Alcohol dependence is a disease of the mind and body. If you really want to give up drinking, but all your attempts have been in vain, there is a risk that you will soon join the ranks of alcoholics. And even if you try to close your eyes to reality, the problem will not go away on its own.
You should be alert if alcohol has taken control of your life and your health, work and personal life are suffering. You are sick and alcoholism, like any disease, requires proper treatment. Some people have managed to give up the bad habit on their own, it all depends on your desire and willpower.
How not to drink alcohol at all?
If you notice that you are increasingly kissing a glass at parties or even at home, you urgently need to take matters into your own hands. Otherwise, drinking alcohol will become a habit and you will not be able to give it up.
The problem is that alcoholism develops almost imperceptibly. You drink and enjoy, your mood rises. And to feel good, drink the next day and a week later. It seems - well, what's wrong with 2-3 glasses of your favorite drink?
Over time, alcohol consumption comes to the fore and becomes an important part of communication. Drink with friends at company parties and even at home after work. If you are aware of your problem and are ready to come together, our tips will help you.
How to stop drinking alcohol completely
The tips below help a lot, but that doesn't mean they are a panacea. If, even after using them, you find that nothing has changed, you should seek professional help.
- Get started today.Don't put it off until later, stop drinking today. Your promises to stop drinking in a week or a year will remain promises. Take action as soon as possible.
- Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink.In the beginning it will be difficult to completely abandon the drinks. During the first week, reduce the volume of alcohol consumed by half, after a week - by another half. Well, after this preparation you can stop drinking without much suffering.
- Do sports. . . If you exercise regularly, you will not have time to drink. Now you will always have something to do, in addition, in the hall you will meet interesting people who lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Change the environment. Many people drink more because the people around them do the same. If you often have to drink alcohol at work or with friends, change jobs and friends. Besides, as practice shows, such drinking companions have nothing to do with true friendship and will forget about you in a week.
- Find a hobby.If for some reason sports are not suitable for you, find other hobbies for yourself. Thanks to them you will not sit in the four walls of the house and drink, because now you will definitely have something to do.
- Travel.Try to choose new places every weekend, after work, do not sit at home, but take a walk in the nearest park.
- Get rid of alcohol.Surely you have a few bottles of alcohol at home? To avoid temptation, throw them in the trash. And in supermarkets, try to bypass the alcohol sections as much as possible.
- Imagine how bad you will be in the morning.If nothing stops you, we advise you to close your eyes and imagine how your head will hurt and how you will feel nauseous in a few hours.
- Drink plenty of fluids.In this case we mean water, herbal teas, juices. This will reduce the desire to "take" something stronger. Also forget about low-alcohol drinks and cocktails.
- Chewing gum. . . Do you want a drink? Cover your mouth with chewing gum - this will distract you and reduce thirst.
- I'm saving.Once again, when you manage to give up alcohol, put money in the money box that you could spend on alcohol. You get a good amount in one month!
- Stimulate yourself.Promise yourself that you will buy something good if you do not drink anything for a month or another period. This can be either a nice little thing or a more substantial purchase.
- Keep a diary.Write down how you feel about giving up alcohol and how much you are already abstaining from.
- Talk to loved ones.Your family and friends want the best for you and will be happy to support you in this difficult time. Try to communicate more often with loved ones who can support and reassure you.
Willpower and great desire will help you deal with addiction. If our advice does not give the desired result, you should visit a doctor and undergo a course of treatment. Take care of your health!