Alcohol addiction is an unconditional evil for a person, so everyone should know what will happen if you abruptly stop drinking alcohol, with the usual rhythm of life and the general condition of the organism. None of us is safe from alcoholism, because addiction to it is formed gradually and imperceptibly, starting with a pleasant pastime at the table with friends. But simple happiness in communication quickly turns to death in a vicious circle from which it is very difficult to escape.
True, there is such an opportunity today, thanks to innovative methods of correcting addiction, with the help of which alcohol addiction is overcome for any reason.
It is impossible to predict exactly how this will happen, because the separation leaves many consequences, depending on a number of factors. The following are considered to be the main ones:
- Genetic predisposition.
- Gender and age.
- Quality of alcohol consumed.
- Doses.
- Duration of ethanol use.
- Human psychomotor abilities.
In fact, all changes in the body can be divided into: somatic (physical) and mental.
The thirsty man's diary: what is it?
Psychologists say that for a person who stops drinking, a special internet diary on an anti-addiction page can become a lifesaver.
It is held daily and is open to anyone who has the same problems. The support he receives from other sufferers greatly increases his chances of success. Electronic records every day record everything that happens to a person who has given up alcohol: worsening, breakdowns, improvement of the condition. There you can clearly monitor the relationship between the strength of the drink and the withdrawal symptoms after refusal, calculate the financial component of the process of alcohol aversion 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 sobriety has been crossed, the so-called "point of no return", and each new day confirms the correctness of a person's actions according to body condition.
In addition, the diary stimulates the analytical activity of the brain, helps to restore the concentration of brain activity and accelerates the recovery process. The need to keep daily records, to evaluate the actions of addicts by others, doctors, becomes a reliable support and support in the decision to separate from alcohol.
It is necessary to understand that the chosen path is long. The treatment of alcoholism is complex, it includes inpatient 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 Alcoholics Anonymous can help in the process of sobriety, where, according to a clear program of 12 steps to sobriety, one can really acquire and consolidate the skills of a normal life, and renew its social component. A public discussion of the diary in this case can play a decisive role in its clarity.
Consequences of daily alcohol withdrawal
This table is a good help for the diary. It clearly shows the main periods of parting from alcohol in light of the body’s reaction to it.
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 application.
It all depends on the duration of alcohol abuse, the doses of ethanol, the condition of the body that was destroyed by it and the adequacy of therapy. It should not be forgotten that a sharp refusal is always difficult to bear.
| Time period | Symptoms | Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | Suppression of the most important functions of the body: hangover, shivering, headache, tachycardia, pressure surges, intoxication, lack of appetite, depression, insomnia. | The patient is given plenty to drink at home with detoxification drugs, sorbents. Painkillers, antihypertensives, sedatives, antidepressants that support the work of the heart and kidneys are used - as recommended by the doctor. In a hospital setting, and sometimes in resuscitation, detoxification and support to major therapy systems also become the basis. |
| 48 hours | Intoxication continues with nausea and vomiting, headache, tremor, nightmares, lack of appetite, bitterness in the mouth and dry mucous membranes, strong desire to drink. Constipation or diarrhea are associated. | The basis remains detox therapy, with cardiotonics, antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics, drugs are added that normalize the work of the digestive tract, and at the same time restore the metabolism of water and electrolytes with plenty to drink and multivitamin complexes. They continue to relieve headaches, calm the central nervous system. |
| 72 hours | Frustration, aggression, irritability, nausea, dizziness. When hallucinations join, medical help is needed. | On the third day, with current detoxification therapy, they begin to restore the functions of the central nervous system and PNS - nootropics are added. Pay attention to the restoration of liver function - hepatoprotectors. Control urine output. Normal work of the heart muscle, absence of arrhythmia, is still important. |
| Fifth day | The hangover recedes, appetite occurs, and the symptoms of intoxication melt away. All alcohol is removed from the blood. | Strong detox therapy is replaced by sorbents, sugar levels are controlled, diuresis is considered. Supports the condition of the liver and pancreas. He still takes antidepressants, nootropics, hepatoprotectors. There is a danger of breakdown, because the craving for alcohol increases, as a compensatory psychological reaction to the complete cleansing of the body from it. Ethanol supplies the brain with light carbohydrates. It is a habit and giving up alcohol can cause hypoglycemia. This should also be taken into account and glucose should be discontinued in a timely manner. |
| Week | Appetite and digestion are normalized, sleep becomes deep, there are no nightmares, dry mouth disappears, the liver is painless. Heartburn is possible. Potential impotence is especially annoying. | Special attention is paid to restoring the immune system. It is joined by immunostimulating and immunomodulatory therapy. She continues to take symptomatic medication. Detox therapy is canceled. Heartburn is relieved with antacids. |
| Two weeks | Consciousness is cleansed. | In the background of symptomatic therapy, together with the doctor, a daily regimen, a balanced diet, a regimen of administration and gradual discontinuation of medication are developed. Auto-training is connected. |
| The moon | The patient begins to think adequately, realizes that he has stopped drinking, emotional perception of life and sexual function return. The pastiness disappears, the teeth whiten, the bruises under the eyes disappear. | At this point it is useful to have a special wallet in which you can put money that could be spent on a bottle, spend more time in the fresh air, try dosed physical activity. At this moment, there is a danger of breaking a different genesis: if a former alcoholic suddenly sees a bottle or an old companion. |
| 60 days | Immunity has been restored. | This is a period of complete clinical and laboratory examination in order to identify weak points in the body, to correct this pathology. Sometimes the treatment of impaired functions takes a long time. |
| 90 days | Psychosomatics is normalized, irritations disappear, the organism works normally, the health condition is good. | It is extremely useful for a former alcoholic to pursue an interesting hobby, he has a pet, and self-training is still important. At this point, you should reconsider your relationship with others, cut off communication with the drinking company, spend more time with your family. |
| Half a year | The person regains the previous psycho-emotional and social state. | The most important thing at this moment is constant self-training, hobbies, family and goal in life, clearly and clearly set. The program that was compiled on the 30th day of alcohol withdrawal is still relevant. At this moment, the material condition of the family is improving by saving money spent on alcohol, and the efficiency of the former alcoholic has increased. Career growth is possible. |
| Year | The functioning of all organs and systems is normal. | Return to a fulfilled life without alcohol. Psychological and financial well-being. |
Recovery period
This is a very difficult phase of time. For the recovery period to be successful, you must understand a simple thing: alcohol is a poison, so no non-standard treatments are needed, except for strong detoxification and the fastest elimination of ethanol toxins from the body.
In fact, every poison is special, and for every poisonous substance there is an antidote, without which man dies. Yes, and everyone has their own characteristics of the organism. But always for successful treatment it is necessary to stop the intake of any poison. Then clean and tidy all systems.
If the detoxification of the body is carried out according to general rules, then there is no single method of recovery, everything is purely individual. You need to know exactly what the person is poisoning (brand of alcohol), the dose of poison taken, the condition of the internal organs. That is why it is always better to start giving up alcohol under the supervision of a doctor.
Especially if after stopping ethanol intake the condition of the body deteriorates sharply. Only a doctor can choose the right antidote and, if necessary, carry out resuscitation measures.
It is the same with the process of cleansing the body. Everything is individual. Someone has enough of their compensatory abilities. After all, by stopping drinking alcohol, the processes of self-healing are started, ethanol is completely excreted on its own, without the use of drugs.
However, if the amount of accumulated alcohol metabolites is too large, outside help is needed: the introduction of detoxification solutions that dilute the concentration of toxins, stimulate their excretion and maintain the functionality of the kidneys, liver, heart and pancreas.
The most difficult period of recovery awaits those who have been drunk several times. They have maximum exhaustion of nervous forces, energy credit. This is a condition where the chemical activator of his energy abilities constantly enters the body, for which you then have to pay with nervous exhaustion: to pay interest.
The analogy with those who have stopped drinking is very relevant for those who, having become accustomed to living in debt, suddenly abruptly refuse loans. It is very difficult, uncomfortable and unusual. But when a person slips off 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 staircase, and on the upper floors - a peaceful, happy, prosperous life. You just need to take a few steps towards it.
The myth of physical dependence
There is a strong idea among the people that it is a mistake to stop drinking immediately, abruptly. You have to do it gradually, it will be easier and easier. But this is just another myth.
Abrupt withdrawal from alcohol is the only correct way to solve the problem of alcohol dependence. A gradual parting with ethanol will inevitably lead to a return to it, because there will come a time when relief from stress or the desire to show an excess of ability is most easily achieved with the help of an additional dose of alcohol.
In order to get rid of addiction more easily, it is necessary to understand and accept that the craving for alcohol is formed exclusively at the level of the psyche, and not at the level of the physical needs of the body.
Life without alcohol
It is difficult for a person who has stopped drinking to socialize in everyday life, so psychologists and narcologists offer a few simple rules, respecting which can greatly facilitate this process.
Non-alcoholic feast
It turns out that at the festive table you can share the party 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 yeast is not safe for a person who stops drinking, it contains alcohol.
It is better to use delicious tea with lemon, pomegranate with honey, milkshake - all this in a piggy bank of sobriety and good mood at the table.
Stress relief
Here everything is simple: stress is relieved by exercise. We relieve the head by loading the muscles. You can turn to physiotherapy: cocktails with a high oxygen content will also make you spend energy on overcoming stress, relieving the nervous system.
Yoga will help many. Replaces smoking and stress pills. For gourmets, a cake made of honey, jam, sweets and ice cream will help. Sugar will play the role of an activator of the pleasure center and create the illusion of complete well-being.
Cooking food
Many recipes include the use of alcohol: barbecue marinades, cognac in cake cream, stewing meat in wine sauce. But all this can be easily replaced without loss of taste, development of unnecessary complications.
Grape juice or Isabella juice is an analogue of wine, a cube of broth - beer, ginger - champagne, cherry liqueur - tastes identical to a syrup with cold mineral water.
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 except alcohol which helps 100%.
- Constantly spend time in the air, preventing hypoxia.
- In case of problems with digestion, try to normalize it in natural ways: a diet with lots of vegetables, fiber, prunes with kefir in the evening.
- Drink 10 glasses of clean water a day.
- Showering in the morning tones and creates a good mood.
- Avoiding unnecessary feasts, watching comedies with the family more often, enjoying your favorite sweets - all this drives depression.
- Share your experiences with loved ones.
And then a life without alcohol will bring joy.