Alcoholism is a serious problem of our time.Both men and women often drink alcohol at parties and company events.Over time, drinking alcohol can become a habit.This leads to serious physical and mental consequences.
If a person decides on his own to quit alcohol forever, he understands how destructively it affects life - this is already half the success.It is possible to escape addiction;The main thing is to set a clear goal and work towards it.
- Complete abstinence is the first and main condition.The decision to quit drinking should be final.This applies not only to strong alcoholic drinks, but also to wine, light liqueurs and beer.
- You need to understand when you lose control of yourself and rarely if drinking has become a long-term habit.Once you determine what the cause is, you need to eliminate it.
- Disruption must be avoided.Will, relatives, friends and colleagues will help with this.If necessary, you can seek help from psychologists, traditional medicine methods and the help of doctors from rehabilitation centers.
- You should learn more about the dangers of addiction and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
- An important factor is forming the right habits (playing sports, eating properly, having hobbies, daily habits).
Withdrawal symptoms
The harmful effects of alcohol are greater than many people think.A hangover and a headache in the morning are just minor inconveniences.If you decide to quit drinking on your own, you should be prepared for “withdrawal symptoms” that will push you to drink again:
- feeling of constant anxiety, irritability;
- perturbation;
- stress;
- depressed state;
- resentment;
- a stream of negative thoughts.
Symptoms appear 5-7 days after quitting alcohol.To avoid falling into the trap of addiction and starting to drink again, you need to:
- recognize the falsity of experienced emotions;
- understand that these feelings will soon pass;
- not linking the condition to external causes;
- Remember why you quit drinking.
As soon as you see that playing sports has helped you become more attractive, your hobby began to bring joy (and maybe even money), understanding and harmony have reigned in the family, you will not want to destroy this idyllic thing.