TarStar

Stage 2

First Ascent

The first 72 hours, withdrawal, cravings

  1. 2/1The First 72 Hours After Quitting Smoking: Why It Feels So Hard (And What’s Actually Happening)The first 72 hours after quitting smoking are the steepest part of the climb. Here’s what happens in your body hour by hour, and how to get through it.
  2. 2/2Why Day 2 Feels So Much Harder Than Day 1 Smoke‑FreeDay 1 felt almost easy, Day 2 feels awful? That’s normal. Here’s what actually happens in your body and mind, and 5 ways to get through it.
  3. 2/3Nicotine withdrawal symptoms: timeline, full list, and when they easeNicotine withdrawal symptoms rarely last forever — most ease in 2–4 weeks. Here’s a clear timeline for each symptom and what’s happening in your body.
  4. 2/4How long do cigarette cravings really last? The 4‑minute ruleCigarette cravings peak fast and fade in about 3–5 minutes. Why they come in waves, what makes them pass, and how to get through those 4 minutes.