What may be happening in your body
- Coughing, sinus congestion and shortness of breath are much reduced.
- Fewer chest infections for many people.
- Studies show anxiety, depression and stress are lower in people who quit than in those who keep smoking.
How you might feel
- Rare cravings
- More energy and better fitness
- Greater confidence that you're a non-smoker
Tips for today
- Mark half a year with something you've been saving for.
- Share your story; it helps others start.
- Keep a plan in case of a sudden craving.
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
- 2 weeks: circulation and lung function begin to improve
- 1 month: coughing and shortness of breath start to decrease
What comes next
- 1 year: risk of coronary heart disease is about half a smoker's
- 5 years: stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker
Money saved after 6 months
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 180 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹32,400 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $810 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £1,440 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$3,600 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.