"Learn how to overcome binge drinking using personal experience. Effective tips and strategies for overcoming addiction and returning to a normal life."
I am a person who has consumed alcohol since my youth, and I have experienced a lot: including months of binge drinking. But now I have come to a point where I can calmly go on a binge for a couple of weeks and drink until I feel terrible, and then calmly come out of it over a few days. After that, I can go for months without drinking.
Overall, my lifestyle now is like this: sometimes I can drink heavily for a week, and then not drink for six months. So, let me tell you about all the states and how I come out of a terrible binge when my body is shaking and hurting inside.
I must warn you right away: these are not recommendations for action, but simply my personal experience that has developed over the years.
Let's imagine the most severe scenario. For example, you have been drinking for weeks without stopping. Moreover, you have been drinking everything, mixing different drinks and washing them down with various sodas and other not-so-healthy liquids. Considering that alcohol is very high in calories, you have probably eaten almost nothing during this time—maybe just snacked occasionally.
What will happen to you after such a binge
The hardest part is that your entire digestive system will suffer a lot. Everything will hurt: from the pancreas to the intestines. You will struggle with this for several days after you stop drinking alcohol.
Of course, you will shake terribly. The first few days, sleep will be unbearable: constant half-sleep, nightmares, and a feeling that you can't rest properly.
So you have decided that that's it—enough. First of all, you will need a lot of water. You probably won't be able to go to the store, so it's better to order everything you need for delivery.
You need to order a lot of regular water and maybe one bottle of mineral water. The mineral water will be useful later, when you wash some salts out of your body with regular water and need to restore the balance a bit.
In general, it’s simple—you drink water. But it's important to understand that your body needs food. Since your digestive system is very irritated, you won't be able to eat much or eat heavy meals. You need to fill your stomach little by little.
For this, I recommend ordering a couple of cans of jelly. It at least somewhat coats the stomach. I also recommend bananas—they are convenient to eat little by little. Personally, they help me calm down a bit before sleep.
For the first couple of days, you will be drinking a lot of water. You will probably start having problems with your stool and will have to run to the bathroom often. This is normal; your body is starting to cleanse itself.
Also, a lot of fluids will be released through sweat. Sometimes you drink water by the liters, but hardly go to the bathroom. So, if possible, I recommend at least taking a shower once a day, if your condition allows it.
As for food, you can buy some vegetables—cucumbers, tomatoes—and eat them little by little. You can drink hot tea with lemon or, after some time, brew instant noodles.
After a couple of days, your digestive system will start to normalize, and you will notice it yourself. If possible, you should take a little walk. It doesn’t have to be far—even a five-minute walk is good. Your body needs to start moving.
After 2–3 days, the problems with your digestive system and the feeling that all your insides hurt will gradually go away. You will be able to eat normally. However, your head may still feel cloudy, and you may experience dizziness and worsening vision. Usually, this lasts for a few more days.
To speed up recovery, I try to eat more protein-rich foods: eggs, meat (preferably beef). I also highly recommend greens. You can eat dill, parsley, green onions—whatever you like.
After a week, you will start to feel more or less normal. The key is to gradually get your body back on track and to endure a bit. Even after severe binges, after a week, your condition usually becomes much better.
The main points:
- eat little by little;
- move little by little;
- drink a lot of water.
After normalizing your condition, I usually go through a course of vitamins. Sometimes I take nootropics, like Phenotropil, but I won’t recommend anything here. I use it for myself to get back in shape faster. If you have blood pressure problems or other diseases, it's better to consult a doctor first. There are also softer options, but they are usually taken for a longer time.
The most important thing is how not to fall back into a binge again.
For me, it all depends on the fact that after recovery, I always find something to do. Work, part-time job, repairs, physical labor—whatever it is. Whether it's chopping wood all day or working as a courier. If you don’t engage in anything, it's very easy to return to alcohol, and then everything will be in vain.
Overall, as I've already mentioned, this is how it works for me: I can drink for two weeks, then not drink at all for six months and just work.
Don't drink, guys!!!!
