Alcohol addiction is a serious problem of our time.Men and women often drink alcohol at parties and corporate events.Over time, drinking alcohol can become a habit.This has serious physical and mental consequences.
If a person decides to stop drinking alcohol on his own forever, he understands how destructive it affects life - this is already half the success.It is possible to get rid of addiction;the main thing is to set a clear goal and move towards it.
- Total abstinence is the first and foremost condition.The decision to stop drinking should be final.This applies not only to strong alcoholic drinks, but also to wine, light liquors and beer.
- You need to understand when you have lost control of yourself and rare drinking has become a permanent habit.Once you determine the cause, you need to get rid of it.
- Disruptions must be avoided.Willpower, parents, friends and colleagues will contribute to this.If necessary, you can seek help from psychologists, traditional medicine methods and help from doctors of rehabilitation centers.
- You should learn more about the dangers of addiction and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
- An important factor is the formation of good habits (playing sports, eating right, having a hobby, a daily routine).
Withdrawal symptoms
The harms of alcohol are much greater than many people think.Hangovers and morning headaches are only minor inconveniences.If you decide to get rid of your alcohol addiction on your own, you need to prepare for "withdrawal symptoms" that will cause you to drink again:
- feeling of constant anxiety, irritability;
- anxiety;
- tension;
- depressive state;
- resentment;
- a flood of negative thoughts.
Symptoms appear 5 to 7 days after you stop drinking alcohol.To avoid falling into the trap of addiction and starting to drink again, you must:
- realize the falsity of the feelings felt;
- understand that these feelings will soon pass;
- do not associate the condition with external causes;
- remember why you stopped drinking.
As soon as you see that playing sports allowed you to become more attractive, your hobby began to bring pleasure (and maybe even money), understanding and harmony reigned in the family, you will no longer want to destroy this idyll.