Alcohol addiction is an unconditional crime for a person, so everyone should know what will happen if you suddenly stop drinking alcohol, with the normal rhythm of life and the general state of the body. None of us is safe from alcohol, because dependence on it is formed gradually and invisibly, starting with a pleasant time at the table with friends. But the bliss of simple communication quickly enough turns into death walking in a vicious circle, which is very difficult to escape.
True, today there is such an opportunity, thanks to innovative methods of correcting addiction, with the help of which alcoholism can be overcome for any reason.
It is impossible to predict exactly how this will happen, because separation leaves many consequences, depending on a number of factors. Among them, the following are considered the main ones:
- Genetic predisposition.
- Gender and age.
- The quality of alcohol consumed.
- Dos.
- Duration of ethanol use.
- Human psychomotor skills.
In fact, all changes in the body can be divided into: somatic (physical) and psychological.
Diary of a thirsty man: what is it?
Psychologists say that for someone who stops drinking, a special Internet diary on site to combat addiction can be a lifeline.
It is run daily and is open to everyone with the same problem. The support received from fellow sufferers greatly increases the chances of success. Every day, electronic records record everything that happens to someone who has quit alcohol: deterioration, damage, improvement of the condition. There you can clearly detect the relationship between the strength of the drink and withdrawal symptoms after withdrawal, calculate the financial component of the process of withdrawal from alcohol, and see the amount of alcohol consumed.
Most importantly, keeping a diary helps to find the starting point when the most dangerous part of the path to serenity, called the "point of no return", has passed, and each new day confirms the accuracy of one’s actions. according to the condition of the body.
In addition, the diary stimulates brain analytical activity, helps restore the concentration of brain activity, and speeds up the recovery process. The need to keep daily records, evaluate the actions of addicts by others, doctors, be a reliable support and support in the decision to break up with alcohol.
It is necessary to understand that the chosen path is long. Treatment for alcoholism is complex, it includes both inpatient treatment and outpatient visits to a narcologist for a year or two (all individually), because one does not know how to live without ethanol.
The anonymous society of an alcoholic can help in the process of self-awareness, there, according to a clear program of 12 steps to serenity, you can really acquire and consolidate normal life skills, and restore its social component. The general discussion of the diary in this case can play a decisive role in its clarity.
Consequences of stopping alcohol during the day
A good help for a diary is this table. It clearly presents the main period of parting with alcohol based on the body’s response to this.
It is necessary to understand that the process of rejecting alcohol is difficult, and even a fatal outcome is possible in the event of an error in the steps to implement it.
It all depends on the duration of alcohol abuse, the dose of ethanol, the condition of the body destroyed by it, and the adequacy of therapy. It should not be forgotten that sharp rejection is always hard to bear.
| A period of time | symptoms | Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | Suppression of the most important bodily functions: intoxication, tremors, headaches, tachycardia, pressure surges, intoxication, poor appetite, depression, insomnia. | Patients at home are provided with copious drinks with detoxifying drugs, sorbents. Painkillers, antihypertensive drugs, sedatives, antidepressants that support the heart and kidneys are used - on the recommendation of a doctor. In a hospital setting, and sometimes in resuscitation, detoxification and supporting the primary therapy system are also fundamental. |
| 48 hours | Persistent poisoning with nausea and vomiting, headache, tremors, nightmares, loss of appetite, bitterness in the mouth and dry mucous membranes, a strong desire to drink. Constipation or diarrhea is associated. | Detox therapy remains basic, with cardiotonic, antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic drugs, added drugs that normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time restore water-electrolyte metabolism with abundant drinks and multivitamin complexes. They continue to relieve headaches, calm the central nervous system. |
| 72 hours | Disappointment, aggression, irritability, nausea, dizziness. When accompanying hallucinations, medical attention is required. | On the third day, along with ongoing detoxification therapy, they began to restore the function of the central nervous system and PNS - nootropics added. Pay attention to the restoration of liver function - hepatoprotectors. Control urine output. Normal work of the heart muscle, the absence of arrhythmias is still important. |
| the fifth day | Drunkenness subsides, appetite appears, symptoms of intoxication are liquid. All alcohol is removed from the blood. | Strong detox therapy is replaced with sorbents, sugar levels are controlled, diuresis is considered. Supports the condition of the liver and pancreas. He continued to take antidepressants, nootropics, hepatoprotectors. There is a danger of damage, as the craving for alcohol increases, as a compensatory psychological response to the complete cleansing of the body from it. Ethanol supplies the brain with light carbohydrates. This is a habit and quitting alcohol can cause hypoglycemia. This should also be taken into account and stopped in time with glucose. |
| A week | Appetite and digestion become normal, sleep becomes sound, no nightmares, dry mouth disappears, liver does not hurt. Heartburn is possible. The potential for impotence is very unpleasant. | Particular attention is given to the recovery of the immune system. Immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory therapies are combined. He continued to take symptomatic medication. Detox therapy was canceled. Heartburn is relieved with antacids. |
| Two weeks | Awareness is becoming clearer. | Against the background of symptomatic therapy, together with the doctor, a daily regimen, a balanced diet, a regimen of administration and withdrawal of drugs are gradually developed. Auto-training is connected. |
| moon | The patient begins to think adequately, realizes that he has stopped drinking, emotional perception of life and sexual function is restored. Joy is gone, teeth are white, bruises under the eyes are gone. | At this time, it is useful to have a special wallet, in which to put money that can be spent on a bottle, spend more time in the fresh air, try a dose of physical activity. Currently, there is a danger of a different genesis breakdown: if suddenly a former alcoholic sees a bottle or an old drinking buddy. |
| 60 days | Immunity is restored. | This is a period of full clinical and laboratory examination to identify weak points in the body, the correction of this pathology. Sometimes the treatment of functional disorders takes a long time. |
| 90 days | Psychosomatically normalized, irritation disappears, the body functions normally, the state of health is good. | Very useful for former alcoholics to pursue an interesting hobby, to own a pet, auto training is still important. At this point, you should reconsider your attitude towards others, exclude communication with the beverage company, spend more time with your family. |
| Half a year | The person regains his former psycho-emotional and social state. | The most important thing at the moment is constant auto training, hobbies, family and goals in life, clearly and clearly set. The program, designed on the 30th day of quitting alcohol, is still relevant. Currently, there is an improvement in the financial situation of the family by saving money spent on alcohol, and an increase in the efficiency of former alcohol drinkers. Career growth is possible. |
| years | The function of all organs and systems is normal. | Return to a satisfying life without alcohol. Psychological and financial well -being. |
Recovery period
This is a very difficult stage of time. For the recovery period to be successful, you need to understand a simple thing: alcohol is a poison, so no non -standard treatment, except strong detoxification and the fastest removal of ethanol toxins from the body, is needed.
In fact, every poison is special, and for every toxic substance there is a cure, without which a person dies. Yes, and everyone has the characteristics of their own organism. But always for a successful treatment it is necessary to stop taking any poisons. After that, clean and tidy all systems.
If detoxification of the body is carried out according to general rules, then there is no single method of recovery, everything is purely individual. You need to know what exactly the person is poisoned (brand of alcohol), the dose of poison taken, the condition of the internal organs. That is why it is always better to start leaving alcohol under the supervision of a doctor.
Especially if after the abolition of ethanol intake, the condition of the body deteriorates sharply. Only a doctor can choose the right cure and, if necessary, perform resuscitation measures.
The same goes for the body cleansing process. Everything is individual. Someone has enough of their own compensatory capacity. After all, with the cessation of alcohol intake, the process of self-healing is initiated, ethanol is completely excreted on its own, without the use of drugs.
However, if the amount of accumulated alcohol metabolites is too large, then external help is needed: the introduction of detoxification solutions that dilute the concentration of toxins, stimulate their excretion and maintain the function of the kidneys, liver, heart, and pancreas.
The most difficult recovery period awaits those who have been in a party state more than once. They have a maximum reduction of nerve force, energy credit. This is a situation when a chemical activator with its energetic ability constantly enters the body, which then you have to pay with nervous exhaustion: pay interest.
The analogy of those who stop drinking is very relevant to those who, having become accustomed to living in debt, suddenly turn down a loan. It was very difficult, unpleasant and unusual. But when a person slips from this financial and credit needle, after a short time begins to experience psychological comfort and confidence in the future.
The same goes for alcohol. It’s hard to quit, but the future is worth it. You can imagine yourself at the foot of the stairs emotionally energetic, and upstairs - a quiet, happy, prosperous life. You just have to take a few steps in that direction.
The myth of physical addiction
There is a strong idea among people that it is a mistake to stop drinking immediately, suddenly. You need to do this gradually, it will become easier and easier. But this is just another myth.
Abrupt withdrawal from alcohol is the only right way to solve the problem of alcohol addiction. A gradual separation with ethanol will inevitably lead to its return, as there will come a time when stress relief or the desire to show beyond their capacity is most easily achieved with the help of additional doses of alcohol.
To make it easier to break away from addiction, it is necessary to understand and accept that the desire for alcohol is formed exclusively at the level of the soul and never at the level of the physical needs of the body.
Live without alcohol
It is difficult for someone who has stopped drinking to socialize in daily life, so psychologists and narcologists offer some simple rules, by which you can simplify the process.
Feast without wine
It turns out that at the festive table you can share the fun with others and without ethanol. Remember that energy drinks have a negative effect on the heart and blood vessels, and non-alcoholic beers contain about 1% alcohol.
Even kvass is not safe for someone who stops drinking; it contains alcohol.
It is better to use a delicious tea with lemon, rose hips with honey, milkshakes - all this is in a kitty of serenity and a good mood at the table.
Relieves stress
Everything is simple here: stress is relieved with exercise. By loading the muscles, we unload the head. You can turn to physiotherapy: a cocktail with a high oxygen content will also make you expend energy to cope with stress, relieve the nervous system.
Yoga will help many people. It replaces smoking and stress pills. Sweet teeth will help remove honey, jam, candy and ice cream cake. Sugar will play a role as an activator of the pleasure center and create the illusion of complete well -being.
Cooking food
Many recipes involve the use of alcohol: barbecue marinade, cognac in cream cake, boiled meat in wine sauce. But all this can be easily replaced without loss of flavor, the development of unnecessary complications.
Grape vinegar or Isabella juice is an analogue of wine, bouillon cubes - beer, ginger - champagne, cherry liqueur - are similar in taste to syrup with cold mineral water.
In addition, you can apply the following knowledge:
- Self -hypnosis is a guarantee there will be no return to alcohol.
- If you feel like drinking, you can drink anything other than alcohol helps 100%.
- To always spend time in the air, prevent hypoxia.
- If digestive problems, try to normalize in a natural way: a diet with lots of vegetables, fiber, prunes with kefir at night.
- Drink 10 glasses of pure water daily.
- Bathing in the morning is refreshing and creates a good mood.
- Avoid unnecessary feasts, watch comedy with the family more often, indulge in your favorite sweets - all this relieves depression.
- Share your experience with your loved ones.
And then life without alcohol will bring joy.