Quitting smoking is a literal life-or-death decision. But as a nicotine addict, I understand that clichés don't help much. Sometimes you need objective information, something that turns all you're missing out on because of this damn vice — and, above all, what you can gain — into cold numbers. That's where services like the Smoker Recovery Calculator come in. With just a few details, this handy calculator tells you not only how your life will improve after quitting, but also how many extra years of life you'll gain. If you're thinking about quitting, read on.
Smoking sucks. It's a debilitating addiction, not just physically but also psychologically. Smoking dominates our lives, breaks down our body, and diminishes our self-esteem and willpower. Quitting smoking is a goal every smoker, without exception, should have on their horizon. No excuses. And to help you a bit in that titanic task, because I know it's very hard, nothing better than the help of science, objective numbers, and above all, knowing how much our lives will improve once the addiction is banished.
How to Quit Smoking
The Smoker Recovery Calculator is ideal for helping you make that decision. It's a simple tool that with very few pieces of data (age, years as a smoker, how many cigarettes you smoke per day, etc.) gives you a perspective on what you can expect in the future: how many years of life you'll gain, when your blood pressure will drop, when your risk of lung cancer will decrease, and most importantly, on what dates you should expect the jolts of withdrawal syndrome, as well as when the symptoms will start to subside.
For example, in my case, if I quit tomorrow, the anxiety would set in within two days. Fortunately, withdrawal syndrome also has an expiration date: after ten days the symptoms will start to decrease, and after about twenty-four days they would disappear completely. This is important because, in the middle of desperation, it's easy to believe that anxiety could last forever, but this service makes it clear that no, things are going to get better... and a lot! Blood pressure, the risk of diabetes, tooth loss, and lung cancer will all gradually decrease over time. And the best part is that if I quit tomorrow, I'd gain a little over six years of life. Not bad at all.
If you're planning to stop smoking for good, this simple calculator could help you make the decision. Because there's so much to gain, not just in years of life, but in quality of life. Good luck!
