There are many women who are sure that nothing terrible will happen if they drink a little beer or a couple of glasses of wine at night to relax after a hard day at work. A single use of alcohol will not hurt, but if the "relaxation" of the night is repeated frequently, they gradually become the category of habits and addiction is formed. Everything happens imperceptibly, and one day a woman discovers that the condition of her skin is deteriorating, 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 addicted to alcohol than men, and it is more difficult for them to quit smoking. 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 care for loved ones (parents, husband, child).
Then, the woman mobilizes all her will to correct the situation that has arisen and "forgets" the need for daily alcohol consumption. Well, if there is no strong stimulus from outside, and at night the hand usually reaches for the bottle, then it is important that she realizes her problem and decides to give up alcohol for good.
How to force yourself
First of all, you need to identify the cause of the appearance of the desire for alcohol. This can result in painful self-doubt, everyday problems, misunderstandings from loved ones, and much more. Determining the trigger factor is an important step. If the cause is not eliminated, motivation may weaken in the future.
If it is difficult to find out the reasons on your own, you should seek the help of a psychologist. In parallel, you must consider what you will have to lose if you continue to drink. Most likely the list contains:
- career;
- respect for the children and the husband;
- beauty and health.
The reason can be anything. It is important that you want to keep your existing successes.
Once the decision is made and priorities are set, the hardest part begins. It is necessary to overcome the habit, force yourself 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 sleep problems may arise. Overcoming addiction requires some complicated steps:
- Determine the date of the denial. You can decide to stop drinking from tomorrow morning, but most of those who have made that decision, at night, decide to postpone the refusal to drink the next day. It is better to choose a specific date and prepare for success in advance.
- Understand that rejection is not a sacrifice. Alcohol destroys the brain and greatly damages female beauty. By quitting drinking, a woman has nothing to lose.
- Remove all alcoholic beverages from the house. It is not necessary to justify that there will be alcohol in case of arrival of guests. If the bottle is "at hand", then the temptation to drink stronger. Guests can enjoy tea with cake or cookies.
- Find an activity to your liking. An evening without a drink will seem boring and boring if you do not pay attention to other interests. It can be anything: walking, knitting, playing sports. The main thing is that the lesson is fascinating and forces you to forget about alcohol.
And after preparation, take a decisive step towards a sober life. At first it will be very difficult and it will be necessary to act through "I don't want to", but little by little the craving for alcohol will diminish, and soon the woman will learn to enjoy walks, delicious food, creativity, communication with family and friends. .
To do
To begin with, properly assess your strength. If it seems that it will not work to overcome painful cravings, or attempts to refuse alcohol led to another crisis, then it is better to consult a doctor. There is nothing shameful about visiting a narcologist, and it can be treated on an outpatient basis and anonymously. Perhaps, to maintain willpower, the doctor will prescribe pills or drops that reduce cravings 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 to 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.
- CyanamideAvailable 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. In addition, the narcologist recommends taking vitamins and hepatoprotectors to support liver function.
Medications that help form an aversion to alcohol cannot be taken without a 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;
- RAM.
But you must 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 vegetable 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. 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 circle. At first you have to avoid companies where it is customary to drink, it is better to be with friends who love 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 as well as alcoholic beverages and much less harm your health.
- Expression of self-love. Previously, manicures, body scrubs, and bath salts seemed like an unaffordable luxury. So it is worth counting how much was spent on alcohol. Lot? So instead of alcohol, these funds are worth spending to please yourself.
Medications and home remedies will help, but only as an added help. The key to success in quitting alcohol is your mental attitude. Self-esteem, new interests, and sober friends can help you overcome addiction.
Work more 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 giving up alcohol. But it must be established that refusing alcohol is a manifestation of tremendous willpower and very soon everything will be fine, even if she does not drink.
With a total rejection of alcohol, not only will deteriorated 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 breakdown products of ethanol are completely removed from the body. Although alcohol intoxication still persists, general well-being is gradually improving:
- In a week. Full 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 stops bothering you. The woman begins to feel vigor and increased mental capacities again.
- One month after. The toxins in alcohol are completely eliminated from brain tissue, the emotional background is normalized, and vitality is increased. Around this time, the liver begins to fully function, cleansing the blood of toxins and enhancing fat absorption. Women may notice that, despite the occasional intake of "forbidden" sweets, the layer of fat on the abdomen and thighs is gradually diminishing.
- In one year. Fit, cheerful and energetic woman.
Appearance
Wrinkles, dry and unhealthy skin, circles under the eyes - a woman who drinks cannot hide these flaws even with the help of bright makeup. But after quitting alcohol, positive changes will soon appear. In seven days, a healthy glow will appear and the skin will gradually begin to gain elasticity.
In about a month, the characteristic circles under the eyes will disappear and the wrinkles caused by alcohol abuse will partially soften.
By stopping drinking, the 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 it is only necessary to overcome psychological cravings.
In the second and subsequent stages, only a few who have a strong will or strong motivation manage to "bond" with alcohol. Most of the fair half will need the help of a psychologist and a narcologist.