There are many women who are sure that nothing terrible will happen if they drink a little beer or a few glasses of wine in the evening to relax after a hard day. A single drink of alcohol will not hurt, but if the evening "relaxation" is repeated often, it gradually turns into a category of habits and an addiction is formed. Everything happens imperceptibly, and one day a woman finds out that the condition of the skin is deteriorating, dark circles appear under the eyes, and without a dose of alcohol it is already impossible to cope with irritability.
How to stop drinking on your own
Women are almost twice as likely to become dependent on alcohol as men, and it is more difficult for them to quit. Usually, the refusal of alcohol occurs against the background of various stresses:
- identification of serious illness;
- pregnancy (desire to bear a healthy child);
- the need to take care of loved ones (parents, husband, child).
Then, the woman mobilizes all her will to correct the situation which arose and "forgets" the need to consume alcohol on a daily basis. Well, if there is no strong stimulus from outside and in the evening the hand usually reaches out towards the bottle, then it is important to realize your problem and decide to stop the alcohol foralways.
How to force yourself
First of all, you need to identify the cause of the onset of craving for alcohol. It can turn out to be painful self-doubt, everyday problems, misunderstanding loved ones, and more. Determining the provoking factor is an important step. If the cause is not eliminated, motivation may weaken in the future.
If it is difficult to determine the reasons for this on your own, then you should seek help from a psychologist. At the same time, you need to think about what you will have to lose if you continue to drink. Most likely, the list will contain:
- career;
- respect for children and husbands;
- beauty and health.
The pattern can be anything. It is important that you have a strong desire to preserve existing successes.
Once the decision has been made and the priorities defined, the hard part begins. It is necessary to overcome the habit, to force oneself to learn to live without the daily consumption of alcohol. It will be difficult, because the body is already used to receiving a daily dose. Therefore, without alcohol, you will experience irritability, mood swings and sleep problems for the first time. Overcoming addiction requires a few delicate steps:
- Determine the date of the refusal. You can decide to stop drinking tomorrow morning, but most of those who have made such a decision in the evening decide to postpone refusing to drink until the next day. Better to choose a specific date and prepare in advance to be successful.
- Understand that rejection is not a sacrifice. Alcohol destroys the brain and greatly damages female beauty. By stopping drinking, a woman has nothing to lose.
- Remove all alcoholic beverages from the house. No need to justify that alcohol will be in case of arrival of the guests. If the bottle is "at hand", then the temptation to drink harder. You can enjoy tea with cakes or cookies.
- Find an activity to your liking. A night out without a drink will seem boring and boring if you don't focus on other interests. It can be anything: walking, knitting, playing sports. The main thing is that the lesson is fascinating, forcing you to forget about alcohol.
And after preparation, take a decisive step towards a sober life. At first it will be very difficult and will have to act with "I don't want", but gradually the need for alcohol will decrease and the woman will soon learn to enjoy walks, delicious food, creativity, communication with family andthe friends. .
What to do
To begin with, properly assess your strength. If it seems like it won't work to overcome painful cravings, or if attempts to refuse alcohol have led to another outage, then it is best to see a doctor. There is nothing to be ashamed of in seeing a narcologist, and you can be treated on an outpatient basis and anonymously. Perhaps, to maintain the willpower, the doctor will prescribe pills or drops that reduce the craving for alcoholic drinks:
- Disulfiram. The drug inhibits the production of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, an enzyme necessary for the breakdown of ethanol, and increases the concentration of acetaldehyde by 5 to 10 times. As a result, instead of enjoying drinking, the woman will experience an unpleasant hot flash on the skin of the face and scalp, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting.
- Cyanamide. Available in drops. Like the previous agents, it blocks the action of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. In combination with alcohol, it causes nausea, shortness of breath and an increased heart rate.
Medicines are prescribed so that a woman has a negative attitude towards alcohol. In addition, the narcologist recommends taking vitamins and hepatoprotectors to support liver function.
Drugs that help form an aversion to alcohol cannot be taken without a doctor's prescription. They have many side effects and, if misused, can cause irreparable damage. At home, you can drink decoctions with a similar effect:
- wormwood and thyme mixed in equal proportions;
- RAM.
But you have to drink vitamins. They will strengthen the body and have an antioxidant effect, helping to reduce the effects of alcohol poisoning. It will also be useful to drink a course of Karsil - the plant hepatoprotector will improve the functioning of the liver.
But it is more important to pay attention to the psychological attitude and firmly believe in success. CA will help:
- An activity to your liking or a list of fun things to do to fill the evening without leaving time for a drink.
- A sober social circle. As a first step, avoid companies where it is customary to drink, it is better to be with friends who like to relax with a conversation over a cup of tea or coffee.
- Small indulgences. Many women have made a habit of giving up sweets for fear of ruining their figure. But a slice of cake or ice cream will help relieve stress just like alcoholic beverages, and much less harm health.
- Expression of self-esteem. Previously, it seemed that manicures, body scrubs and bath salts were an unaffordable luxury. Then it is worth counting how much was spent on alcohol. Parcel? Then, instead of alcohol, it's worth spending those funds to make yourself happy.
Medicines and home remedies will help, but only as an extra help. The key to success in quitting alcohol is your mental attitude. Self-esteem, new interests, and sober friends can help you overcome addiction.
Keep working on yourself
The first 2-3 days the condition worsens. Irritability, negative perception of reality, constant internal tension, lack of sleep - these are just some of the symptoms that a woman will have to endure after quitting alcohol. But you have to realize that refusing alcohol is a manifestation of enormous willpower and very soon everything will be fine even if you don't drink.
With complete refusal of alcohol, not only will impaired health be almost completely restored, but the risk of diseases such as stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, oncology and dementia will also decrease.
Health
After three days, the decay products of ethanol are completely eliminated from the body. Although alcohol poisoning persists, general well-being gradually improves:
- Within a week. Complete sleep will be restored and digestion will improve. In some women, due to persistent intoxication, nausea may appear for a short time, but it is mild.
- In two weeks. Dizziness and frequent headaches disappear, blood pressure returns to normal, and tachycardia ceases to bother. The woman begins to feel vigor and mental capacity again.
- A month later. Alcohol toxins are completely removed from brain tissue, the emotional background is normalized, and vitality increases. At this time, the liver begins to function fully, cleansing the blood of toxins and improving the absorption of fat. The ladies will find that, despite the occasional consumption of "forbidden" sweets, the layer of fat on the stomach and thighs gradually decreases.
- In a year. Fit, cheerful and energetic woman.
Appearance
Wrinkles, dry and unhealthy skin, dark circles under the eyes - a woman who drinks can not hide these flaws even with the help of bright makeup. But, after giving up alcohol, positive changes will soon appear. Within seven days, a healthy glow will appear, and the skin will gradually begin to gain elasticity.
In about a month, the characteristic dark circles under the eyes will disappear and the wrinkles caused by alcohol abuse will be partially smoothed out.
By stopping drinking, a woman gradually regains her lost energy and beauty. Become sociable and cheerful.
A woman can only stop drinking alone at the first stage of alcoholism, when tolerance to ethanol is being formed and only psychological cravings need to be overcome.
In the second and subsequent stages, only a few who have a strong will or a strong motivation manage to "bond" to alcohol. Most of the fair half will need the help of a psychologist and a narcologist.