Smoking for 40 to 50 years, I do not know how many times to quit smoking, always repeatedly, can not give up, want to quit smoking but can not control the addiction? I want to quit but I am afraid of any problems or complications? How can I quit smoking correctly? 1, why quit smoking Cigarettes release 38 toxic chemicals when burning, carbon monoxide in cigarettes reduces the oxygen content of the blood, causing related hypertensive disorders, smoking causes coronary artery vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow or blockage, causing myocardial infarction. Smoking can increase adrenaline, causing a faster heartbeat, increased heart load, and affect blood circulation and lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, debilitating death and many other diseases. Type 2 diabetes increases by 35% and increases the risk of stroke to more than three times. Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 90% of lung cancers are related to smoking. Also smoking increases the risk of other cancers including oral cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer. Other hazards of smoking such as smoking causes osteoporosis, mental decline, yellowing of teeth, aging skin, etc. 2) What are the reactions and complications after quitting 1) Various physical discomforts: dizziness, weakness, phlegm, sore throat, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, shoulder blade pain, insomnia and other discomforts are normal withdrawal symptoms, and the appearance varies from person to person. They will generally be more pronounced in the first 1-2 months after quitting, and can occur repeatedly and in stages. 2) Easy hunger and fattening: When smoking, nicotine suppresses appetite, and after quitting, the gut resumes its normal function, so naturally it is easy to get hungry. 3) Negative emotions appear: compared to physical pain, it is more difficult to release mental dependence. Because of the long-term effects of nicotine, when the nicotine level in the body is reduced, the addiction will kick in and the body will experience various symptoms of discomfort, such as anxiety, depression, lack of concentration, etc. There will also be a strong desire to smoke, and these uncomfortable symptoms will only disappear if sufficient amounts of nicotine are replenished. These emotions are most obvious within a week after quitting smoking. 3, how exactly to quit smoking 1) exercise exercise: exercise is one of the best ways to solve short-term smoking addiction. Just five minutes of moderate intensity exercise (climbing a few stairs, walking briskly around the block, doing yoga poses, or dancing to a song) can reduce cravings for cigarettes and withdrawal symptoms. 2) Positive meditation: Practicing positive thinking or meditation can change the way you react when these smoking cravings arise. When you want to smoke, allow yourself to relax your whole body, get quiet and start meditating. Close your eyes and then imagine beautiful things and scenery in your mind, which will also leave behind the desire to smoke. 3) Diverting to quit smoking: There are many ways to divert your attention, for example, you can play games, you can watch movies, you can listen to music, all of which can take your attention away from smoking. In the long run, you will naturally not think about smoking again. (4) control of the living environment method: summarize the characteristics of smoking for many years, many people are in a specific environment, specific emotions, characteristics of the stimulation of the beginning of smoking. For example, after a meal, drinking, toileting, etc. In order to improve the chances of success in quitting smoking, be sure to reduce the stimulation of these situations for smokers through other measures. (5) Psychological suggestion method: In order to quit smoking successfully, the only way to make the smoker objectively aware of the harmful effects of smoking and the benefits of quitting, and to give self-referral “the smell of smoking is disgusting. Only in this way, after quitting smoking will not increase the desire to smoke, or even aversion to smoking, can not raise any interest in smoking. This is the only way to really quit smoking successfully. Smoking has a hundred harms and no benefits, and the family and society will pay a great price. Please take care of your health. Quitting smoking is a long process, and you will naturally be rewarded with good results if you persevere.