If you are wondering what happens when you quit smoking it is quite likely that you are seriously considering quitting smoking. And that is good news because your whole life will change if you follow through and quit smoking. Your health will improve, your finances will improve, and your family will appreciate living in a clean smoke free environment.
So here’s what to expect when quitting smoking!
The first thing to consider is your quit smoking timeline. It takes 21 days to break any habit or to withdraw from any addiction so your first priority is to set a firm date to begin your 21 day success journey. Make it clear to yourself that you are quitting smoking for 21 days only, not a lifetime. Anyone can survive 21 days without a cigarette if they have the right mindset.
What happens after I quit smoking?
For the first three days you will have serious withdrawal symptoms and will suffer from occasional anxiety attacks and you will have constant cravings for nicotine. The way to deal with these temporary distractions is to keep very busy and stay away from anyone who is smoking. You should also remove all cigarettes, lighters, matches, etc. from your home and work place. Remember your quit smoking timeline is only 21 days so you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Can quitting smoking cause depression?
Yes of course quitting smoking can cause depression but it will be short lived and in a few days you will be well on your way to victory over all tobacco products. Just go back and look at your “quit smoking timeline” and check off another successful day without smoking.
What to expect after quitting smoking:
People often want to know how they will cope once nicotine has permanently left their body and what to expect after quitting smoking. After all, their whole life revolved around cigarettes. The two most important things they can expect is an immediate increase in available cash, since they no longer are paying for cigarettes, and a great sense of pride and satisfaction that they actually beat their addiction. On the negative side they can expect people who still smoke to try and get them back into the cycle of addiction by always offering them a smoke or cigar.
By the way, if you do create a written quit smoking timeline be sure to put it in an attractive folder or binder so you can keep it on display to remind you of your 21 day success. Although you will continue to have occasional cravings for cigarettes after the 21 day period the worst is over and you can easily defeat those cravings.
I hope this message was helpful to anyone who wants to know what to expect when quitting smoking and what to expect after quitting smoking.
My name is Albert Mead. I quit smoking on June 11, 2010.
