Being a quitter has never been so appealing. Here you will find information on the benefits of not smoking beyond maintaining healthy lungs, including its effect on fitness, sex drive and fertility. You can also find tips to take a small step forward or if you’re ready, to make a larger change to your lifestyle.
Not everyone who smokes may be ready to quit smoking or even want to quit smoking. If you one day see yourself as a non-smoker, it can be a useful exercise to think about how that would feel and what the benefits may be. Visualise the age you’ll be when you stop and build up to that and be aware of how smoking damages your health, so you can look out for signs and symptoms.
Not everyone who smokes may be ready to quit smoking or even want to quit smoking. If you one day see yourself as a non-smoker, it can be a useful exercise to think about how that would feel and what the benefits may be. Visualise the age you’ll be when you stop and build up to that and be aware of how smoking damages your health, so you can look out for signs and symptoms.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available when you’re ready to stop. They will be able to offer guidance on what to think about when you’re ready. It can be useful to consider what is preventing you from becoming smoke-free, as well as thinking about all the reasons why you want to stop. Our reasons to stop smoking may be a useful read.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available and think about planning a quit date. There are lots of useful hints and tips to help you on your journey to becoming a non-smoker. Speak to other’s who have been on the same journey, download a stop smoking app or read our tips to help you stay motivated. Being part of the smoke-free club can feel great.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available and think about planning a quit date. There are lots of useful hints and tips to help you on your journey to becoming a non-smoker. Speak to other’s who have been on the same journey, download a stop smoking app or read our tips to help you stay motivated. Being part of the smoke-free club can feel great.
Adapted from the NHS Quit Smoking page: www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
Give your sense of smell and taste a real boost. Stopping smoking allows your body to recover from being dulled by the hundreds of toxic chemicals in cigarettesNot only reduce your chance of developing throat cancer, but also lose the persistent cough caused by the hundreds of toxic chemicals in cigarettesReduce the risk of a heart attack. Within a year of stopping, the risk is half that of a continuing smoker. After ten years, the risk falls to the same level as someone who never smoked at allImprove circulation and make physical activity easier. You’ll also boost your immune system, improving your body’s ability to fight off colds and flu
Improve lung capacity by up to 10% within nine months. Lung capacity naturally diminishes as you get older so not smoking could make all the difference when it comes to having an active and healthy old ageReduce the appearance of wrinkles. The skin of a non-smoker gets more nutrients, including oxygen, which reverses the sallow, lined complexion that smokers often haveImprove blood flow and heighten sensitivity. Men who quit may get better erections and women may find orgasms are improved and they become aroused more easilyIf you stop smoking you may increase your chances of becoming a dadHow long does a cigarette craving usually last for?
It’s just 5 minutes – think of 5 minute tasks you can do to keep your mind away from the cigarettes.
It’s just 5 minutes – think of 5 minute tasks you can do to keep your mind away from the cigarettes.
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