Day 2

I want a cigarette, but my damaged nerve endings have begun to re-grow! Bless 'em, little fighters :')

Mum told me, in a fortnight my body won't even know what nicotine is. I can't wait for these next two weeks to be over. >.<

Day 1

It's been just over 24 hours since my last cigarette and the cravings kicked in ages ago. However I recently found out I can get patches/gum etc on the NHS, in less than a week, so the cravings won't last long.

I'm in a shitty mood, I'm biting people's heads off, and I can't concentrate. I hope this shit doesn't last long.

If I can quit completely by New Year, I'll be jogging + losing weight really easily. I can't wait.

These are the typical side effects of quitting smoking. The ones in red are the ones I'm NOT having today ^^

Anger & Mood Swings Boredom Constipation & Gas  Feeling Closed In Cough, Dry Throat, Nasal Drip Cravings For Cigarettes Depression Dizziness and Invertigo Feeling tired all the time Frustration

Headaches Increase in Appetite Insomnia Irritability, Grouchiness Lack Of Concentration Loneliness Night Time Awakenings Restlessness Tightness In The Chest Weight gain

20 MinutesYour blood pressure returns to its usual level.
Your pulse rate slows to normal.
Your circulation has improved enough that your hands and feet warm to normal temperature.
4 HoursHalf the carbon monoxide from your last cigarette has left your bloodstream.
8 HoursThe carbon monoxide from your last cigarette is now gone from your bloodstream.
Your blood now carries a normal amount of oxygen.
24 HoursYour chance of a heart attack is lower.
48 HoursDamaged nerve endings start to re-grow.
Your sense of smell and taste have improved.
2 Weeks to 3 MonthsYour circulation is better.
Walking and physical activity is easier.
Lung function increases up to thirty percent.
1 to 9 MonthsYou cough less.
You have more energy.
You don't become short of breath as easily.
The cilia re-grow in your lungs and you will have less phlegm and infection.

Day 7

Was under a massive amount of stress today. Gave into weakness and bought a pack of 10. Back to square one.

Day 5

Cravings are still here, but they're not taking over like they were. I'm in the stages I was when I first started smoking, the mindset of "Hmm, I fancy a cigarette. Oh well, I'll ___________ instead."

Appetite has stabilised, and I can make it all the way to the 4th floor without stopping! Coughing up some gunk today and this will probably carry on/get worse as the days go on, however I'm optimistic that the cravings will become even less. Feeling pretty positive.

Day 2

I am fucking miserable. My concentration is screwed and I can't work. I feel inadequate and angry and very irritable. Massive appetite. However, after 48 hours I've noticed an immediate improvement in my breathing. I am no longer coughing the house down at night.