Many people have thought about how to stop drinking when everyone around them is so "addicted" to drinking.The answer exists.You just need to follow some rules.It’s no secret that for many people, their first attempt at quitting drinking isn’t entirely successful.Failure the first time just upsets a lot of people and they go back to their old lifestyle.Some people stop drinking five times and still continue to drink.Why does this happen and how to end it once and for all?
alcohol addiction
Generally speaking, the first thing a person should understand is that alcoholism is a disease and a unique system.This system does not allow a person to escape his alcohol addiction and constantly encourages him to make mistakes for which he later pays the price.Of course, everyone understands that after making a mistake, a person gives up and starts drinking again.How does the whole system work?If everything in your life starts to change for the better, why is it so hard to quit smoking?I'm afraid many people will still get the answer to this question, and alcohol will become their enemy.It can be said that if you don’t drink for a month, your self-esteem will increase and your body will recover.
In fact, the alcohol system consists of many subsystems that are closely related to each other.
For example, a swing, many people know its working characteristics:
- A man is sitting on a swing and swinging.
- During the swing, the person is lifted upwards and gravity acts on him.
- Once it reaches the upper edge, the same force of gravity accelerates it in the other direction.
Why is the swing example given?Because this is ideal for a clear example.
Inertia is another element of all systems.Of course, in childhood many people try to stop at full speed.But who succeeded?Yes, generally only a few.This is exactly what alcoholism looks like.First, the first factor, inertia, slowly sways and comes into play, then gravity and other factors.When a person reaches the highest point of alcoholism, he can no longer stop on his own, like a child on a swing.Many people try to quit immediately, but inertia kicks in and the "swing" continues in motion.
"I can quit smoking on my own in a month" or "Quitting, I need a motivation, in a month I will look new", and "I will quit smoking in a month, but not now" - these phrases help the system to progress and dominate a person, and it continues to destroy the personality and the body.To break this system, you need to memorize your swing again.To get out of the car, a person needs to stop swinging, then the inertia becomes smaller and starts braking.Also in alcoholism, a person will reach a point where he is completely free from the addiction, although not immediately.
Alcohol: A way to relax or a drug trap?
As mentioned above, the whole system acts like a pendulum on a person until it completely dominates him.After even a slight shake, a person can fall into the alcohol trap and try to mask all problems with alcohol.Of course, it all starts with a bottle of beer or a shot of vodka, but eventually the dosage reaches the maximum a person can possibly get.In this way, day after day, a person begins to become an alcoholic.Here's how the pendulum works in this case: The first time you drink alcohol it's like an upward surge, then when it comes back it pushes the person to drink more, ad infinitum.Anyone who falls under his influence drinks more than they had previously planned, thus making him increasingly wobbly.It is worth noting that according to the proverb, the case of a hangover is "to be cured with what makes you sick", which is immediately followed by the sentence: "The wrong hangover means a second overeating." In this case, it is clearly observed the work of the pendulum, which increasingly drags people into the abyss of alcohol.
When hungover in the morning, a person may have some incomprehensible feelings, such as "Why did I drink so much, what could I do, everyone drank, and so did I" or "I could totally stop drinking, but I'm afraid they won't understand me." All of these thoughts are grounds for later thinking, and most likely regret.After such thoughts, a person will feel inner dissatisfaction and return to alcohol as a source of pleasure.The buzzer starts working again, its shaking getting louder and louder, driving the person further and further into the alcohol system.And when he reaches the end, it means death for a person.
Thinking for a moment about everything written above, you can understand why you should say no to alcohol.Don't wait until you fall into a pit and can't climb out.Take care of yourself and your loved ones - after all, alcoholics no longer need anything but alcohol.
delay function
Everyone, even those who rarely use it, has to face the state of “too much”.Many people interpret this as a reflection of health or emotional state, but in fact, alcohol delays function.The state of intoxication does not occur immediately, and a person cannot be sure how much tension relief he really needs.A lot of people say, "I can drink my quota" or "I haven't had a drink in a month and I can relax," but they couldn't be more wrong.Remember, no one knows their specifications.As the saying goes: "One man makes a promise, another man fails to keep it."Actually it's a bit unclear.It's worth clarifying this sentence using the alcoholism system again.A person does become mentally different under the influence of alcohol.If a person is withdrawn and quiet, he will open up and start "getting weird."That's the whole meaning of the saying, if a man says "I'll have a drink and then go home", but ends up in the "trash can" in the morning.If you look at it from the outside, this sentence is correct, because this person has a clear mind and made a promise that he wants to fulfill under normal circumstances.But after a slight psychological change, he has become a different person and does not promise anything to anyone.
"I'm afraid to quit smoking because I have so many problems" or "I'm afraid to admit that I'm an alcoholic" are what people sometimes think about.However, you need to understand that alcohol is first and foremost a poison that gradually destroys not only the body, but also a person's character.Like any poison that enters the body, it begins to resist it.The more alcohol in the blood, the stronger the resistance, which is why a person drinks more and more each time to recover.It is this factor that interacts with the delay in action that sets the pendulum in motion, with subsequent hangovers and all the other conditions that lead a person to alcohol addiction.
But what can be done to free a person from alcoholism or addiction?
There are some psychological factors causing this situation:
- family.
- Work.
- Lack of funds.
- car.
- health problems.
All of these things can influence a person's decision to drink or not drink.At the same time, they disrupt the alcohol system by disrupting it.But how does alcohol “react”?The worst part is that the alcoholic deceives himself that everything is fine with him and that he will never go to extremes.He no longer succumbs to the influence of those close and dear to him, thereby convincing himself that they are against him.Thereafter, the alcohol system recovers and continues to have an effect on the person's character.
System damage
Alcohol addiction is a parasite that takes everything from a person without giving anything in return.Many people find positives that they can take advantage of, but remember, they never existed and never will.Alcohol is a poison that not only kills the alcoholic but also prompts him to break the criminal law and perhaps lead to more victims.
If you want to drink occasionally or never drink again, you need to destroy the pendulum.This option would make it possible for people to resume their normal lives and start a steady influx of problems.Many strong-willed people quit smoking and drinking in one day, and believe me, they are still shocked by what they did while under the influence of alcohol.Not one of them has ever said "I'm afraid of going back to this."
Alcohol systems, like other systems, can be broken by attacking the weakest link.In this case, it is a person's state of mind.It is this aspect that needs to be addressed.
Many people remember that their parents have always been opposed to drinking since childhood, and some even said: "I'm afraid you will become an alcoholic."This is sound advice, but it needs additional explanation as to why alcohol is so dangerous.But as many children's minds work, listen and do the opposite.That's why this judgment can lead to early use.We ourselves may inadvertently push our children to drink their first glass or bottle of beer.Also, many people say there is no cure for alcoholism, and this idea lingers in their minds, but more on that later.
Many people have seen drunks on the streets, lying under entrances or sitting timidly on benches.So the question is, why aren't they getting treatment?The answer is simple, they just can't.This can also happen to people who are trying to stop drinking on their own.
Quitting smoking on the first try is quite difficult, and failing at it the first time doesn't cause any special emotions because you can try again.But after five to ten attempts, a person panics and begins to realize what a trap he or she has fallen into.That is why there are special detox blades that offer a person a chance to get rid of drug addiction and return to society again as a normal and balanced individual.
Let’s get back to the idea that there is no cure for alcoholism.From this, we are trapped in a vicious cycle:
- Alcoholism is thought to be incurable.
- People trapped in alcohol addiction do not realize or understand the complexity of the situation;
- The man is aware of the problem, but the idea that it cannot be cured brings him back into the fold.
Now let’s get back to the weakest link, the idea of incurability.Everything is on track now.
All that's left is to get rid of the thoughts and adjust the treatment.The system is broken but still tries to pull the person back into thoughts about alcohol.
If one person is strong enough to free themselves from the obsession, others have to see a doctor and receive inpatient treatment.What I can say is that if after a month the craving for alcohol is gone, then you can immediately go to a detox clinic because it is very difficult to stop drinking on your own.If you don't apply, then you will get drunk and the month will go by in vain. Life has no meaning. Although there is no meaning, the meaning is drinking.
Should I drink or stop drinking?Quite difficult, but possible.Give yourself a month to count down and try not to drink alcohol at all.The word "general" means complete abstinence from any alcoholic beverages, including products containing alcohol.If you stick to it for a month, you can last a lifetime.Pay less attention to people who encourage you to drink so you don't get repercussed.If you decide to drink, to avoid addiction, don't drink too much, or you can pretend to take a small sip.Go to a place where alcoholic beverage consumption is low and eliminate alcohol completely from your diet.Of course, it's hard not to drink at all, but if you drink once a month, nothing bad will happen.