So what happens if you stop smoking today? Let's just say, you'll notice the effects within a matter of minutes.
I wasn't an addicted smoker, but "more-so" a social smoker or habitual smoker. If I had a drink I wanted one, or if I was outside relaxing I'd smoke one, but I never got to the point where I had a desire to smoke or lose my mind if I didn't have one. I won't lie, there were times when I would go out clubbing with friends on a weekend and smoke 2 packs in one night, just because I socialized and drank the night away. Quitting cold turkey was never a problem for me. I can't remember when was the last time I had a cigarette, but I will say this... I feel so much better not doing it.
The benefits are remarkable! I found this website that uses a timetable to educate you on the benefits of smoking cessation, check it out here. Find out what happens after 48 hrs.
20 minutes
| Your blood pressure, pulse rate, and the temperature of your hands and feet will all return to normal. |
8 hours
| Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream will have fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.25% reduction. |
12 hours
| Your blood oxygen level will have increased to normal and carbon monoxide levels will have dropped to normal. |
24 hours
| Anxieties peak in intensity and within two weeks should return to near pre-cessation levels. |
48 hours
| Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal. Cessation anger and irritability peaks. |
Yay, get them while you can! Collect all 9 cigarette labels being released by the FDA next month!
Yep, you read this correctly; all you smokers will be seeing these 9 horrific images on your packages of cigarettes starting next month. So if you don't have a cigarette case, you better run out and get one.
Seriously folks, if these images don't make you quit, I don't know what will. Geezus, these are simply disgusting! But oh, so very true. I have to commend the FDA on this new campaign, but I also have to disagree with them.
Everyone in this country knows that smoking can kill you - even second-hand smoke can kill you, but isn't it every American's right to choose how they want to die?
Then again, is it okay that smokers are killing people around them with their second-hand smoke?
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- Blade 7184 aka Peter
