Getting Rid of Alcohol- 'Few Tips

Over consumption of alcohol other than being a health issue has also turned into a social evil over the years. People in deppression drink profusely and would raise hands on their family members or others without any control. In india espicially with the growing population and inability to get proper jobs has made the lives of people worse. So men would revert to drinking so as to get their mind off the matter. But afterwards would hurt their family and do many crazy things without any control. This matter is becoming from bad to worse over the years of underemployment problem.

Its the responsibility of the society itself to prevent people to go into alcoholism or help the people out of it. Or else if the people themselves are convicted, they can help themselves out of it using steps. Those people can follow these steps to get rid of it :-

• Step 1 --  COMMIT NOT TO DRINK

                Recovery from alcohol addiction is a gradual process and no one can stop drinking alcohol overnight and be normal with it. The biggest problem with alcohol addicts is that they go into a state of denial. Even as they have health issues, they wouldn't admit it at all and would make excuses and drag your feet. First thing you must do is that come into terms with the problem and discuss with anyone close to you about the problems you're facing and also that you want to get rid of it. This helps you prepare mentally for the process.

• Step 2 – SET GOALS AND PREPARE TO CHANGE YOURSELF

Once you have decided that you want to change, set yourself realistic and specific

Goals, it'll the best start to the process.

1.    Decide if you want to get rid of it at once or over a period- if you decide to cut it back over a period, set up goals and decide how many drinks you'll allow in a day and decide not to drink at all at specific days of the week.

2.    Set up a target date- set a particular date up on which you'll stop drinking or drink less.

3.    Get rid of the temptation by removing all visible alcoholic beverages out of sight in your office or home.

4.    Tell your friends and family that you're trying to control the alcohol consumption so that they would cooperate with you.

5.    Learn from the past and think about the ill-things that happened when you drank alcohol uncontrollably and decide not to do it again.

•  Step 3 – GET SAFETY

Some people trying to control their addiction themselves may develop withdrwal

symptoms like -

·         headache

·         nausea and vomitting

·         shaking

·         sweating

·         anxiety and restlessness

·         stomach cramps

·         lack of sleep and trouble concentrating

·         elevated heart beat and blood pressure

These symptoms are very common in people trying to get rid of alcohol and thus people mustn't panic and deal with it safely, wait for it to dissappear a few days or else take madical help. In severe cases some people may suffer from stroke, hallucinations, seizures and convulsions and high fever and these have to be dealt with immediately as they may be life threatening sometimes.

·         STEP 4 – TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR THOUGHTS

                        While you're on your way to recovery from the addiction, visits to rehab or   professional help will be recommended so as to control your thoughts and find new meaning in life which has no place for alcohol in it.

         If you started drinking because of some personal issues , you may visit some counselor so as to help yourself out of the situation.

         Get yourself into some sport which will divert your mind away from your problem and convict yourself not to start over again.

         Don't ever be alone, talk to your family and friends, go for a vacation so as to vacate your mind and busy yourself till your mind is stable.

If you carry on the specified steps religiously, you may help yourself out of the evils of alcohol and lead a better life.

All the best...