Many people know that tobacco has many harmful effects on health, and now more and more people intend to quit smoking. But this is such a good thing that has a hundred benefits and no harm, but also some people oppose, and some even say, “Suddenly quit smoking is not good, because the body has adapted to smoking, quit smoking all of a sudden will be very uncomfortable, and may even get very sick.” Some people use this as an excuse to continue smoking, and others have concerns about quitting. So, is it really bad for your body to quit smoking suddenly? Withdrawal symptoms ≠ quitting smoking can make people sick A person who has been swallowing smoke all day will indeed experience some withdrawal symptoms if they want to put down the cigarette in their hands all of a sudden. Withdrawal symptoms can occur as early as 3 hours after quitting, and can peak at 24-48 hours and last up to 4 weeks. Withdrawal symptoms include headache, dizziness, dry mouth and cough, fatigue and tiredness, sleep disturbance, diarrhea, and constipation. In a few patients, hunger and smokiness are maintained for six months, and weight gain can be 2-3 kg because of increased appetite and decreased metabolism. But withdrawal symptoms do not cause physical problems or even induce disease because of the absence of cigarettes. Withdrawal symptoms are associated with a decrease in the concentration of nicotine in the blood and are related to the habit formed by long-term smoking. It is safe to say that quitting tobacco is beneficial to a person’s health. So for those middle-aged and elderly people who have been smoking for more than 30 years, should they not suddenly quit smoking? The answer is still no. People who have smoked for a long time are more likely to suffer from coughing, phlegm, shortness of breath and panic attacks due to the effects of tobacco. If they do not quit smoking in time, the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, lung cancer and laryngeal cancer will be much higher than that of non-smokers. It is because of withdrawal symptoms that quitters experience smoking cravings, and they experience mood changes such as anxiety and depression, irritability, inability to concentrate, and irritability. In such a situation, if you hear that “suddenly quitting smoking is bad for your health”, you will definitely be prone to smoking again. The process of quitting smoking can be divided into five periods: the thinking period, the preparation period, the action period, the maintenance period, and the relapse period. If you are able to keep up with the maintenance period, you will be successful in quitting smoking, otherwise you will enter the relapse period. To quit smoking successfully, the following methods can be used: 1. Quit smoking from now on, declare that you quit smoking, and never smoke again. 2. 2. Throw away smoking paraphernalia, such as lighters, ashtrays, and cigarettes, to reduce your reflexes. 3, resolutely refuse the temptation of cigarettes, and must often remind themselves. 4, drink water after meals, eat fruit or walk, get rid of the idea of smoking a cigarette after meals. 5, when the cigarette addiction comes, immediately do deep breathing, or chew sugar-free gum, in addition to nicotine gum can choose. Avoid replacing cigarettes with snacks, as this can cause a rise in blood sugar and weight gain. 6, write down the reasons you think to quit smoking, such as for your own health, for the sake of your family, to save money, etc., and carry it with you, so that when you are addicted to smoking, you can take it out and admonish yourself. 7, arrange some physical activities, such as swimming, running, fishing, etc.. On the one hand, you can relieve mental tension and stress, and on the other hand, you can avoid spending more of your mind on smoking. What to do in the first 5 days of quitting smoking? 1.Drink 6-8 glasses of water between meals to reduce discomfort in the mouth and throat. 2.Take a warm bath every day, or shower immediately if you can’t resist smoking. 3. Take plenty of rest during the first 5 days of quitting smoking and have a regular life. 4.Go for a walk outside after meals and do deep breathing for 1530 minutes. 5.Drink less carbonated beverages and drink milk, fresh juice and cereal instead. 6. Avoid eating poultry, fried foods, candy and desserts as much as possible.