Living With An Alcoholic » Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org alcoholism helps | alcoholic spouse | alcoholic husband | alcoholic wife Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:26:43 +0000 en hourly 1 How to Stop Using Alcohol without AA http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/how-to-stop-using-alcohol-without-aa/ http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/how-to-stop-using-alcohol-without-aa/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:03:00 +0000 Daniel http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/2009/12/how-to-stop-using-alcohol-without-aa/ For the alcoholic, quitting drinking is extremely difficult and something that takes time, patience, and dedication. Recovery is not a task that can be entered into lightly or without reservation. When quitting drinking, many approaches are available to help the alcoholic assist in their endeavor. The most well known approach is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In addition to AA, there are other approaches to recovery that can be used and each person needs to find the ideal path for them. The best approach will be one that is comfortable and employs the techniques that are best suited for each individual alcoholic.

It is important that the treatments that are used fulfill the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the person. When these needs are met, regardless of the approach that is used, the three-year cure rate is 50%-90% for many of the new alternative approaches. Some of the new alternative approaches are:

1. Self-help books: The self-help approach is based on a simple premise, which is for the alcoholic to take responsibility for his own health. Once the person knows the specific problems they need to overcome and the best methods to achieve that goal, it can be done with relative ease.

2. Self-Recovery: By putting together their own plan of action and choosing his own techniques, the alcoholic takes an active role in the recovery process. The more common techniques include examining the individual’s need for alcohol, decide whether to quit drinking altogether, or just to cut back, identify the reasons for quitting drinking and sharing the recovery plan with others. These are just a few steps that can be involved in self-recovery.

3. Combine more than one approach to recovery: Many people choose to employ the use of more than one approach in their recovery process. It is always important to involve other people in the process and it works very well to benefit from a combination of techniques that play off the success of the alcoholic. Many people will use this approach along with attending and participating in Alcoholics Anonymous as well.

Regardless of the approaches or techniques that are used in the recovery process, it is also beneficial to attend a self-help group. Some people attend these groups to help with the craving of alcohol or the withdrawal effects on their recovery progress. Other people use the self-help groups to get yet more ideas for what works for recovering alcoholics. It is a good idea for the alcoholic to share his plan and what he is going through with other people.

It is also important to recovery success to avoid stumbling blocks as much as possible. Many things can interfere with the process of quitting drinking. An example of this might be if the recovering alcoholic works in a bar or a restaurant that serves alcohol. It might be beneficial if not necessary for the person to change jobs in order to remove the temptation from everyday life.

Regardless of what method or approach is used to quit or cut down on drinking alcohol it is most important for the person in recovery to reward himself or herself. They could choose to use the money formerly spent on drinking on something personal or even a reward for the entire family. This keeps the momentum going and increases the chances for success.

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It is important that the treatments that are used fulfill the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the person. When these needs are met, regardless of the approach that is used, the three-year cure rate is 50%-90% for many of the new alternative approaches. Some of the new alternative approaches are:

1. Self-help books: The self-help approach is based on a simple premise, which is for the alcoholic to take responsibility for his own health. Once the person knows the specific problems they need to overcome and the best methods to achieve that goal, it can be done with relative ease.

2. Self-Recovery: By putting together their own plan of action and choosing his own techniques, the alcoholic takes an active role in the recovery process. The more common techniques include examining the individual’s need for alcohol, decide whether to quit drinking altogether, or just to cut back, identify the reasons for quitting drinking and sharing the recovery plan with others. These are just a few steps that can be involved in self-recovery.

3. Combine more than one approach to recovery: Many people choose to employ the use of more than one approach in their recovery process. It is always important to involve other people in the process and it works very well to benefit from a combination of techniques that play off the success of the alcoholic. Many people will use this approach along with attending and participating in Alcoholics Anonymous as well.

Regardless of the approaches or techniques that are used in the recovery process, it is also beneficial to attend a self-help group. Some people attend these groups to help with the craving of alcohol or the withdrawal effects on their recovery progress. Other people use the self-help groups to get yet more ideas for what works for recovering alcoholics. It is a good idea for the alcoholic to share his plan and what he is going through with other people.

It is also important to recovery success to avoid stumbling blocks as much as possible. Many things can interfere with the process of quitting drinking. An example of this might be if the recovering alcoholic works in a bar or a restaurant that serves alcohol. It might be beneficial if not necessary for the person to change jobs in order to remove the temptation from everyday life.

Regardless of what method or approach is used to quit or cut down on drinking alcohol it is most important for the person in recovery to reward himself or herself. They could choose to use the money formerly spent on drinking on something personal or even a reward for the entire family. This keeps the momentum going and increases the chances for success.

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]]> http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/how-to-stop-using-alcohol-without-aa/feed/ 0 Helpful dietary information to assist with Alcoholism withdrawal http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/helpful-dietary-information-to-assist-with-alcoholism-withdrawal/ http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/helpful-dietary-information-to-assist-with-alcoholism-withdrawal/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:22:00 +0000 Daniel http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org/2009/12/helpful-dietary-information-to-assist-with-alcoholism-withdrawal/ There are quite a few adjustments that can be made with regard to alcoholism and the diet when it comes to trying to work through the affects of alcohol withdrawal. There are some simple steps that can help make some long term gains. Also, there are some things that a person should understand about alcohol withdrawal.

Let’s have a look at alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal as relates to alcohol abuse is marked with symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, trembling or shaking, various physical reactions and mental disturbances. This occurs when a person suddenly removes the daily habitual intake of large amounts of alcohol that has been practiced for a long period of time. The result is some major changes the body will go through as alcoholic dependency causes great changes to chemical levels that affect the brain.

For example, an alcoholic has basically exposed his or her brain to a constant bombardment of sedation with each and every drink. With this extended exposure to alcohol, the brain chemistry is altered to make up for the sedative. It starts pumping out chemical relatives to adrenaline in quantities the body isn’t meant to be exposed to on a regular basis. The Result?

Well what do we have? A turbocharged brain that is sedated too. What a contrast.

Now, take away the sedative from that racing brain and what do you think will happen as it continues to pump out jet fuel? You get a very stimulated excited brain.

Alcohol suddenly removed under these conditions causes reactions involving major over stimulation that is actually harmful to the body and mind. But there are dietary changes and additions we can make to help the body deal with the changes involved with alcohol withdrawal.

First thing is to remove the junk foods and drinks as well as, coffee and dairy related products. Many alcoholics can stay sober easier if they eat whole foods, you know wholesome stuff, and vegetables and fruit in abundance. This works best when the practice is maintained for an extended time.

The vegetables and fruits with their wholesome nutrients help repair the damage wreaked by the excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption. These components in the diet also help to reduce cravings for alcohol. It is also necessary to provide some much needed vitamin and mineral supplements to the regimen. The Alcoholics’ body needs them to recover, needs them to repair, needs them to help stay away from future alcoholic drinks.

There might also be other injuries and damage to the internal organs as a result of excessive consumption of alcohol. Those that have ulcers should eat many small meals. Not only would they be doing as advised to treat the ulcer but would have something more to distract them and to interest them. You know, cooking several meals a day can take time and shift the direction of someone’s thoughts. Consequently, they might think about something other than booze.

Eating healthy again due to other concerns about blood pressure or cholesterol might cause a person to remain home more and away from places where alcoholic drinks are served. Why? Because they have a strict altered diet to help counteract the high blood pressure or cholesterol levels and such a person most likely wont find good food at a bar setting.

By making alterations to the eating pattern an alcoholic person might be able to get an edge on their long term goals of being alcohol free by achieving more immediate results from new healthier eating.

Alcoholism really hurts in many ways. Take a stand and fight the battle with vitamins, good food, and good medical treatment. Change to a more healthy style of eating, and from there attempt to overcome the disease known as alcoholism. Be empowered!

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No related posts. ]]> There are quite a few adjustments that can be made with regard to alcoholism and the diet when it comes to trying to work through the affects of alcohol withdrawal. There are some simple steps that can help make some long term gains. Also, there are some things that a person should understand about alcohol withdrawal.

Let’s have a look at alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal as relates to alcohol abuse is marked with symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, trembling or shaking, various physical reactions and mental disturbances. This occurs when a person suddenly removes the daily habitual intake of large amounts of alcohol that has been practiced for a long period of time. The result is some major changes the body will go through as alcoholic dependency causes great changes to chemical levels that affect the brain.

For example, an alcoholic has basically exposed his or her brain to a constant bombardment of sedation with each and every drink. With this extended exposure to alcohol, the brain chemistry is altered to make up for the sedative. It starts pumping out chemical relatives to adrenaline in quantities the body isn’t meant to be exposed to on a regular basis. The Result?

Well what do we have? A turbocharged brain that is sedated too. What a contrast.

Now, take away the sedative from that racing brain and what do you think will happen as it continues to pump out jet fuel? You get a very stimulated excited brain.

Alcohol suddenly removed under these conditions causes reactions involving major over stimulation that is actually harmful to the body and mind. But there are dietary changes and additions we can make to help the body deal with the changes involved with alcohol withdrawal.

First thing is to remove the junk foods and drinks as well as, coffee and dairy related products. Many alcoholics can stay sober easier if they eat whole foods, you know wholesome stuff, and vegetables and fruit in abundance. This works best when the practice is maintained for an extended time.

The vegetables and fruits with their wholesome nutrients help repair the damage wreaked by the excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption. These components in the diet also help to reduce cravings for alcohol. It is also necessary to provide some much needed vitamin and mineral supplements to the regimen. The Alcoholics’ body needs them to recover, needs them to repair, needs them to help stay away from future alcoholic drinks.

There might also be other injuries and damage to the internal organs as a result of excessive consumption of alcohol. Those that have ulcers should eat many small meals. Not only would they be doing as advised to treat the ulcer but would have something more to distract them and to interest them. You know, cooking several meals a day can take time and shift the direction of someone’s thoughts. Consequently, they might think about something other than booze.

Eating healthy again due to other concerns about blood pressure or cholesterol might cause a person to remain home more and away from places where alcoholic drinks are served. Why? Because they have a strict altered diet to help counteract the high blood pressure or cholesterol levels and such a person most likely wont find good food at a bar setting.

By making alterations to the eating pattern an alcoholic person might be able to get an edge on their long term goals of being alcohol free by achieving more immediate results from new healthier eating.

Alcoholism really hurts in many ways. Take a stand and fight the battle with vitamins, good food, and good medical treatment. Change to a more healthy style of eating, and from there attempt to overcome the disease known as alcoholism. Be empowered!

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