"How will I feel when I quit smoking" - Bamigboye Oluwatimilehin
You may crave cigarettes, be irritable, feel very hungry, cough often,
get headaches, have difficulty concentrating, or experience
constipation.
These symptoms of withdrawal occur because your body is used to
nicotine, the active addicting agent within cigarettes.
When withdrawal symptoms occur within the first two weeks after
quitting, stay in control. Think about your reasons for quitting.
Remind yourself that these are signs that your body is healing and
getting used to being without cigarettes.
The withdrawal symptoms are only temporary. They are strongest when
you first quit but will go away within 10 to 14 days. Remember that
withdrawal symptoms are easier to treat than the major diseases that
smoking can cause.
You may still have the desire to smoke. There are many strong
associations with smoking, such as smoking during specific situations,
with a variety of emotions, or with certain people in their lives. The
best way to overcome these associations is to experience them without
smoking.
If you smoke again (called a relapse), do not lose hope. Seventy-five
percent of those who quit relapse. Most smokers quit three times
before they are successful. If you relapse, don't give up! Review the
reasons why you wanted to become a nonsmoker. Plan ahead and think
about what you will do next time you get the urge to smoke.
What happens when you quit?
*After 20 minutes
You stop polluting the air
Your blood pressure and pulse decrease
The temperature of your hands and feet increases
After 8 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal
Oxygen levels in your blood increase
*After 24 hours
Your risk of heart attack decreases
*After 48 hours
Nerve endings start re-growing
-Your ability to taste and smell is enhanced
*After 2 weeks to 3 months
-Your circulation improves
-Your exercise tolerance improves
After 1 to 9 months
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease
Your overall energy level increases
After 1 year
Your risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker
After 5 to 15 years
Your risk of stroke is reduced to that of people who have never smoked
After 10 years
Your risk of dying from lung cancer drops to almost the same rate as a
lifelong NON-smoker. You decrease the risk of other cancers – of the
mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas
After 15 years
Your risk of heart disease is reduced to that of people who have never smoked
Resources: where to get help
You need to decide to give yourself the most precious gift a smoker
can give to him or herself -- a gift of life, health and self-esteem
-- by becoming a nonsmoker.
UCH ,
Tobacco Treatment Center is based on the latest scientific knowledge.
We can help you understand all the treatment options available and
create a customized plan to help you quit successfully.
*How does it work?
1.You'll start by meeting with a tobacco cessation specialist. You'll
learn how much you depend on nicotine, how ready you are to quit, and
what your preferred method of learning is.
2.Your specialist will develop a personalized treatment plan for you.
This may include tobacco treatment medication such as varenicline
(Chantix®), bupropion (Zyban®) and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
such as nicotine gum, lozenge or patch. Behavioral therapy such as
appropriate reading material, web-based programs, and individual or
group counseling will also be available.
3.The tobacco treatment specialist will stay in touch with you to
check on your progress, find out how well treatment is working for you
- and celebrate your successes.
Thanks to Jah for Reviving Me from this bad habit after being
influenced by peer groups.
♥
Follow us on twitter (@iambenavat) -
www.twitter.com/iambenavat
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Like our Facebook fanpage -
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♥
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get headaches, have difficulty concentrating, or experience
constipation.
These symptoms of withdrawal occur because your body is used to
nicotine, the active addicting agent within cigarettes.
When withdrawal symptoms occur within the first two weeks after
quitting, stay in control. Think about your reasons for quitting.
Remind yourself that these are signs that your body is healing and
getting used to being without cigarettes.
The withdrawal symptoms are only temporary. They are strongest when
you first quit but will go away within 10 to 14 days. Remember that
withdrawal symptoms are easier to treat than the major diseases that
smoking can cause.
You may still have the desire to smoke. There are many strong
associations with smoking, such as smoking during specific situations,
with a variety of emotions, or with certain people in their lives. The
best way to overcome these associations is to experience them without
smoking.
If you smoke again (called a relapse), do not lose hope. Seventy-five
percent of those who quit relapse. Most smokers quit three times
before they are successful. If you relapse, don't give up! Review the
reasons why you wanted to become a nonsmoker. Plan ahead and think
about what you will do next time you get the urge to smoke.
What happens when you quit?
*After 20 minutes
You stop polluting the air
Your blood pressure and pulse decrease
The temperature of your hands and feet increases
After 8 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal
Oxygen levels in your blood increase
*After 24 hours
Your risk of heart attack decreases
*After 48 hours
Nerve endings start re-growing
-Your ability to taste and smell is enhanced
*After 2 weeks to 3 months
-Your circulation improves
-Your exercise tolerance improves
After 1 to 9 months
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease
Your overall energy level increases
After 1 year
Your risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker
After 5 to 15 years
Your risk of stroke is reduced to that of people who have never smoked
After 10 years
Your risk of dying from lung cancer drops to almost the same rate as a
lifelong NON-smoker. You decrease the risk of other cancers – of the
mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas
After 15 years
Your risk of heart disease is reduced to that of people who have never smoked
Resources: where to get help
You need to decide to give yourself the most precious gift a smoker
can give to him or herself -- a gift of life, health and self-esteem
-- by becoming a nonsmoker.
UCH ,
Tobacco Treatment Center is based on the latest scientific knowledge.
We can help you understand all the treatment options available and
create a customized plan to help you quit successfully.
*How does it work?
1.You'll start by meeting with a tobacco cessation specialist. You'll
learn how much you depend on nicotine, how ready you are to quit, and
what your preferred method of learning is.
2.Your specialist will develop a personalized treatment plan for you.
This may include tobacco treatment medication such as varenicline
(Chantix®), bupropion (Zyban®) and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
such as nicotine gum, lozenge or patch. Behavioral therapy such as
appropriate reading material, web-based programs, and individual or
group counseling will also be available.
3.The tobacco treatment specialist will stay in touch with you to
check on your progress, find out how well treatment is working for you
- and celebrate your successes.
Thanks to Jah for Reviving Me from this bad habit after being
influenced by peer groups.
♥
Follow us on twitter (@iambenavat) -
www.twitter.com/iambenavat
Instagram - @Nawti_flame
Like our Facebook fanpage -
www.fb.com/iambenavat
Google - www.google.com/ BamigboyeTimilehin
♥
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