What are some tips for women to quit smoking?

Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to men's health, but few people know that with the increasing pressure in life, many women have also developed the habit of smoking. Although smoking can relieve physical stress and stimulate brain excitement, few people know that smoking is very harmful to the body, especially secondhand smoke, which seriously affects lung health. It is actually not difficult to quit smoking, so what are some tips for women to quit smoking?

1. Symptoms you must know after you start quitting smoking

1. Irritability, impatience, hostility, anxiety, depression, inattention, insomnia, restlessness

2. Increased appetite and weight. Weight gain is a common concern among smokers who want to quit smoking, especially women. Although smokers are likely to gain weight, the average weight gain of 5-7 pounds is almost negligible compared to the health hazards caused by smoking.

2. Tips for quitting smoking

1. Take the initiative to commit to quitting smoking: determine your motivation and desire to quit smoking.

2. Avoid caffeinated coffee, tea or cola drinks - caffeine is closely related to nicotine.

3. Avoid going to bars or parties, and avoid being with people who are heavy smokers.

4. Eat a balanced and simple diet and don’t eat too much. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables or drink juice.

5. Remove all tobacco-related devices and wash all clothes and cars before quitting smoking.

6. Ensure and enlist the support of colleagues, friends and family to encourage quitting and maintaining abstinence.

7. When you have a strong desire to smoke, take a bath, preferably a shower.

8. When you don’t have the urge to smoke on weekdays, seek alternatives, such as eating candy or chewing gum.

9. Try to keep your mood relaxed and your spirit happy, and avoid excessive stress and tension.

You should know that the secondhand smoke left after smoking will be absorbed by family members, which not only has a serious impact on the stomach and lungs, but long-term excessive smoking can also cause pneumonia and lung cancer. It is not difficult to quit smoking. You can eat more fruits, chewing gum or juice instead of cigarettes, stay away from tobacco places, and if you feel like smoking, you can use chewing gum instead.