Alcoholics promise to stop drinking almost every day. Unfortunately, most relatives believe that it is impossible to cope with the disease on their own. So how do you stop drinking alcohol on your own at home? Is it really possible to do it?
Psychology of an alcoholic: what prevents you from stopping drinking?
Without psychological support, it is quite difficult to stop drinking on your own, not only because of the strong chemical bond, but also because of a certain type of thinking of an alcoholic. The following psychological aspects prevent the drinker from facing addiction:
- inability to express love. Under the influence of alcohol, a person who drinks has a feeling of lightness in his soul, while he begins to love not only those around him, but also himself. Self-respect is awakened and criticality disappears. After the effect of alcohol wears off, negative emotions, guilt and pity return, which do not disappear until a new dose is taken;
- oversaturation with negative emotions. Mental pain is the most frequent companion of an alcoholic. Sometimes this state can be drowned out only with the help of alcohol. Furthermore, the more an alcoholic drinks, the more painful are the bouts of mental pain, and the more alcohol is required to suppress it;
- presence of complexes. In this case, we are talking about complexes that are formed throughout life, for example, when parents inspire a child who will not be successful or who is worse than other children. Alcohol allows you to "let go" of complexes for a while, a person begins to feel strong, beautiful, successful;
- lack of ability to cope with difficulties. If throughout life decisions were constantly made for a person, then when he finds himself in a difficult situation, he finds himself in an environment for which he is not fully prepared. In addition, people tend to get drunk who, on the contrary, have been entrusted with too much responsibility.
Is it possible to stop drinking at home?
According to the famous phrase - nothing is impossible in the world! It is possible to stop drinking at home, but according to statistics provided by psychotherapists, only 2-5% of alcoholics succeed. What to do to be among those "lucky ones" who could change your life?
First, you can stop only if you have the support of family and friends. At the same time, it must be understood that any pressure on the alcoholic at the time he is trying to recover can set the whole process back.
Second, it is extremely important to change the environment. It is unlikely that drinking partners can be called best friends. These are just familiar people who, by the will of fate, ended up with an addict in the same boat, but no more.
The duration of the binge is another criterion that allows you to answer the question. If the binge lasted up to 1-1, 5 weeks, then it is possible to solve the problem on your own; however, with longer breaks in the initial stages of recovery, you can not do without the help of a psychotherapist.
General Tactics to Avoid Alcohol
Giving up alcohol requires a complete overhaul of your lifestyle and mindset. In order for this period to pass as comfortably as possible and without complications, experts recommend following special tactics. The main activities in it include:
- disease recognition. There is no need to deny the problem, for this you can go to the mirror and honestly admit that you have a disease. This is an important condition not to drink;
- acquire the ability to control the sensation of drinking. When an unbearable desire to take a dose of alcohol appears, you can begin to say the following phrase out loud: "I will not drink anymore. "In addition, the replacement method is very effective, for example, you can replace drinking with running or reading: as soon as you feel like drinking, grab an interesting book or go for a run;
- start taking contrast showers. This procedure can be repeated 2-3 times a day. Thus, you will strengthen the vascular system, as well as reduce the desire to drink;
- drink plenty of fluids and avoid spicy foods. It is important to drink at least 10 glasses of pure water a day;
- avoid old companies. This rule applies not only to businesses, but also to places where you used to spend time. It is best to change the route and try not to go through the bars.
After you learn to avoid drinking establishments and the craving for alcohol subsides, you can proceed to the general restoration of the body. You can do this by getting a full exam, taking a multivitamin, or joining a gym. Remember that the environment around you should be positive: walk more, watch sitcoms and visit cultural places.
Folk remedies that cause aversion to alcohol
Treatment with folk remedies is not a panacea. Before using this or that recipe, you should consult a specialist. Also, in no case should the dose be exceeded, since various folk remedies for alcoholism are prepared on the basis of poisonous plants.
Decoction and puppeteer's hoof
For a decoction, you need to take the roots of the puppeteer and the helmet. Crushed raw materials are mixed and take a teaspoon (no more) of the roots, which are poured with a glass of boiling water. The drug must be infused for an hour, after which it must be filtered. To cause persistent disgust in an alcoholic, 10-15 drops of infusion are needed per bottle of vodka. The product itself should be stored in a cool, dark place. After the addict drinks infused vodka, he will experience severe vomiting, general weakness and dizziness. After some time, the patient will develop an aversion to alcohol and may not drink alcohol at all.
St. John's wort decoction
To prepare a decoction, 4 tablespoons of herbs are poured into ½ liter of boiling water. After that, the broth is placed in a water bath and heated for about 20-30 minutes. When the broth cools down a bit, it should be filtered and removed to a cold place. It is necessary to drink the remedy according to a strict scheme: 2 times a day before meals for a month. The drug is usually masquerading as a liver remedy or another drug. After a month of taking the alcoholic, a feeling of alcohol intolerance will develop.
Fungus-dung beetles of alcoholism
To do this, manure mushrooms are collected, thoroughly washed and fried. They can be mixed with potatoes or added to any other dish and served to an alcoholic. The substances contained in the mushrooms interact with alcohol, while the consequences for the body are manifested in the form of poisoning. You can use mushrooms for treatment until the alcoholic stops drinking. With this tool, you can stop drinking at home in 1-1, 5 months.
raspberry bugs
Our grandmothers also used this tool. To cause a persistent aversion to alcohol, you need to catch two raspberry bugs (small gray bugs with an unpleasant smell). After that, the insects are crushed and thrown into a bottle of vodka, after which the container is removed for 2-3 days in a dark warm place. After some time, the alcohol is filtered and removed to its usual place. A few glasses of this tincture will not provoke the most pleasant sensations in an alcoholic.
lovage root
The root infusion is prepared as follows: 3 tablespoons of raw materials are poured into a glass of vodka and cleaned in a dark place for 2 weeks. During the infusion period, it is important to shake the mixture once a day. After two weeks, the product is filtered and divided into two parts. The first serving is given to the alcoholic on the first day and the second serving the following day. The root causes severe intoxication, stomach pain and diarrhea, against which an aversion to alcohol develops.
Pharmacological treatment of alcohol dependence.
The treatment of alcoholism is carried out both by psychotherapeutic methods, which allow discovering the causes of addiction, and by medication. Below are the most effective drugs that reduce cravings for alcohol:
- Cyanamide-based drug that reduces alcohol cravings, tasteless and odorless, so it can be easily added to any drink or product. The course of treatment is about 14 days and the first changes will be noticeable after the first dose;
- A homeopathic remedy (antibodies against brain-specific S-100 protein) that reduces alcohol cravings with virtually no side effects. However, to get the result, it requires quite a long treatment. This is the best remedy if there is no willpower;
- An acetaldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme inhibitor is a tablet that slows down the process of breaking down alcohol, due to which the toxic components of alcohol are carried through the bloodstream throughout the body and lead to severe intoxication. At the same time, the alcoholic will be tormented by headaches, fever, diarrhea, joint pain, etc.
Any drug that suppresses the desire to drink should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Coding techniques
Coding is another way to treat alcoholism. The elimination of alcohol addiction can occur in the following ways:
- hypnotic effect. The essence of this method lies in a rather powerful psychological and hypnotic effect on the psyche and way of thinking of an alcoholic;
- drug therapy. This method works in two directions at once. The influence is carried out not only on the patient's psyche, but also on the general state of the body through special preparations.
In addition, there are many alternative methods that influence a person's perception of alcohol and allow a man or woman not to drink alcohol at all.
Literature to help you quit drinking
The role of literature in the treatment of alcoholism is difficult to overestimate. The right books are the easiest way to start getting rid of alcoholism. In addition, they allow a person to see the problem from a different angle and provide an opportunity to quit alcohol on their own.
There is a lot of good literature on this topic on the Internet.
How to organize your time after quitting alcohol?
The emptiness that forms in an alcoholic's soul after he rejects alcohol can cause him to return to drinking alcohol. So that this does not happen, it is necessary to properly organize your leisure time. The most effective ways in this situation are:
- sports. You can start by going to the gym, pool or yoga classes;
- communicate with people who are in a similar situation. Alcoholics Anonymous clubs are available in almost every city; otherwise, these people can be found on the Internet in specialized forums;
- self-education. For self-actualization and self-esteem, you can go to college and learn a profession that you really like. Also, quitting alcohol is the best time to turn your wishes into reality. If you've ever dreamed of mastering music notation, now is the time to do it.
It is important to understand that you can finally stop drinking only after a change in lifestyle and worldview. In other words, you must become a new person. In order not to think about what to do when you stop drinking, it is better to think of a plan of action in advance.
Conclusion and Conclusion
The treatment of alcoholism is a long and complex process in which all family members and friends of the patient must participate. It is important to give the patient the right attitude and choose really effective methods. Also, do not forget about professional psychotherapeutic assistance. A therapist will tell her how to stop drinking alcohol on her own at home.