Alcohol addiction is a serious problem of our time.Both men and women often consume alcohol at parties and corporate events.Over time, drinking alcohol can become a habit.This leads to serious physical and mental consequences.
If someone decides to stop drinking alcohol forever, then understanding the devastating effect it has on their life is half the battle.It is possible to break free from addiction;the point is to set a clear goal and move towards it.
- Total abstinence is the first and main condition.The decision to stop drinking must be final.This applies not only to strong alcoholic beverages, but also to wine, light liqueurs and beer.
- You need to understand if you have lost control over yourself and infrequent drinking has become a permanent habit.After determining the cause, you need to get rid of it.
- Confusion must be avoided.Willpower, relatives, friends, colleagues help in this.If necessary, you can use the help of psychologists, the methods of traditional medicine and the help of doctors from rehabilitation centers.
- You should learn more about the dangers of addiction and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
- An important factor is the formation of appropriate habits (sports, proper nutrition, hobbies, daily routine).
Withdrawal symptoms
The harmful effects of alcohol are much greater than many people think.Hangovers and morning headaches are only minor inconveniences.If you decide to get rid of alcohol addiction on your own, you should be prepared for "withdrawal symptoms" that will make you drink again:
- feeling of constant anxiety, irritability;
- anxiety;
- tension;
- depressed state;
- resentment;
- a stream of negative thoughts.
Symptoms appear 5-7 days after stopping alcohol consumption.In order not to fall into the trap of addiction and start drinking again, you should do the following:
- recognize the falsity of experienced feelings;
- understand that these feelings will soon pass;
- do not connect the condition with external causes;
- remember why you stopped drinking.
As soon as you see that playing sports has allowed you to become more attractive, your hobby has begun to bring you pleasure (and maybe money), understanding and harmony reign in the family, you will not want to destroy this idyll.