What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking

You may be happier after quitting

While some smokers worry that quitting means giving up a source of stress relief and enjoyment, one study found that quitting smoking can potentially lead to feeling happier. In a 2009 UK survey of 879 former smokers*, nearly 70 percent reported feeling happier after quitting smoking. Most survey participants (88%) had quit smoking for more than one year. So don’t let the short term challenges of quitting smoking deter you. Take a moment to envision the ways your life may be positively impacted.