Treatment of any form of alcoholism involves the patient's complete rejection of alcohol. The success of therapy is reduced to zero if the patient has no desire for a person to live in a sober state. On the contrary, a person's awareness of his illness is already the first step towards achieving forgiveness. Such awareness is the result of very complex work with oneself and requires a lot of time and effort. Therefore, to stop drinking, it is best for a person to consult a doctor.
Reasons to stop drinking alcohol
There are many reasons why a person stops drinking. Among the most important are:
- the desire to be healthy;
- deterioration of the health condition and development of chronic diseases;
- the most attractive appearance to people who do not have problems with alcohol;
- a sober, sharp and unblemished mind, the desire to adequately perceive the surrounding reality;
- high efficiency;
- good work attitude and an impeccable reputation;
- saving money (financial expenses for alcohol always occupy a significant part in the budget of an alcoholic person);
- high sexuality, without problems with potency in men or menstrual cycle in women;
- the presence of strength and time (after all, the life of a person who is in an alcoholic network is guided by one desire - to drink);
- excellent mood, joy;
- healthy atmosphere at home;
- full, bright and healthy life;
- healthy offspring.
The road to a sober life is very long and difficult. However, a person has a chance to get rid of addiction by following the advice of doctors. The most important thing for this is to have a strong desire to cure and an iron will.
Can a person stop drinking on their own?
Doctors warn: there are no former alcoholics. Alcoholism is an incurable disease. However, the patient always has a chance to achieve a lasting remission and stop drinking alcohol. The length of the probation period is variable and can range from several months to several decades.
Methods of mental impact on the patient are effective for stopping alcohol consumption. They allow you to inspire the patient with a negative attitude to alcohol and thus prevent relapse. Depending on a positive result, a strong belief is formed that he can lead a healthy and fulfilling life without drinking a single drop of alcoholic beverages.
Successful treatment of alcoholism depends on a large number of factors. The most important thing is that the person himself decides whether to drink alcohol or not.
Spontaneous remission
It rarely happens that a person stops drinking spontaneously. A certain factor drives this: there is an acceptance of one's illness, and then a decision that something needs to be changed in one's life.
The main disadvantage of spontaneous forgiveness is persistence and indefinite spontaneity.
Motivational remission
In this case, a person consciously refuses to drink alcohol. Most often this happens if there is a threat to a person's life. Consciously refusing alcohol, a person also raises a number of financial issues, and also solves the problem of maintaining the family.
Gradually, a person comes to the conclusion that a complete rejection of alcohol will allow him to achieve his goals in life and consolidate success. In forgiveness, he is fully convinced that his choice is the right one and is a priority, regardless of the presence of temptations. Moreover, each victory over alcohol and the approval of the people around him further strengthens a sober position.
Forced remission
Not always a person strives for a sober lifestyle voluntarily. Many people who are addicted to alcohol do not always understand how harmful their bad habit is. However, circumstances take over. For example, if the director is at work or the spouse, the child puts a person before a choice, he must obey. Otherwise, it will appear throughout the life of an alcoholic.
Forced remission is usually not permanent. Moreover, a person is constantly in a tense state, because he experiences difficulties and annoyances from such an obligation. A breakdown after such an apology usually has very serious consequences.
Somatogenic remission
If a person learns about a sharp deterioration in health, he usually stops drinking alcohol. The most common situation is when a patient has to give up alcohol against the background of delirium tremens.
Also, alcoholics fear the consequences of a serious illness experienced (for example, a heart attack or stroke). Against the background of negative emotions, they completely lose their attraction to alcohol. Awareness of the harm of alcohol, albeit delayed, forms a new attitude: survival is a higher priority than drinking alcohol and short-term intoxication.
Psychogenic remission
This variant of alcohol withdrawal is associated with somatogenic remission. When a person discovers what he has done while drunk, he experiences a great shock. In a state of shame for his actions, he decides to stop drinking.
There can be many such reasons. Most often it is:
- traffic accidents due to drunkenness;
- an attempt on their children's lives;
- violence.
Such forgiveness is unstable and short-lived. Sometimes a strong trigger works in the opposite direction, and the person starts drinking even more. In a state of alcoholic forgetfulness, suicide is not excluded.
Postintoxication remission
The nature of this pardon could not be fully determined. It is typical of people who chronically abuse alcoholic beverages. One day they stop drinking and do not argue this decision.
Doctors suggest that at some point, poisoning with ethyl alcohol and its decay products reaches a critical limit. At this moment, biochemical processes in the brain change and an aversion to alcoholic beverages appears. It is worth noting that the taste, smell of alcohol suddenly becomes unpleasant. Even small doses cause nausea and vomiting.
Postintoxication remission is relatively stable. However, relapses are not excluded when, against the background of a sober lifestyle, a person's health condition improves significantly.
Tips for people who want to stop drinking
Not every person who has previously abused alcohol can easily cope with a sober state. Some have a painful craving for alcohol, a desire to immediately overcome a "glass or two". For those who with determination and faith entered a sober path, such advice can help.
- You should contact a specialized clinic. Here, specialists will choose an individual treatment plan, prescribe effective drugs if necessary. Psychologists and rehabilitation specialists will help you get off the binge, cleanse your body, and develop a persistent negative attitude toward ethanol use.
- If you want to stop drinking, that's half the battle. The patient must recognize the presence of the disease. If possible, the problem with alcohol should be discussed with loved ones.
- The patient must cut off all ties with people he used to drink with and who were tolerant of his addiction.
- Throw away all alcoholic beverages at home. This will make it much easier to avoid temptation. If there is a calm reaction to people who drink alcohol, this is already a success.
- You should be prepared for the fact that withdrawal symptoms will develop during the refusal of alcohol. At the same time, various psychophysiological disorders will be experienced. The urge to remove them can be very strong. At this time, it is important not to succumb to weakness. Coping with withdrawal symptoms is very difficult, so you should trust the experts.
- You should read the literature on various aspects of alcoholism. It is important to avoid sources of questionable origin. Any question can be discussed with the doctor.
- The daily routine should include different types of physical activity. It is important to eat well and fully, as well as rest. It is ideal to learn how to avoid stress, or at least not react to it.
- Some can be helped by moving, communicating with other people.
- An interesting hobby will improve the emotional background. Some people are helped by changing careers, volunteering, and outdoor activities.
- In meetings, vacations, you should look for an alternative to alcoholic beverages, which, unfortunately, have become traditional. Even one cocktail can spoil all previous efforts.
There is no single method to quit drinking. Every alcoholic needs to look for the most suitable option. To avoid relapses and to achieve a positive effect, it is important to contact specialists.