Post: Quitting smoking timeline + Alcohol
06-05-2011, 06:46 AM #1
helpmeoprah
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So lately, I feel like crap. So I decided to blame my bad habits, drinking and smoking. On monday, I'm going cold turkey again. I found this quitting smoking time line i found interesting, and has given me alittle bit of motivation on quitting. I thought I'd share it with every one.

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20 MINUTES
Blood pressure drops to normal
Pulse rate drops to normal
Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal

8 HOURS
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
Oxygen level in blood increases to normal

24 HOURS
Chance of heart attack decreases

48 HOURS
Nerve endings start regrowing
Ability to smell and taste is enhanced

2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS
Circulation improves
Walking becomes easier
Lung function increases up to 30 percent

1 TO 9 MONTHS
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease
Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing their ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection
Body's overall energy increases
GETTING STARTED, HELP FIGHT NICOTINE CRAVINGS

1 YEAR
Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker

5 YEARS
Lung cancer death rate for an average former smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half
Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker five to 15 years after quitting
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus is half that of a smoker's

10 YEARS
Lung cancer death rate is similar to that of a non-smoker
Precancerous cells are replaced
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, cervix, and pancreas decreases

15 YEARS
Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker


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When I looked into quitting drinking, there was no timelines for it at all. I can find tellings about withdrawals and that they could last up to 90 days or more. Also your liver may not start functioning correctly for awhile also, being that it has processed less food then when previously consuming mass quantities of alcohol. I found this link that someone provided on a Soberiety forum, which contains a ton of information on the withdrawal effects and the length of time it would take and how bad things could be when trying.

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After reading some of the above page, I've come to realize I won't be able to handle quitting both at the same time and I'll have to hold off on quitting drinking, but in the mean time I can cut it down a bit and relax.



So tomorrow, I plan on doing as a regular day(not binge alcoholism,5JUN) maybe have a glass of wine while enjoying a movie with Lady. Bed early then in the morning no smoking. Give it a honest shot, it's always better to go cold turkey. It worked for me the last time i quit 6 years ago(I lasted 2 years without smoking).

I hope this helps someone else also. I will keep everyone updated on my progress =D

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06-05-2011, 06:48 AM #2
Winning
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Post in shoutbox, get quick irrelevant reply. I hope you have achieved satisfaction. Btw having wine is not sober.

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helpmeoprah
06-05-2011, 06:50 AM #3
getxscared
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Good Luck! Upside Down Happy
06-05-2011, 06:50 AM #4
helpmeoprah
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Originally posted by Winning View Post
Post in shoutbox, get quick irrelevant reply. I hope you have achieved satisfaction.


maybe instead of just speed posting like you do all the time you could have read what I wrote instead of insisting on being a troll.
06-05-2011, 06:51 AM #5
.JiampyPotter
So Much Win.
Good to know when someone quits smoking.You made a great step Winky Winky
06-05-2011, 06:52 AM #6
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Cade
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Thanks! Il show the timeline to my mom. :y:
06-05-2011, 06:53 AM #7
Winning
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Originally posted by Seth
maybe instead of just speed posting like you do all the time you could have read what I wrote instead of insisting on being a troll.

I read it after i posted. Unlike how i do in real life. I over analyze things too much. My brain wont stop thinking.
06-05-2011, 09:26 AM #8
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At least I can fight
Now I might stop using them too.
06-05-2011, 01:23 PM #9
That's good that you're quitting smoking and drinking. Hope you achieve your goals. It's great you made a plan. :y:

Originally posted by another user
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

~Larry Elder
06-05-2011, 01:31 PM #10
helpmeoprah
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Originally posted by Winning View Post
I read it after i posted. Unlike how i do in real life. I over analyze things too much. My brain wont stop thinking.


obviously you didn't really read it at seeing what you edited your post to say up there, so before posting learn to read the thread instead of always looking like a douche

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