month after quitting smoking, a person can easily do jogging, brisk walking, weight training, and other sports. But the load must be gradually increased. The risk of resuming smoking is approximately 20 to 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 has halved. The probability of developing oncological diseases and liver pathologies decreased by 90%.
Conclusion
If there is a desire to quit smoking, then a smoking cessation diary is the best solution. This will help with motivation because it doesn't always come out quickly and easily to give up a bad habit.
But if you read daily what positive changes are taking place in the body, it helps to keep the trend going. In addition, this diary will show the path taken by the person.