I did say I was going to post less as this went on. Week two had very little physical side effects. It takes approximately five days for nicotine to completely leave the body. This could explain why day five was so difficult for me. Right now I have just been dealing with the mental effects which will probably take longer to stop. These include the cravings at work, after eating, while walking, etc. pretty much everywhere I would smoke on a regular basis my brain equates with smoking so therefore out of habit it says "something's missing here." Since most of the side effects are gone, I'm going to start on the benefits.
Circulatory
-First thing's first, sex is great. Improved circulation has improved erection strength and sensitivity and now that's out of the way.
Respiratory
- My sinuses are still not totally clear but I am starting to get my sense of smell back. This in turn is also affecting my taste. For instance, last week I was walking to work and I tasted the air. If anyone is curious, Philadelphia air tastes very bitter.
Mental and Endocrine
-Just today the lethargy I was feeling from lack of that one stimulant has ceased. ---Sleep has been shorter but of better quality.
-Testosterone levels have increased (did I mention sex is great?) so I have been more aggressive but positively so.
-I'm actually dealing with frustrations and problems as opposed to smoking them away and pushing them to the back of my head to fester.
Alright, that about covers it. I'll post in a week at the very latest.
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