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The first and hardest step in detoxing from alcohol is acknowledging that you have a problem.

The majority of people suffering from alcoholism or alcohol-related problems remain in denial their whole lives. In fact, can you guess how they deal with it?

Yep. By drinking.

Drinking is an easy escape. It’s an easy way to forget your problems or silence the anxieties in your head. But it’s not a legitimate way to solve them.

If only it was easy though, because it’s not. Giving up drinking is extremely hard. But just like everything else in life that’s extremely hard, it’s extremely rewarding when you succeed at it.

Detoxing from alcohol will improve countless aspects of your relationships and your wellbeing. In this article, we explore the difficulties of alcohol addiction and detox. We provide important information to remember to get you alcohol-free and living your best life.

Detoxing From Alcohol Requires a Plan

The best way to conquer any difficult task is to be prepared. Conquering alcoholism is no different. Make a plan for your detoxing goals.

There are many free templates available that can help you create your detox plan. Write down what your specific goals are and when you want to achieve them.

An example would be to stop drinking more than two drinks per day by a certain date.

Another example would be to quit drinking all together today. Even better. Don’t be fooled, this still requires a plan.

Even if you’re going cold-turkey straight away, create a plan where you write down the costs and benefits of giving up drinking.

Examples of costs could be you lose some drinking pals.

Examples of benefits could be you save your marriage.

Writing down a comprehensive plan lets you assess why it’s important for you to stop or cut down your drinking.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Will Help You Detox From Alcohol and Conquer Alcohol Addiction

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a type of psychotherapy that can either be applied by a trained professional or all on your own. CBT is all about recognizing negative thought patterns and changing them.

Your negative thought patterns may be the fact that you drink in excess or the thoughts that come out when you drink in excess.

Most commonly, it’s both.

Detoxing from alcohol incites a range of symptoms including in some cases anxious or depressive thought processes. With CBT you can analyze your negative thought patterns you are experiencing from withdrawals and choose not to let your behaviors be run by them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an important strategy to avoid relapsing to alcohol abuse or addiction. Recognize your negative thought processes in order to change them.

What Are the Signs You Need to Detox From Alcohol?

Signs that you or a loved one needs to give up drinking can either be blatantly obvious or more nuanced.

The first step is identifying alcohol addiction. The best way to tell if you or someone you’re close to is suffering from alcoholism is if they are drinking at inappropriate times.

If you find yourself drinking in the morning or in situations that you think would seem strange to others, you likely need to change your habits.

Another sign of alcoholism is dependency on alcohol to deal with stress. Many people suffering from alcohol-related problems go straight for the bottle as a mechanism of dealing with personal anxieties or stress. This is an unhealthy way to deal with mental or situational problems and is a sign of alcoholism which needs to be addressed.

If you or a loved one are showing signs of alcohol addiction, you may need professional help.

What Are the Withdrawals of Detoxing From Alcohol?

Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be varied from mild to extremely dangerous, in some cases even fatal.

Common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:

• Suffering from anxiety
• Suffering from cold sweats
• Suffering from alcohol craving
• Mood swings
• Loss of appetite and feeling nauseous or sick
• Tiredness and dilated pupils

More extreme symptoms include:

• Shakes and uncontrollable tremors in your muscles
• Aggressive or violent outbursts
• Hallucinations or lucid dreaming
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Extreme anxiety and panic attacks
• Social discomfort
• Seizures
• Sleeping for days at a time
• Suffering from a fever
• High blood pressure
• and others.

Symptoms of withdrawals can be extremely difficult to deal with. But it’s doable.

Exercise is a great way to deal with detoxing from alcohol and withdrawal symptoms. Going for regular runs, joining a team sport or joining a gym can be a great way to mitigate and conquer symptoms.

The best way to use sport to combat the withdrawal symptoms from detoxing from alcohol is to find a buddy who’ll do it with you. Find someone who can hold you accountable to regular runs, trips to the gym or weights sessions. That way you’ll not only get into a more positive routine but you’ll also feel more compelled to follow your detox plan.

What Should I Eat During My Detox?

Whilst during a detox your mind is running at a million miles a minute, it’s important to remain strict on your diet. Your diet is important for your physical and mental well-being when you’re detoxing from alcohol.

Remaining hydrated is an important factor. One of the symptoms of withdrawal is sweating and this can be extreme in some cases. Therefore you need to replace the liquids you’re getting rid of —drink water and electrolytes!

Make sure you’re getting your vitamins. Supplement each day with multivitamins if you can and eat a balanced diet. Consume lots of whole foods, proteins, minerals, and fruits.

Do You Need Professional Help Detoxing From Alcohol?

We understand how hard giving up alcohol can be. But we are here to help.

This could be one of the most important and greatest decisions in your life for the better. Our treatment facilities apply the highest quality professional practice to help you kick your alcohol habits and live your best life.