Quit smoking calendar

It is known that smoking is a pernicious habit, which is very difficult, but it is possible to quit. To help nicotine addicts, a special smoking cessation calendar has been developed. It details what happens to the body after quitting smoking. If you have the desire to start a cigarette-free life, you definitely need such a diary.

Why do you need a smoking calendar

A diary is essential for motivation. Many people know it's best not to smoke, but they don't understand why they should specifically give up addiction.The calendar describes in detail the sensations that will accompany the pitcher in each phase: emotional, physiological. The changes taking place, the reaction of all systems and organs to the abandonment of cigarettes are clearly listed. The main benefit of a quit smoking calendar is that it shows how a person has fared. This helps to increase the chances of reaching the intended goal.

What happens to the body when you stop smoking

The first stage that will have to be overcome is nicotine withdrawal, due to 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 quit smoking calendar will tell you in detail about the changes in the body at each stage. It also describes what emotions will accompany a person.

Diary to quit smoking

It's detailed. A calendar option for quitting smoking is presented in the table:

Calendar phases (days, months)	Changes in the body of quitting smoking	Thoughts and emotions of quitting smoking	Stop 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 deal with it with the help of self-hypnosis or you are distracted from household chores.	You feel dizzy, your appetite is low.
2 °	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 urge to smoke is only suppressed by self-hypnosis.	Cough appears, may occur
3 °	Bronchial cleansing begins, more blood flows to the heart and brain. Vascular tone improves, cells require less nicotine.	You become very irritable, nervous. You seem to be psychologically addicted to the smoking process.	You want to eat more, especially sweets. Suffering from heartburn, turning
4th	The brain receives near-normal amounts of blood.	You can control aggression, the more often you are in a normal mood, rather than depressed. 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 lump in the throat.
fifth	The microtrauma has healed on the tongue, the vascular tone is completely normalized.	The state of health is very bad, the desire to smoke appears almost every hour. The smell of smoke is very attractive.	The quit smoking calendar says that during this time you will first taste the undistorted taste of certain foods. There is a slimy lump in my throat. It is difficult to breathe, the cough is wet.
6 °	The secretion of the stomach, the pancreas is normalized. The "white" blood cells in the body were all formed without nicotine.	The mood is bad, I want to go back to smoking. At this stage, some people start looking for cigarettes.	The main symptoms are excessive sweating, shaking hands. It can have a bitter taste in the mouth. However, this is due to an excess of oxygen in the brain and not a withdrawal.
7th	The physical desire to smoke stops. All systems will be restored.	On this day, you practically feel nothing. 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 function in a different way, the immune system begins to recover.	The craving for cigarettes is no longer that strong, but being with smokers is difficult.	Cough softens, mucus appears only after eating hot food and drinks.
12th	Changes in the body after quitting smoking lead to the tissues receiving more nutrients.	The support of loved ones is very important, because the state is still depressed.	The complexion improves in young pitchers. The cough has practically disappeared.
Two weeks	The bronchial mucosa is almost completely healed. The walls of the blood vessels receive a sufficient amount of nutrients.	The risk of breakage is very high.	The skin becomes lighter. There is a slight yellow tinge.
1st month	Many cells have already fully recovered and the whole body is ready to live without nicotine.	The enthusiasm fades, a person forgets why he wanted to quit smoking. It is important not to get lost.
3 °	The blood vessels are fully restored.	The critical phase during which many start smoking again is coming to an end.	The pitcher is hardly worried at all, he feels sane.
6 °	The liver begins to recover.	Those who quit no longer want to smoke, they don't even remember his habit.	The weight has stabilized.
12th	The risk of having a heart attack has halved, and lung cancer - by 85%.	Stalling is very unlikely.	The pitcher feels like a completely healthy and active person.