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What are the positive effects of quitting smoking?
I have purchased the prescription Chantix and am now on my way to a smoke-free life. I have been noticing some things that make me (my body) feel different after not smoking for a few days. For example, I feel like I have A LOT more energy...is this from quitting? Will I notice more things like this as I continue this journey? Or was this just nervous energy and all of this is this just in my head?
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I don't have an answer for you, per ce, but I do want to point out that it shouldn't matter if your newfound energy actually comes from quitting or not. Even if you're just imagining it, like a placebo-type thing, it's still a positive effect of quitting.
PS: Congratulations!! I'm proud of you and I don't even know you. Not to lecture or anything, but by quitting smoking you're helping yourself AND the people around you. Thank you!
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Well when I quit smoking I noticed the extra lung capacity pretty quick. That meant being able to perform better in physical activities. I cant say I noticed any energy change... but I also had a very hard time quiting. I almost didn't sleep the first 2 weeks.
Another thing I noticed was a dramatic improvement in my sense of smell. Seems it had been dulled over the years.
Anyhow, its great you are stopping. Its a dreadful habit that does more damage to you than many illegal drugs. Stick to it and your overall quality of life will be much higher- particularly in your older age when the risk factors tend to seriously kick in.
Good luck.
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I have quit many time before and I always gain weight as the result. Yes, I do gain energy though. Food tastes so much better when you don't smoke so watch out! Don't over eat. For me, it's either keep smoking and not gain weight or stop and gain the weight. It's kinda sad that I care about the weight more than I do about my lungs so I'm NOT RECCOMENDING YOU START SMOKING. You can beat it. I feel like a hiprocrit though.
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I think that the more energy is comming for not smoking. Also, you will notice that you can breathe easier, that's also going to be from quitting. You may also get hungry more often than you used to... But in the end, it's all better than smoking. I'm glad you're trying to quit =)
Good Luck !
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I would say the fact that you have more energy means that SOMETHING is going right.
Keep it up, and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers so that maybe you can continue to live smoke-free! =]
--Jack
(17/m)
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Probably the biggest thing that my friends told me about (I've never smoked before) is that you regain your sense of smell and taste pretty quickly. I had a friend who just couldn't stop eating after she quit, because everything tasted so good!
Your lungs will also start to feel better(although I guess that's a given). No more nasty hacking cough. You'll be able to breathe easier, and your endurance for physical activity will increase.
The huge energy increase is definitely from quitting. The carbon monoxide in cigarettes keeps your blood from carrying oxygen. It's also a psychological thing. Not "needing" that smoke really is liberating.
Congratulations!
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