Quit smoking calendar

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

Why do you need a smoker's calendar

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

What happens to the body when you quit smoking

The first stage that will have to be overcome is nicotine withdrawal, because of which it can be very difficult both mentally and physically. Gradually, the body gets used to producing this substance on its own. Over time, the normal functioning of all systems is restored, especially the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The calendar of the quit smoking will tell in detail about the changes in the body at each stage. It also describes what emotions will accompany a person.

Quit Smoking Diary

It is detailed. A smoking cessation calendar option is presented in the table:

Calendar stages (days, months)	Changes in the body of quitting smoking	Thoughts and emotions of quitting smoking	The feeling of quitting smoking
One day	From the moment 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 cope with it with the help of self-hypnosis or distracted by household chores.	Dizziness is felt, appetite is poor.
2nd	The amount of mucus produced by the lungs decreases, and intestinal cells are renewed.	You are still hopeful, but you have become irritable and nervous. The craving for smoking is suppressed only by self-hypnosis.	Cough appears, may occur
3rd	The cleansing of the bronchi begins, more blood flows to the heart and brain. The vascular tone improves, the cells require less nicotine.	You become very irritable, nervous. It appears that you are psychologically dependent on the smoking process.	You want to eat more, especially sweets. Suffering heartburn, spinning
4th	The brain receives almost normal amounts of blood.	You can control aggression, more often you are in a normal, rather than depressed mood. Sleep is still weak.	Sudden pressure surges are possible. Gradually, you change your diet, choosing foods with a pronounced taste. Cough intensifies, there is a feeling of a lump in the throat.
5th	Microtrauma is healed on the tongue, vascular tone is completely normalized.	The state of health is bad, the desire to smoke appears almost every hour. The smell of smoke is very attractive.	The quit smoking calendar says that during this period you will first feel the undistorted taste of certain foods. There is a slimy lump in the throat. It is difficult to breathe, the cough is wet.
6th	The secretion of the stomach, pancreas is normalized. The cells of "white" blood in the body were all formed without nicotine.	The mood is very bad, I want to return to smoking. At this stage, some people start looking for cigarettes.	The main symptoms are excessive sweating, trembling hands. May taste bitter in the mouth. However, this is due to an excess of oxygen in the brain, and not due to withdrawal.
7th	The physical craving for smoking stops. All systems will be restored.	On this day, you practically do not feel anything. The desire to quit smoking becomes more stable.	Periodic stool disturbances are likely. The skin becomes dry and flaky.
10th	The lungs and blood vessels are rebuilt to work in a different mode, the immune system begins to recover.	The longing for cigarettes is no longer so strong, but being around smokers is hard.	The cough is softened, 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 state is still depressed.	The complexion improves in young throwers. The cough has practically disappeared.
Two weeks	The bronchial mucosa is almost completely healed. The walls of blood vessels receive a sufficient amount of nutrients.	The risk of breaking down is very high.	The skin becomes lighter. There is a slight yellow tint.
1st month	Many cells have already fully recovered and the whole body is ready to live without nicotine.	Enthusiasm fades away, a person forgets why he wanted to quit smoking. It is important not to get lost.
3rd	The blood vessels are fully restored.	The critical phase during which many start smoking again is coming to an end.	The thrower is almost not worried about anything, he feels healthy.
6th	Recovery of the liver begins.	The quitter no longer wants to smoke, does not even remember his habit.	The weight has stabilized.
12th	The risk of getting a heart attack has halved, and lung cancer - by 85%.	Stalling is very unlikely.	The thrower feels like a completely healthy and active person.