Frequently asked questions

how long do smoking cravings take to go?

Without a doubt the first month can be quite unbearable, cravings happening quite regularly. You will probably have more than a few on any given day. My cravings didnt last for five minutes, a lot of them went on for well over an hour. All this depends on the person. (I smoked for over 10 years.)

The first three months were definately the hardest, but even though I still had cravings I found my will power was much stronger.

I have managed to stay quit for over a year and a half now, and still crave from time to time. The frequency is definately a lot less, and have only experienced this twice. Probably due to psychological triggers.

Just try what you can to keep your mind of the idea of smoking.

what to do when you crave a cigarette?

There is so many things you can do to stop the craving, and the first is not to beat yourself up trying to find something to do. Keep calm, don't let the situation take control of you or else you will end up having that smoke.

For the first day or two try breathing. Breathe in and out, mimic how you would be having a cigarette. Even pretend you have the cigarette in your hand. Your body has been inhaling a lot of smoke over the years so it will have to adjust too. Give it some time.

Check the rest of the site for other idea's. Hope you find the one's best suited for you.

how long until nicotine leaves the body?

After 48 hours the nicotine has left your body and your ability to smell and taste is greatly improved.

what to do if you quit smoking then slip up and have one?

If you slip up, quit again. Don't put it off for another two weeks or a week. Quit again straight away. If you slip up, destroy all your cigarettes throw out the matches you bought. Wet them all first, and just quit again. This can happen a few times, but follow the same procedure everytime. Destroy what you have bought, and quit again.

Im having trouble thinking clearly after quitting smoking.

Drink loads of fluids. Yes the first week or two can be quite difficult for most. My hardest was the second week. Dizzy spells, headaches, funny aches and extremely dry mouth. Keep yourself hydrated. Don't just stick to water either, it becomes very boring for the tasebuds, and you can only drink so much. Try different flavours of juices etc. Stay away from the fizzy drinks.

how long will your body take to heal after you quit smoking?

Your body can take up to 15 years to fully recover from smoking. So best thing to do is make sure you quit or else you will keep prolonging that period