What may be happening in your body
- Damaged nerve endings start to recover, so taste and smell begin to sharpen.
- Most nicotine has left your blood.
- Your heart is working less hard than it did.
How you might feel
- Stronger cravings and irritability
- Headaches or trouble concentrating
- Poor sleep or vivid dreams
Tips for today
- Plan tomorrow minute by minute, because day 3 is often the hardest.
- Drink plenty of water and eat regular meals.
- Avoid alcohol for now; it's one of the biggest relapse triggers.
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
What comes next
- 3 days: breathing may feel easier as airways relax
- 2 weeks: circulation and lung function begin to improve
Money saved after 2 days
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 2 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹360 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $9 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £16 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$40 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.