What happens to your body three weeks after you quit smoking. At this point, your body is going through the withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal.
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It is a tremendous accomplishment to make it through the first few days after quitting smoking, and after three weeks, you will probably have gotten over the initial shock of the physical withdrawal symptoms. So, what should we expect from here on out?
Your heart rate will start to return to normal approximately twenty minutes after you have finished your last cigarette, which is when you will first feel the positive effects of quitting smoking. After eight hours, you will notice that your oxygen levels are beginning to return to normal, and after two days, all remaining carbon monoxide will have been flushed out of your body.
Although there is no doubt that quitting is beneficial, this does not mean that doing so will be simple.
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The first three days of quitting smoking are the most difficult, and by the third day of stopping, many former smokers begin to suffer the discomforts of physical withdrawal.
According to Very Well Mind, the symptoms of this withdrawal can include symptoms similar to the flu, irritability, nervousness, insomnia, and increased appetite; therefore, the whole experience is not going to be a pleasant one.
By eating five small meals a day, drinking lots of water, going for a walk, and having a little nap, you can help reduce the withdrawal symptoms, but the cravings should hopefully start to subside approximately three to four weeks after you quit smoking.
According to the National Health Service (NHS), after you stop smoking, your blood circulation will improve within two to twelve weeks, resulting in improved circulation to your heart and muscles.
If you maintain your new life without smoking, after three weeks the majority of people who stop smoking will have made it over the shock of the physical withdrawal symptoms.
However, this may not be how it seems in your mind as a result of psychological withdrawal, which can make you feel as if you're desiring something all over again even though your body will have conquered the need for nicotine to satisfy its physical requirements.
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Very Well Mind recommends writing down the reasons you quit smoking to avoid "romanticising" smoking and concentrate on more healthy or productive thoughts as a way to help ignore the urges for smoking.
Find out what causes you to go for a cigarette so you can formulate a plan to deal with it and remember to be patient with yourself. Once you've done this, you'll be more equipped to kick the habit. You might also seek help from friends or communities that meet online.
At three months after quitting smoking, some former smokers may have gotten over the "novelty" of quitting and be tempted to pick up another cigarette. However, you can avoid the cravings if you keep your focus on the health benefits of quitting, remind yourself that what you're feeling is normal and temporary, and do your best to distract yourself from any cravings you may have.
Keep in mind that after three months of not smoking, any coughs, wheezing, or breathing problems will be improving, and after one year of not smoking, your chance of having a heart attack will have been cut in half in comparison to a smoker's risk.
If you quit smoking now, in ten years your risk of dying from lung cancer will be half of what it is for a smoker; therefore, even though it is difficult, it is worth the patience!