Alcohol addiction is an unconditional evil for a person, so everyone should know what will happen if you suddenly stop drinking, in accordance with the usual rhythm of life and the general state of the body. Each of us is not immune to alcoholism, because the dependence on it is gradually formed unknowingly, starting from the pleasant time spent at the table with friends. However, simple communication happiness quickly turns into a vicious circle of death, which is difficult to get rid of.
It is true that today there is such an opportunity, thanks to innovative methods to correct addiction, with the help of these methods, alcohol addiction for any reason can be overcome.
It is impossible to predict exactly how this will happen, because separation will have many consequences, which depend on many factors. Among them, the following are considered to be the main ones:
- Genetic susceptibility.
- Gender and age.
- The quality of alcohol consumed.
- dose.
- The duration of ethanol use.
- Human psychomotor skills.
In fact, all changes in the body can be divided into physical (physical) and psychological.
The diary of a thirsty person: what is it?
Psychologists say that for people who are abstinent from alcohol, the dedicated drug rehabilitation diary on the website can be a lifeline.
It is carried out every day and is open to everyone who encounters the same problem. The support it receives from other patients greatly increases the chances of success. Every day, electronic records will record everything that happens to abstainers: worsening of the condition, mental breakdown, improvement of the condition. There, you can clearly track the relationship between drinking intensity and withdrawal symptoms after refusing to drink, calculate the financial component of the alcohol aversion process, and check the amount of alcohol consumed.
Most importantly, keeping a diary helps to find a starting point. When the most dangerous part of the road to sobriety, the so-called "no return" has passed, each new day confirms the correctness of a person’s behavior. According to physical condition.
In addition, the diary stimulates the analytical activities of the brain, helps to restore the concentration of brain activity and speeds up the recovery process. It is necessary to keep daily records and evaluate the behavior of other people and doctors to become reliable support and support for quitting alcohol.
It is necessary to understand that the chosen path is very long. The treatment of alcoholism is complicated. It includes hospitalization and outpatient visits for one or two years (all alone), because a person does not know how to live without alcohol.
An anonymous society for abstainers can help the sober process. According to a clear 12-step sober plan, you can truly acquire and consolidate the skills of normal life and restore its social elements. In this case, the public discussion of the diary can play a decisive role in its clarity.
Consequences of quitting drinking every day
A great help to the diary is this table. According to the body's response to this, it clearly shows the main period of separation from alcohol.
It is necessary to understand that the process of refusing to drink is difficult, and if the implementation steps are wrong, it may even lead to fatal consequences.
It all depends on the duration of alcoholism, the amount of alcohol, the state of the body destroyed by alcohol, and the adequacy of treatment. It should not be forgotten that sharp rejection is always unbearable.
| a period of time | symptom | treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | Inhibit the most important functions of the body: hangover, tremor, headache, tachycardia, stress surge, poisoning, loss of appetite, depression, insomnia. | Provided a large number of detoxification drugs and adsorbent drinks for the patients at home. According to the doctor’s advice, use painkillers, antihypertensives, sedatives, and antidepressants that support the heart and kidneys. In the hospital environment, and sometimes during the resuscitation process, detoxification and support of the main treatment system also become the basis. |
| 48 hours | Poisoning continues to be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, headaches, tremors, nightmares, loss of appetite, bitter mouth and dry mucous membranes, and a strong desire to drink. Constipation or diarrhea are related. | Detoxification therapy is still the basis. Cardiotonic, antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic drugs are used, and drugs that normalize the work of the digestive tract are added. At the same time, water and electrolyte metabolism are restored through a large amount of drinking water and a multivitamin complex. They continue to relieve headaches and calm the central nervous system. |
| 72 hours | Frustration, aggressiveness, irritability, nausea, and dizziness. When hallucinations are added, medical attention is required. | On the third day, with the ongoing detox treatment, they began to restore the functions of the central nervous system and PNS-adding nootropics. Pay attention to restore liver function-liver protection drugs. Control urine output. The normal functioning of the myocardium without arrhythmia is still very important. |
| Fifth day | The hangover subsided, appetite appeared, and symptoms of poisoning disappeared. All alcohol is removed from the blood. | Powerful detoxification therapy is replaced by adsorbents to control blood sugar levels and consider diuresis. Supports the condition of the liver and pancreas. She continued to take antidepressants, nootropics and liver protection drugs. There is a danger of collapse because the craving for alcohol will increase, which is a compensatory psychological response to the body's complete elimination of alcohol. Ethanol provides light carbohydrates for the brain. This is a habit, and abstaining from alcohol can lead to hypoglycemia. This also needs to be considered and stop glucose in time. |
| A week | Appetite and digestion returned to normal, sleep deepened, no nightmares, dry mouth disappeared, and liver painless. Heartburn is possible. Potential impotence is especially unpleasant. | Pay special attention to restoring the immune system. Immune stimulation and immunomodulation therapy were added. She continued to take symptomatic drugs. Detox therapy was cancelled. Heartburn can be relieved with antacids. |
| Two weeks | Consciousness is being cleared. | In the context of symptomatic treatment, work with the doctor to formulate a daily schedule, a balanced diet, a dosing schedule, and a gradual discontinuation of the drug. Auto training is connected. |
| moon | The patient began to think fully and realized that he had quit drinking, and his emotional perception of life and sexual function were restored. The paste disappeared, the teeth turned white, and the bruises under the eyes disappeared. | At this time, it is very useful to have a special wallet, put the money that can be spent on the bottle there, spend more time breathing fresh air, and try a moderate amount of physical activity. At this moment, a different origin is in danger of collapse: if a former alcoholic suddenly sees a bottle or an old alcoholic. |
| 60 days | The immunity is restored. | This is during a comprehensive clinical and laboratory examination to identify the weakness of the body and correct this pathology. Sometimes treatment of impaired function takes a long time. |
| 90 days | The mind and body are normalized, the stimulation disappears, the body works normally, and the health condition is good. | For a person who used to drink heavily, it is very useful to cultivate a fun hobby and keep a pet, and automatic training is still very important. At this time, you should reconsider your attitude towards others, exclude communication with alcohol companies, and spend more time with your family. |
| Half a year | This person has restored his previous psychological, emotional and social state. | The most important thing at this time is continuous automatic training, a hobby, a family, and a life goal. The setting is very clear. The plan made on the 30th day of abstinence is still relevant. At this time, the financial situation of the family has improved by saving money spent on drinking, and the efficiency of former alcoholics has improved. Career development is possible. |
| year | The function of all organs and systems is normal. | Return to a fulfilling life without alcohol. Psychological and financial status is good. |
Recovery period
This is a very difficult time. To succeed in the recovery period, you need to understand a simple truth: Alcohol is a poison, so there is no non-standard treatment except for powerful detoxification and the fastest elimination of ethanol toxins from the body.
In fact, every poison is special, and every toxic substance has an antidote. Without the antidote, people will die. Yes, everyone has their own characteristics of the organism. But it is always necessary to stop taking any poison for a successful treatment. After that, clean up and organize all systems.
If the body's detoxification is carried out according to the general rules, then there is no single recovery method, everything is purely different from person to person. You need to know what the person was poisoned (alcohol brand), the dose of poison taken, and the state of the internal organs. This is why it is always better to start quitting alcohol under the supervision of a doctor.
Especially after the withdrawal of ethanol intake, the physical condition deteriorated sharply. Only a doctor can choose the correct antidote and perform resuscitation measures if necessary.
The process of purifying the body is the same. Everything is personal. Someone has enough of their own compensation capabilities. After all, with the cessation of alcohol intake, the self-repair process begins, and the ethanol is completely excreted from the body without the use of drugs.
However, if the amount of accumulated alcohol metabolites is too large, external help is needed: introducing a detoxification solution, diluting the toxin concentration, stimulating its excretion and maintaining the function of the kidneys, liver, heart, and pancreas.
The most difficult recovery period awaits those who have been overeating more than once. They have the greatest energy consumption and energy credit. This is a state in which when the chemical activator of its energy abilities continues to enter the body, you have to pay nervous exhaustion for this: pay interest.
The metaphor of the abstinent is very suitable for those who are accustomed to living in debt and suddenly refuse loans. This is very difficult, unpleasant and unusual. However, when a person slips off the needle of finance and credit, he will soon begin to experience psychological comfort and confidence in the future.
The same is true for alcohol. Quitting smoking is difficult, and the future is worth it. You can imagine yourself at the foot of an emotional staircase, upstairs-a peaceful, happy, and prosperous life. You only need to take a few steps towards it.
The myth of body addiction
It is generally believed that it is wrong to stop drinking immediately and suddenly. You need to do this step by step, it will become easier and easier. But this is just another myth.
Sudden cessation of alcohol is the only correct way to solve the problem of alcohol addiction. Gradual separation from ethanol will inevitably lead to a return to ethanol, because the desire to relieve stress to a certain extent or prove that one is beyond the capacity is most easily achieved with the help of an extra dose of alcohol.
In order to make it easier to quit drug addiction, it is necessary to understand and accept that the craving for alcohol is formed entirely on the psychological level, rather than on the physical needs of the body.
Life without wine
It is difficult for people who abstain from alcohol to socialize in their daily lives, so psychologists and anesthesiologists have provided some simple rules. Following these rules can greatly facilitate this process.
Non-alcoholic feast
It turns out that at the festive table, you can share the fun with others without using alcohol. Keep in mind that energy drinks have a negative effect on the heart and blood vessels, and non-alcoholic beer contains approximately 1% alcohol.
For people who stop drinking, even Kvass is not safe; it contains alcohol.
It's best to use delicious lemon tea, honey rose hips, milkshakes-all this is in the sober and good mood piggy bank on the table.
Relieve stress
Everything is simple: exercise can relieve stress. By loading the muscles, we remove the head. You can turn to physical therapy: a cocktail with high oxygen content will also expend energy to overcome stress and relieve the nervous system.
Yoga will help many people. It replaces smoking and stress medicine. A sweet tooth helps honey, jam, candy and ice cream cakes. Sugar will play the role of the activator of the happiness center and create the illusion of complete happiness.
Cook food
Alcohol is used in many recipes: barbecue marinade, cognac with cake cream, stew in wine sauce. But all of these can be easily replaced without losing taste and causing unnecessary complications.
Grape vinegar or Isabella juice is an analogue of wine, and the broth cubes-beer, ginger-champagne, cherry liqueur-taste the same as syrup made with cold mineral water.
In addition, you can also use the following knowledge:
- Self-hypnosis is a guarantee of abstinence from alcohol.
- If you want to drink, you can drink anything except alcohol to help 100%.
- Always spend time in the air to prevent hypoxia.
- If digestive problems occur, try to normalize them in a natural way: eat more vegetables, fiber, plums, and kefir at night.
- Drink 10 glasses of purified water every day.
- Taking a shower in the morning can refresh your mind and create a good mood.
- Avoid unnecessary banquets, watch comedies with your family more frequently, and indulge in your favorite sweets-all of these can dispel depression.
- Share your experience with your loved ones.
Then life without alcohol will bring happiness.