Quit the smoking calendar

Smoking is known to be a bad habit that is very difficult, but it is possible to quit. To help people addicted to nicotine, a special withdrawal calendar has been developed. It describes in detail what happens to the body after quitting smoking. If you want to start a life without cigarettes, you definitely need such a diary.

Why you need a smoking calendar

The diary is essential for motivation. Many people know that it is better not to smoke, but do not understand why they should specifically quit addiction.The calendar describes in detail the sensations that will accompany the thrower at each stage: emotional, physiological. The changes that occur, the reaction of all systems and organs to quitting smoking are clearly listed. The main benefit of a smoking cessation calendar is that it shows how a person has passed. This helps to increase the chances of achieving the set goal.

What happens to the body when you quit smoking

The first step that will have to be overcome is nicotine withdrawal, which can be very difficult both mentally and physically. Gradually, the body becomes accustomed 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 will tell you in detail about the changes in the body at each stage. It also describes what emotions will accompany a person.

Quit the smoking diary

In detail. An option for a smoking cessation calendar is presented in the table:

Calendar Stages (Days, Months)	Changes in the body of smoking cessation	Thoughts and emotions for quitting smoking	Quit smoking
One day	Since you last smoked a cigarette, you have less carbon monoxide in your blood and your tissues are enriched with oxygen.	You are confident and proud of your decision. If you are attracted to smoking, you can easily deal with it with the help of self-hypnosis or you are distracted from household chores.	Feeling dizzy, poor appetite.
2nd	The amount of mucus produced by the lungs decreases and the intestinal cells are renewed.	You still have hope, but you have become irritable and nervous. The thirst for smoking is suppressed only by self-hypnosis.	Cough occurs, may appear
3rd	Bronchial cleansing begins, more blood flows to the heart and brain. Vascular tone improves, cells need less nicotine.	You become very irritable, nervous. You seem to be psychologically dependent on the process of smoking.	You want to eat more, especially sweets. Suffering from heartburn, spinning
4th	The brain receives almost normal amounts of blood.	You can control aggression, more often you are in a normal rather than a depressed mood. Sleep is still weak.	Sudden pressure surges are possible. Gradually change your diet, choosing foods with a pronounced taste. The cough intensifies, there is a feeling of a lump in the throat.
5th	Microtrauma heals on the tongue, vascular tone is completely normalized.	Health is poor, the urge to smoke appears almost every hour. The smell of smoke is very attractive.	The smoking cessation calendar says that during this period you will first feel the undistorted taste of certain foods. There is a mucous lump in the throat. Breathing is difficult, the cough is wet.
6th	The secretion of the stomach, pancreas is normalized. The "white" blood cells in the body are formed without nicotine.	The mood is very bad, I want to go back to smoking. At this point, some people start looking for cigarettes.	The main symptoms are excessive sweating, trembling hands. It may have a bitter taste in the mouth. However, this is due to an excess of oxygen in the brain, not a deprivation.
7th	The physical desire to smoke stops. All systems will be restored.	You feel practically nothing on this day. The desire to quit smoking becomes more stable.	Periodic stool disorders are likely. The skin becomes dry and flaky.
10th	Lungs and blood vessels are restored to work in a different mode, the immune system begins to recover.	The craving for cigarettes is no longer so strong, but being among smokers is difficult.	The cough is softened, the mucus appears only after eating hot foods and drinks.
12th	Changes in the body after quitting smoking lead to the fact that tissues receive more nutrients.	The support of loved ones is very important because the country is still depressed.	The complexion improves in young throwers. The cough has virtually disappeared.
Two weeks	The bronchial mucosa is almost completely healed. The walls of blood vessels receive a sufficient amount of nutrients.	The risk of breakage is very high.	The skin becomes lighter. It has a slight yellow tinge.
1st month	Many cells are now fully recovered and the whole body is ready to live without nicotine.	Enthusiasm disappears, one forgets why he wanted to quit smoking. It is important not to get lost.
3rd	Blood vessels are completely restored.	The critical phase in which many start smoking again is over.	The thrower worries almost nothing, he feels healthy.
6th	Liver recovery begins.	Quitters no longer want to smoke, don't even remember their habit.	Weight stabilized.
12th	The risk of heart attack is halved, and lung cancer - by 85%.	Delay is very unlikely.	The thrower feels like a completely healthy and active person.