If I quit smoking today, how long would it take to feel human again?

Answer 1

At 2 weeks I already felt much better and cravings were much less intense. At 1 month I think I actually felt human again. Good Luck!

Answer 2

I just read about some research that found that people using the patch had a higher success rate if they used the patch a week /before/ they stopped! Too late to do that, but maybe you aren't far off base. Anyway, just about everyone I know cheated some on nicotine replacement therapy, so I wouldn't let your slip-up get you down, I used the lozenges (which I liked better than the patches because you have more control over the dose) and occasionally I'd break down and smoke a cigarette. But over time, as I became accustomed to the lower nicotine levels, that urge went away, and eventually it got to the point where when I tried smoking it just grossed me out. So just keep the slip-ups as low as you can and have faith that the symptoms will go away with time. As to the withdrawal symptoms -- they are that, not habit, the patch doesn't give you the heavy, rapid dose of nicotine you're used to, so it cushions the withdrawal rather than eliminates it -- I've never found that the deep breathing thing works either. Nothing does, very well, but I've found that sucking on hard candy helps. (Not sugarless, alas . . . the sugar seems to be what reduces the cravings.) Also exercise -- it can release endorphins. And, curiously, twirling an earring -- the ear lobe is in acupuncture point. Strange but true, a friend showed me that trick and it does help. Mostly, stay away from stress if you can, and you'll just have to ride it out. It will get better. And if this doesn't work for you, get a prescription for Chantix. If you're one of the people who can take it, it can be extremely effective.

Answer 3

Look, if your addicted then you will never feel completely normal, You will always have a subtle craving for a smoke. But don't be discouraged, the first 2 weeks are the absolute worst, if you can get past that you are on the right track.

Answer 4

Within 12 hours after you have your last cigarette, your body will begin to heal itself. The levels of carbon monoxide and nicotine in your system will decline rapidly, and your heart and lungs will begin to repair the damage caused by cigarette smoke.

Within a few days you will probably begin to notice some remarkable changes in your body. Your sense of smell and taste may improve. You will breathe easier, and your smoker's hack will begin to disappear, although you may notice that you will continue to cough for a while. And you will be free from the mess, smell, inconvenience, expense, and dependence of cigarette smoking.

As your body begins to repair itself, instead of feeling better right away, you may feel worse for a while. It's important to understand that healing is a process­p;it begins immediately, but it continues over time. These "withdrawal pangs" are really symptoms of the recovery process.

Immediately after quitting, many ex-smokers experience "symptoms of recovery" such as temporary weight gain caused by fluid retention, irregularity, and dry, sore gums or tongue. You may feel edgy, hungry, more tired, and more short-tempered than usual and have trouble sleeping and notice that you are coughing a lot. These symptoms are the result of your body clearing itself of nicotine, a powerful addictive chemical. Most nicotine is gone from the body in 2-3 days.

Answer 5

From my own experience three days of feeling bad and mad at everyone---Then you should began to feel better--- find something to do after eating or drinking---change your habits do a lot of walking.

Answer 6

No one mentions the severe withdrawals and cravings. Do yourself a favor honey, get yourself a nicotine patch, it helps a great deal.

Answer 7

What were you smoking that made you feel inhuman? And where can I get some?!

Answer 8

At 20 minutes after quitting:
blood pressure decreases
pulse rate drops
body temperature of hands and feet increases.

At 8 hours:
carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
oxygen level in blood increases to normal

At 24 hours:
chance of a heart attack decreases

At 48 hours:
nerve endings start regrowing
ability to smell and taste improve

Between 2 weeks and 3 months:
circulation improves
walking becomes easier
lung function increases

Between 1- 9 months there are significant improvements in:
coughing
sinus congestion
fatigue
shortness of breath

At 1 Year smoke free:
excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker

At 5 years smoke free:
from 5 to 15 years after quitting tobacco, stroke risk is reduced to that of people who have never smoked.

At 10 years smoke free:
risk of lung cancer drops to as little as one-half that of continuing smokers
risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases
risk of ulcer decreases

At 15 years smoke free:
risk of coronary heart disease is now similar to that of people who have never smoked
risk of death returns to nearly the level of people who have never smoked

Answer 9

depends. how long you have been smoking? and how frequently?

Answer 10

couple of months, then you can smell the nasty smoke on other people... yuck!