There are many women who are sure that nothing terrible will happen if they drink a little beer or a few glasses of wine in the evening to relax after a hard day. A one-time use of alcohol will not cause any harm, but if the "relaxation" of the evening is repeated often, it will gradually turn into a habit and form an addiction. Things go unnoticed, and one day a woman discovers that her skin condition is getting worse, circles are appearing under her eyes, and without a dose of alcohol it's not. can cope with irritability.
How to stop drinking alone
Women are twice as likely to become addicted to alcohol than men, and it is harder for them to quit. Often, refusing alcohol occurs in a context of high stress:
- identify a serious illness;
- pregnancy (desire to give birth to a healthy child);
- the care needs of loved ones (parents, husbands, children).
The woman then mobilizes all her will to correct the situation that has arisen and "forgets" about the daily need to drink. Well, if there is no strong stimulus from the outside and in the evening your hand has a habit of reaching for the bottle of wine, then it is important that you realize your problem and decide to give up alcohol for good.
How to force yourself
First, you need to determine the cause of the craving for alcohol. This can turn into painful self-doubt, everyday problems, misunderstandings by loved ones and more. Identifying the trigger is an important step. If the cause is not eliminated, then the motivation may weaken in the future.
If it is difficult to find the cause on your own, you should seek the help of a psychologist. At the same time, you should consider what you will lose if you continue to drink. Chances are, the list will include:
- job;
- respect for children and husbands;
- beauty and health.
Motivation can be anything. The important thing is that you really want to preserve the successes you already have.
After the decision is made and the priorities are established, the hardest part begins. Need to overcome the habit, force yourself to learn how to live without drinking every day. It will be difficult, as the body is used to taking in a daily dose, so without alcohol, for the first time you will feel irritable, mood swings and may develop problems withsleep. Overcoming addiction requires a few complicated steps:
- Specify the rejection date. You can decide to quit drinking tomorrow morning, but most people who have made that decision, by evening, decide to postpone refusing to drink until the next day. You better choose a specific date and prepare yourself in advance to achieve success.
- Understand that rejection is not a sacrifice. Alcohol destroys the brain and greatly damages the beauty of women. By stopping drinking, a woman has nothing left to lose.
- Remove all alcoholic beverages from the house. There is no need to justify to yourself that there will be alcohol in case guests arrive. If the bottle of wine is "at hand", then the temptation to drink stronger. Guests can be treated to tea with cakes or cookies.
- Find an activity to your liking. An evening without drinks will seem boring and dull if you don't turn your attention to other hobbies. It can be anything: walking, knitting, playing sports. The main thing is the fascinating lesson, forcing you to forget the alcohol.
And after preparing, take a decisive step into a sober life. It will be difficult at first and will have to act "I don't want to", but gradually the craving for alcohol will subside, and soon a woman will learn to enjoy walking, eating well, creating, communicatingwith family and friends. .
What
To begin with, fully appreciate your strength. If it seems that overcoming cravings isn't working or that trying to refuse alcohol leads to another breakdown, it's better to consult your doctor. There is no shame in visiting an narcissist, and you can receive treatment as an outpatient 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 needed to break down ethanol, and increases the concentration of acetaldehyde by 5-10 times. As a result, instead of enjoying the drink, a woman will experience an uncomfortable burning sensation on her face and scalp, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting.
- Cyanamide. Available in drops. Like previous agents, it blocks the activity of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. When combined with alcohol, it causes nausea, shortness of breath and increased heart rate.
The drug is prescribed so that a woman has a negative attitude to alcohol. In addition, the narcissist recommends taking vitamins and hepatoprotective drugs to support liver function.
It is impossible to take drugs that help to form an aversion to alcohol without a doctor's prescription. They have many side effects and if used improperly can cause irreparable harm. At home, you can drink a decoction that has the same effect:
- wormwood and thyme mixed in equal proportions;
- ram.
But you have to drink smoothies. They will nourish the body and have antioxidant effects, helping to reduce the effects of hangovers. It would also be helpful to take a course of Karsil - a plant-based liver protectant that improves liver function.
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 making time for a glass of wine.
- A sober social circle. At first, you need to avoid companies with a habit of drinking alcohol, it is better to be with friends who like to relax and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
- Small passions. Many women have a habit of giving up sweets for fear of ruining their figure. But a slice of cake or ice cream will relieve stress as well as alcohol, and is much less harmful to health.
- Expression of self-love. In the past, it seemed that manicures, scrubs, and bath salts were an unforgivable luxury. Then, it is necessary to count how much has been spent on alcohol. Much? Then, instead of drinking, you should spend these funds to please yourself.
Medicines and home remedies will help, but only as additional help. The key to success in quitting alcohol is your mental attitude. Self-love, new hobbies, and sober friends can help you overcome addiction.
Do more work for yourself
In the first 2-3 days, the condition gets worse. Irritability, negative perception of reality, constant inner stress, poor sleep - these are just some of the symptoms that women will suffer after stopping alcohol. But you need to establish yourself that refusing alcohol is an expression of great willpower and very quickly everything will be fine even if you don't drink.
Completely rejecting alcohol, not only will the impaired health be restored almost completely, but the risk of diseases such as stroke, cirrhosis, cancer, and dementia will also decrease.
Health
After three days, the breakdown products of ethanol are completely eliminated from the body. Although the drunkenness persists, overall health is gradually improving:
- In a week. Adequate sleep will be restored and digestion will be improved. In some women, due to prolonged intoxication, the feeling of nausea may be short-lived, but mild.
- For two weeks. Dizziness and frequent headaches go away, blood pressure normalizes and tachycardia no longer bothers. The woman began to feel strong and her mental abilities increased again.
- One month later. The poison of alcohol is completely removed from the brain tissue, the emotional background is normalized, and vitality is restored. Around this time, the liver begins to function fully, cleaning the blood of toxins and improving fat absorption. Ladies will probably notice that, despite occasional "forbidden" sweets, the fat layer on the belly and thighs is still decreasing.
- In a year. The right woman, fun and energetic.
Appear
Wrinkles, dry skin, dark circles under the eyes - a woman who drinks often cannot hide these defects even with the help of bright makeup. But, after quitting alcohol, positive changes will soon appear. Within seven days, a healthy glow appears and the skin gradually begins to gain elasticity.
In about a month, the characteristic dark circles under the eyes will disappear and wrinkles caused by alcohol abuse will be somewhat smoothed out.
Quitting alcohol, a woman gradually regains her lost energy and beauty. Be sociable and have fun.
A woman can only quit drinking on her own in the early stages of alcoholism, when a new tolerance to ethanol is formed and only need to overcome the psychological craving.
In the second and subsequent stages, only a few people with bravery or strong motivation can "get along" with alcohol. Most of the fair half will need the help of a psychologist and narcissist.