What may be happening in your body
- You've got through the hardest part of physical withdrawal.
- Breathing, taste and smell are noticeably better for many people.
- Circulation keeps improving.
How you might feel
- Cravings are less frequent, though triggers still bring them on
- Mood is steadier than in the first days
- Appetite may still be up
Tips for today
- Celebrate a full week. Research suggests the chance of staying quit rises the longer you go.
- Keep using nicotine replacement for the full course if you started it.
- Plan for the triggers you haven't faced yet.
Milestones you have already reached
- 20 minutes: heart rate and blood pressure drop
- 12 hours: carbon monoxide in your blood returns to normal
- 2 days: taste and smell start to improve
- 3 days: breathing may feel easier as airways relax
What comes next
- 2 weeks: circulation and lung function begin to improve
- 1 month: coughing and shortness of breath start to decrease
Money saved after 1 week
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 7 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹1,260 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $32 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £56 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$140 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.