When do cravings reduce?

[Mr lex]

I found this again and found it useful. I had it printed out and posted by my 'puter, just to 'remind me', I hope it helps.

 

 

 

Within 20 minutes - Blood pressure and pulse rate start to return to normal

 

Within 8 Hours - Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half. Oxygen levels return to normal.

 

Within 24 Hours - Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris. You won't believe the gunge that comes up at first as your body begins to re-grow cilia, the tiny hairs that line your airways and help push up impurities from your lungs - your smoking destroyed these.

 

Within 48 Hours - There is no nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved

 

Within 72 Hours - Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase

 

Within 2-12 weeks - Circulation rapidly improves

 

Within 3-9 months - Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung functions are increased by up to 10%. Personally, my smokers cough actually disappeared after 4-5 days!

 

Within 5 years - Risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker

 

Within 10 years - Risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked

[Mr lex]

I was going to ask about Zyban as I've seen it mentioned quite alot but I wasn't sure what it was, so thank you for the post, you've saved me from asking

 

I did Zyban and NRT before I found out about 'Champix' (other wise known as 'dog food'). Zyban had a bad effect on me, bad dreams, turned me nasty, (thats just not me) Champix is an expensive drug, but has little in the way of side effects, If you want to give it a go, you may have to tell the powers that be you have tried everything else.

 

I don't agree with NRT, I know it's the NHS favorite method, but to me it's like telling an alcoholic he can't have his Vodka, so drink some Gin until you get used to the idea.

 

Lex