What may be happening in your body
- The average quitter is down to a few cravings a day.
- Circulation and breathing keep improving.
- Skin may look brighter as blood flow improves.
How you might feel
- A few cravings a day, each lasting minutes
- Irritability fading
- Some people still feel low; this usually lifts
Tips for today
- Notice how long each craving actually lasts; most pass within 5 minutes.
- Exercise is one of the best tools against cravings.
- Talk to a doctor if low mood isn't lifting.
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 10 days
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 10 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹1,800 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $45 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £80 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$200 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.