What may be happening in your body
- Nicotine is essentially gone from your body.
- Airways in your lungs relax, and breathing starts to feel easier.
- Energy levels may start to pick up.
How you might feel
- This is usually the peak of withdrawal: cravings, irritability and anxiety
- Headaches, hunger and trouble focusing
- Feeling tired or flat
Tips for today
- Remind yourself the worst is nearly over; symptoms usually ease from here.
- Keep your hands and mouth busy: water, gum, a stress ball.
- Use a quick breathing exercise when a craving hits.
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 3 days
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 3 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹540 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $14 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £24 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$60 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.