How long will it take 25 years of nicotine to work its way out of my system?

Answer 1

Quitting is hard. Here are some of the benefits to get you going:

20 minutes after quitting - heart rate drops

12 hrs after quitting - carbon monoxide level in blood normalizes

2 wks to 3 mos after quitting - circulation improves and lung function increases

1 to 9 mos after quitting - ciilia function in lungs returns to normal, coughing & shortness of breath decreases

1 yr after quitting - risk of coronary heart disease reduced by half

5 yrs after quitting - risk of stroke reduced to that of nonsmoker

10 yrs after quitting - risk of lung & many other cancers reduced to that of nonsmoker

15 yrs after quitting - risk of coronary heart disease reduced to that of nonsmoker

Immediate rewards:
No more bad breath, premature wrinkling of skin, stained teeth, gum disease, yellow fingernails, smoky clothes & hair

Food tastes better, sense of smell returns to normal, ordinary activities no longer leave you out of breath, save money.

Quitting smoking causes withdrawal symptoms that last from one to several weeks. Stopping "cold turkey" will usually result in withdrawal, which is why it's best to see your doctor for a smoking cessation program in order to reduce the withdrawal symptoms.
Best of luck to you!!

Answer 2

The nicotine will not stay in your system, but the damage will take 10 years to repair.

Answer 3

Physically only a few days Red. The most difficult part as you know is the mental aspect of quitting. No lectures here, you need to find your own way of quitting. Personally I kept thinking of all the people who I have seen suffer and work really hard for each breath they take. It is one of the most difficult things in life to do by stopping, but I have faith you can do it....good luck.

Answer 4

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."