Alcohol addiction is an unconditional evil 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 condition of the body. None of us is safe from alcoholism, as addiction to it is formed gradually and invisibly, starting with a pleasant time at the table with friends. But the simple happiness of communication quickly turns into a death run in a vicious circle, from which it is very difficult to escape.
True, today there is such a possibility, thanks to innovative methods of correcting addiction, with the help of which overcoming addiction to drinking alcohol for any reason.
It is impossible to predict exactly how this will happen, as separation leaves many consequences, depending on a number of factors. Among them, the following are considered the main ones:
- Genetic predisposition.
- Gender and age.
- Quality of alcohol consumed.
- Dozat.
- Duration of ethanol use.
- Human psychomotor skills.
In fact, all changes in the body can be divided into: somatic (physical) and psychological.
The diary of a thirsty man: what is it?
Psychologists say that for a person who quits drinking, a special online diary on the site to fight addiction can become a lifesaver.
It takes place every day and is open to anyone who has the same problems. The support he receives from his accomplices greatly increases his chances of success. Every day, electronic records record everything that happens to a person who has given up alcohol: irritation, breakdown, improvement of condition. There you can clearly trace the relationship between the strength of drinks and withdrawal symptoms after rejecting them, calculate the financial component of the alcohol aversion process 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 prudence has passed, the so-called "point of no return", and each new day confirms the correctness of a person's actions. from the condition of the body.
In addition, the diary stimulates the analytical activity of the brain, helps to restore the concentration of brain activity and speeds up the recovery process. The need to keep diary entries, to evaluate the actions of addicts, doctors, becomes a reliable support and support in the decision to share with alcohol.
It is necessary to understand that the chosen path is long. Treatment for alcoholism is complex, including both hospital treatment and an outpatient visit to a narcologist for a year or two (all individually), because a person does not know how to live without ethanol.
The anonymous company of an alcoholic can help in the process of sobriety, it is there, according to a clear program of 12 steps towards sobriety, that you can really take and consolidate the skills of a normal life and restore its social component. The public discussion of the diary in this case can play a crucial role in its clarity.
Consequences of quitting alcohol during the day
A good help for the diary is this chart. It clearly presents the main periods of separation with alcohol in light of the body's reaction to this.
It is necessary to understand that the process of alcohol rejection is difficult, and even a fatal outcome is possible in case of errors in the steps for its implementation.
It all depends on the duration of the alcohol abuse, the doses of ethanol, the condition of the body destroyed by it and the appropriateness of the therapy. It should not be forgotten that a sharp rejection is always difficult to cope with.
| A period of time | Symptoms | therapy |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | Suppression of the most important functions of the body: hangover, tremor, headache, tachycardia, increased pressure, intoxication, loss of appetite, depression, insomnia. | The patient at home is provided with abundant drinks with detoxifying drugs, sorbents. Painkillers, antihypertensive drugs, sedatives, antidepressants that support the heart and kidneys are used - as recommended by your doctor. In a hospital setting, and sometimes in resuscitation, detoxification and support of key therapy systems also becomes basic. |
| 48 hours | Intoxication continues with nausea and vomiting, headache, chills, nightmares, loss of appetite, sore mouth and dry mucous membranes, cravings. Constipation or diarrhea are associated. | Detox therapy remains the basis, with cardiotonic, antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic drugs, drugs are added that normalize the work of the digestive 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 | Frustration, aggression, irritability, nausea, dizziness. When combined with hallucinations, medical attention is needed. | On the third day, along with ongoing detoxification therapy, they begin to restore central nervous system functions and increase PNS - nootropics. Pay attention to the restoration of liver function - hepatoprotectors. Control urine production. Normal heart muscle work, lack of arrhythmia is still important. |
| The fifth day | The hangover recedes, the appetite appears, the symptoms of intoxication melt away. All alcohol is removed from the blood. | Powerful detox therapy is replaced with sorbents, sugar levels are controlled, diuresis is considered. Supports the condition of the liver and pancreas. She continues to take antidepressants, nootropics, hepatoprotectors. There is a risk of a breakdown, as the desire for alcohol increases, as a compensatory psychological reaction to the complete cleansing of the body from it. Ethanol supplies the brain with light carbohydrates. This is a habit and giving up alcohol can cause hypoglycemia. This should also be considered and stopped in time with glucose. |
| A week | Appetite and digestion are normalized, sleep becomes deep, there are no nightmares, dry mouth disappears, liver is painless. Heartburn is possible. Potential impotence is particularly unpleasant. | Special attention is paid to the restoration of the immune system. Immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory therapy combine. She continues to take symptomatic medications. Detoxification therapy has been canceled. Heartburn is relieved with antacids. |
| Two weeks | Consciousness is being purified. | Against the background of symptomatic therapy, together with a doctor, a daily regimen, a balanced diet, a regimen of administration and gradual withdrawal of drugs are developed. Automatic training is connected. |
| month | The patient begins to think adequately, realizes that he has stopped drinking, the emotional perception of life and sexual function are restored. Pastici disappears, teeth whiten, bruises under the eyes disappear. | At this time, it is useful to have a special wallet, where you put money that can be spent on a bottle, spend more time in the fresh air, try dosed physical activity. At the moment, there is a risk of a breakdown of another genesis: if suddenly an ex-alcoholic sees a bottle or an old drink companion. |
| 60 days | Immunity is restored. | This is the period of complete clinical and laboratory examination to identify weak points in the body, the correction of this pathology. Sometimes treating impaired functions takes a long time. |
| 90 days | Psychosomatics is normalized, the irritation goes away, the body functions normally, the health condition is good. | It is extremely beneficial for an ex-alcoholic to engage in an interesting hobby, to have a pet, automatic training is still important. At this time, you should reconsider your attitude towards others, exclude communication with a beverage company, spend more time with your family. |
| Half a year | The person regains the former psycho-emotional and social state. | The most important thing at this time is continuous self-training, a hobby, family and a purpose in life, clearly and clearly set. The program, designed on the 30th day of quitting alcohol, is still important. At this time there is an improvement in the financial situation of the family by saving money spent on alcohol and increasing the efficiency of the former alcoholic. Career growth is possible. |
| year | The functioning of all organs and systems is normal. | Return to a full life without alcohol. Psychological and financial well-being. |
Recovery period
This is a very difficult time phase. For the recovery period to be successful, you need to understand one simple thing: alcohol is a poison, so no non-standard treatments are required, except for strong detoxification and elimination of ethanol toxins from the body as quickly as possible.
In fact, every poison is unique and for every toxic substance there is an antidote, without which man dies. Yes, and each has its own characteristics of the organism. But always for successful treatment it is necessary to stop taking any poison. After that, clean and fix all the systems.
If the detoxification of the body is carried out according to the general rules, then there is no single method of recovery, everything is purely individual. You need to know exactly what the person (alcohol brand) was poisoned with, the dose of poison taken, the condition of the internal organs. This is why it is always better to start giving up alcohol under the supervision of a doctor.
Especially if after stopping the intake of ethanol, the condition of the body deteriorates significantly. Only a doctor is able to choose the right antidote and, if necessary, perform resuscitation measures.
The same is true with the body cleansing process. Everything is individual. Someone has enough of their own compensatory skills. After all, with the cessation of alcohol intake, self-healing processes begin, ethanol is completely excreted on its own, without the use of medication.
However, if the amount of accumulated alcohol metabolites is too large, then outside help is needed: the introduction of detoxifying solutions that dilute the concentration of toxins, stimulate their secretion, and maintain the functioning of the kidneys, liver, heart, and pancreas.
The most difficult period of recovery awaits those who have been in the mood more than once. They have the maximum exhaustion of nervous forces, the credit of energy. This is a condition when a chemical activator of his energy abilities constantly enters the body, for which you then have to pay with nervous exhaustion: pay with interest.
The analogy of those who quit drinking is very important for those who, having become accustomed to living in debt, suddenly refuse loans. It is very difficult, uncomfortable and unusual. But when a person slips out of this financial and credit needle, after a short time he begins to experience psychological comfort and confidence in the future.
So it is with alcohol. It’s hard to give up, but the future is worth it. You can imagine yourself at the foot of the emotional-energetic stairs, and on the upper floors - a quiet, happy, prosperous life. You just have to take a few steps towards it.
The myth of physical dependence
There is a strong idea among people that it is wrong to stop drinking immediately, suddenly. You need to do this gradually, it will be easier and easier. But this is just another myth.
Sudden withdrawal from alcohol is the only correct way to solve the problem of alcohol dependence. Gradual separation with ethanol will inevitably lead to its return, as there will come a time when stress relief or the desire to demonstrate their extraordinary capacity is more easily realized with the help of an additional dose of alcohol.
To make separation from an addiction easier, it is necessary to understand and accept that the desire for alcohol is formed exclusively at the level of the psyche and never at the level of the physical needs of the body.
Life without alcohol
It is difficult for a person who has stopped drinking to be associated in daily life, so psychologists and narcologists offer some simple rules, following which you can greatly facilitate this process.
Feast without alcohol
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 beer contains about 1% alcohol.
Even kvass is not safe for a person who gives up drinking; it contains alcohol.
It is better to use delicious tea with lemon, rose thighs with honey, milkshake - all this is in the piggy bank of prudence and good humor at the table.
Stress relief
Everything is simple here: stress is relieved by exercise. By loading the muscles, we unload the head. You can turn to physiotherapy: cocktails with high oxygen content will also make you expend energy to overcome stress, easing the nervous system.
Yoga will help a lot. It replaces smoking and stress pills. A sweet tooth will help the cake with honey, jam, candy and ice cream. Sugar will play the role of a pleasure center activator and create the illusion of complete well-being.
Cooking food
Many recipes include the use of alcohol: barbecue marinade, cognac in cake cream, meat stew in wine sauce. But all this can be easily replaced without loss of taste, the development of unnecessary complications.
Isabella grape vinegar or juice is a wine analogue, a cube of bouillon - beer, ginger - champagne, cherry liqueur - is identical in taste to cold mineral water syrup.
In addition, you can use the following knowledge:
- Self-hypnosis is a guarantee of non-return of alcohol.
- If you want to drink, you can drink anything other than alcohol helps you 100%.
- To constantly spend time in the air, preventing hypoxia.
- In case of digestive problems, try to normalize it in a natural way: a diet high in vegetables, fiber, prunes with kefir at night.
- Drink 10 glasses of clean water a day.
- The morning shower tones and creates a good mood.
- Avoiding unnecessary holidays, watching comedies more often with family, indulging in your favorite sweets - all this relieves depression.
- Share your experiences with loved ones.
And then life without alcohol will bring joy.