What kind of changed in appearance can I expect from quitting smoking? -
I-ve finally decided to quit smoking to bettter my health, I was just curious if there was going to be any changes in appearance from quitting? Like weight gain, dark circles under the eyes going away anything like that ?
As soon as you stop smoking, your body will begin to repair itself. While your body is working to get rid of the nicotine, you may experience some or all of the effects of nicotine withdrawal. They include
* changes in mood
* changes in sleeping patterns
* changes in eating habits
* craving for nicotine
Other symptoms may include
* itchy hands or feet
* constipation, gas or stomach pains
* coughing or dry mouth
* dizziness or headaches
Each smoker is different and not everyone experiences the same number and intensity of withdrawal symptoms. Some people don’t have any withdrawal symptoms. Others have symptoms that can range from mildly uncomfortable to very uncomfortable.
How long do withdrawal symptoms last?
Withdrawal symptoms are temporary. They peak within one to two days after you quit and usually only last about a week (although they can last up to four weeks). If you feel you have a strong physical addiction to nicotine, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may recommend that you use a nicotine replacement therapy or a smoking cessation pill to help ease your withdrawal symptoms.
The good news is that withdrawal symptoms are actually signs that your body is on its way to recovering from the effects of nicotine. As soon as you quit, good things start to happen to your body.
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE Twenty minutes after quitting, your blood pressure drops to your pre-cigarette level.
MORE OXYGEN Eight hours after quitting, the carbon monoxide in your blood drops, and the oxygen level in your blood increases to a normal level.
HEALTHIER HEART Within 24 hours after quitting, your chance of having a heart attack decreases.
WARMER FEET AND HANDS Within two weeks to three months of quitting, your blood circulation improves. In the weeks and months to come, your body will continue to recover. In the meantime, here are some tips to help you cope with nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
CHANGES IN MOOD You may experience irritability, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, or feeling down or depressed. When you reduce your nicotine level by quitting smoking, you may experience mood changes while your brain adjusts to being nicotine-free.
Yes weight gain is definitely associated with quitting smoking. This is because when you stop smoking, you tend to eat more and then your metabolic process is affected. Not to worry though as you can easily remedy this with proper exercise. Exercise is also a good remedy to relieve stress when you are quitting. Drink plenty of water too.
First of all understand that you are not quitting smoking for changing your appearance. You quit it for better health. And even if there are going to be any changes in your appearance, rest assured that it will be for good only.
It is not quite possible to predict what sort of changes may take place. Logically I can say all that which is there because of smoking will go away. For example, if your dark circles are in any way because of smoking then they should go away.
Have a good life.
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Honestly, probably not much except whiter teeth. You can not do something for a long period of time, quit, then expect everything to go back to normal. The damage is done...but quitting will stop it from getting any worse.
healthy skin, teeth, the works