What may be happening in your body
- Carbon monoxide in your blood has returned to normal, so more oxygen reaches your organs.
- Heart rate and blood pressure are already lower than when you smoked.
- Nicotine levels are falling fast.
How you might feel
- Cravings that come and go, often at your usual smoking times
- Restlessness and irritability
- Feeling hungrier than usual
Tips for today
- Remove every cigarette, lighter and vape from home, car and bag.
- Write down your three biggest triggers and what you'll do instead.
- Use nicotine replacement from the first morning if you plan to.
Milestones you have already reached
- 20 minutes: heart rate and blood pressure drop
- 12 hours: carbon monoxide in your blood returns to normal
What comes next
- 2 days: taste and smell start to improve
- 3 days: breathing may feel easier as airways relax
Money saved after 1 day
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 1 day |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹180 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $4 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £8 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$20 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.