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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...
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Timetable of a quit
Posted on 12/27/08, 04:19 am
This might give you some idea of what is likely to happen. This is just a guide. Don't forget though that everyone's quit is different.
- 8 hours after your last cigarette, carbon monoxide levels in the blood reduce by half and oxygen levels return to normal.
- 24 hours afterwards, carbon monoxide has been eliminated from your body and your lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
- Within 48 hours your sense of taste and smell are reawakening.
- After 72 hours your breathing is easier, your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels increase.
- After 2 weeks circulation improves throughout your body.
- During week 2 your withdrawal symptoms should start to lessen.
- During week 3 your concentration should improve.
- During week 3 your cravings should be easing off - you are through the worst!
- During week 4 any irritability, restlessness or depression should lift. Stopping smoking reduces the risk of 50 different diseases and conditions.
- At 2 months you may still have cravings, but without the nasty withdrawal symptoms you experienced at the beginning, controlling them is easier
- After 3 months, coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing decrease
- From 3-9 months overall lung function can improve by 5-10%