There are many women sure that nothing terrible will happen if they drink some beer or a couple of glasses of wine in the evening to unwind after a hard day. A single use of alcohol will not harm, but if the evening "relaxation" is repeated often, they gradually turn into the category of habits and addiction is formed. Everything happens imperceptibly, and one day a woman discovers that her skin condition is deteriorating, circles appear under her eyes, and without a dose of alcohol it is already impossible to cope with irritability.
How to stop drinking alone
Women are nearly twice as likely to become addicted to alcohol than men, and it's harder for them to quit. Usually, the rejection of alcohol occurs against the background of various stresses:
- identification of a serious illness;
- pregnancy (desire to have 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 that has arisen and "forgets" the need for the daily consumption of alcohol. Well, if there is no strong stimulus from the outside and in the evening the hand usually reaches the bottle, then it is important to realize the problem and decide to give up alcohol forever.
How to force yourself
First of all, it is necessary to identify the cause of the appearance of alcohol cravings. This can turn out to be painful insecurity, everyday problems, misunderstanding of loved ones and much more. Determining the provoking factor is an important step. If the cause is not eliminated, the motivation may weaken in the future.
If it is difficult to understand the reasons for yourself, then you should seek the help of a psychologist. In parallel, you should consider what you will have to lose if you keep drinking. Most likely, the list will contain:
- career;
- respect for children and husband;
- beauty and health.
The reason can be anything. It is important that you really want to preserve existing successes.
After the decision has been made and priorities are established, the hardest part begins. It is necessary to overcome the habit, to strive to learn to live without the daily intake of alcohol. It will be difficult, because the body is already used to receiving a daily dose, therefore, without alcohol, the first time you will feel irritability, mood swings and problems with sleep may arise. Overcoming the addiction requires some complicated steps:
- Determine the date of rejection. You can decide to stop drinking from tomorrow morning, but most of those who have made such a decision, by the evening, decide to postpone the refusal to drink until the next day. Better to choose a specific date and prepare for success in advance.
- Understand that rejection is not a sacrifice. Alcohol destroys the brain and severely damages female beauty. By stopping drinking, a woman has nothing to lose.
- Remove all alcoholic beverages from the house. There is no need to justify what alcohol will be in case of guests arriving. If the bottle is "at hand", then the temptation to drink stronger. Guests can be treated to tea with cake or biscuits.
- Find a business that you like. A drink-free night will seem boring and boring if you don't turn your attention to 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 the preparation, take a decisive step towards a sober life. At first it will be very difficult and she will have to act through "I don't want", but gradually the craving for alcohol will decrease and soon the woman will learn to enjoy walks, delicious food, creativity, communication with family and friends.
What to do
To begin with, properly evaluate your strength. If it seems like it won't work to overcome the painful cravings or attempts to refuse alcohol have led to another breakdown, then it's best to see a doctor. There is nothing shameful in visiting a narcologist and you can be treated on an outpatient basis and anonymously. Perhaps, to maintain willpower, the doctor will prescribe pills or drops that reduce the desire for alcoholic beverages:
- disulfiram. The drug inhibits the production of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, an enzyme necessary for the breakdown of ethanol and increases the concentration of acetaldehyde by 5-10 times. As a result, instead of enjoying the drink, the woman will experience an unpleasant hot flush 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 increased heart rate.
Medicines are prescribed so that a woman has a negative attitude towards alcohol. Additionally, 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 used incorrectly, can cause irreparable damage. At home, you can drink decoctions that have a similar effect:
- wormwood and thyme mixed in equal proportions;
- Aries.
But you need to drink vitamins. They will strengthen the body and have an antioxidant effect, helping to reduce the effects of alcohol intoxication. It will also be useful to drink a course of Karsil - the hepatoprotector of the plant will improve the functioning of the liver.
But it is more important to pay attention to the psychological attitude and firmly believe in success. This 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 club. At first, it is necessary to 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 got into the habit of giving up sweets for fear of spoiling their figure. But a slice of cake or ice cream will help relieve stress as well as alcoholic beverages and much less harm to health.
- Expression of self-love. Previously, it seemed that manicures, body scrubs and bath salts were an unsustainable luxury. So it's worth counting how much was spent on alcohol. lot? So instead of alcohol, it is worth spending these funds to please yourself.
Medicines and home remedies will help, but only as additional help. The key to success in quitting alcohol is your mental attitude. Self-love, new interests, and sober friends can help you overcome addiction.
Work further on yourself
The first 2-3 days, the condition worsens. Irritability, negative perception of reality, constant internal tension, poor sleep - these are just some of the symptoms a woman will have to endure after she has stopped drinking. But you need to make yourself understand that refusing alcohol is a manifestation of tremendous willpower and very soon everything will be fine even if you don't drink.
With a complete rejection of alcohol, not only will impaired health be almost completely restored, but the risk of diseases such as stroke, liver cirrhosis, oncology and dementia will also decrease.
Health
After three days, the decay products of ethanol are completely removed from the body. Although alcohol intoxication persists, general well-being is gradually improving:
- In 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. Frequent dizziness and headaches disappear, blood pressure normalizes, and tachycardia ceases to bother. The woman begins to feel vigor and increased mental abilities again.
- A month later. Alcoholic toxins are completely removed from the brain tissue, the emotional background is normalized and vitality increases. During this time, the liver begins to function fully, purifying the blood of toxins and improving fat absorption. Ladies may notice that despite the occasional intake of "forbidden" sweets, the layer of fat on the abdomen and thighs is gradually decreasing.
- In a year. Fit, cheerful and energetic woman.
Appearance
Wrinkles, dry and unhealthy skin, dark circles - a woman who drinks cannot hide these defects 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 will disappear and the wrinkles caused by alcohol abuse will partially smooth out.
By stopping drinking, a woman gradually regains lost energy and beauty. She becomes sociable and cheerful.
A woman can stop drinking on her own only in the first stage of alcoholism, when tolerance to ethanol is just forming and only psychological cravings need to be overcome.
In the second and subsequent stages, only a few who have a strong will or have a strong motivation manage to "bond" with alcohol. Most of the beautiful half will need the help of a psychologist and a narcologist.