Often we observe such a picture, it is often shown in films with various scenes: after a scandal or an unpleasant situation, a person takes a bottle of expensive alcohol out of the bar and drinks it with pleasure. After that, he calms down a bit. For some reason, people believe that these actions will definitely bring relief. And no one even thinks that this habit causes damage not only to physical health, but also to the psyche. This passion is called alcohol dipsomania.
What it is?
There are various mental disorders. Dipsomania stands out among them. She represents psychological alcoholism, namely: solving problems with alcohol.
For example, an average alcoholic simply consumes alcohol-containing foods. He does not think about why he is doing this. In this case, his body, accustomed to alcohol, itself requires a drink.
In the case when a person suffers from dipsomania, the situation is different. Such an individual will not abuse booze if everything in his life goes well. And only when the problems begin, the dipsoman will take up the bottle. He believes that this can relieve any stress and cure state of mind. For such a person, alcohol is a medicine, exactly like pills to get out of depression.
Everyone knows that drinking does not solve the problem. Dipsoman himself understands this. In spite of this, he cannot stop drinking, because without a dubious stimulus he will be left alone with the problem. Thus, a person is captured by his vice.
In order not to suffer, he buys wine, and then, sobering up, he begins to think about the fact that he risks slipping into alcoholism. And at the same time, problems are pressing him. The result is a depression that has double strength.And to escape from her, you need to drink again.
Typically, dipsomaniah consume alcohol all alone. They do not need a company, as their own consciousness will provide an opportunity to work out all the scenarios.
It should be noted here that Dipsomans have a number of mental problems. And they are pretty serious. Not everyone can drink alone for a long time. And an individual suffering from an obsessive state is capable of such actions. Moreover, at this time he can talk both with himself and with a bottle.
A drunk man with these actions tries to solve internal conflicts and does not notice that alcohol simply “leads away” from reality. And then she comes back again with problems as soon as sobering sets in.
Symptoms
Addiction to alcohol has its own symptoms. They are similar to manifestations of other psychopathological mania. Addicted people have to fight habits from time to time.
So, dipsomanov is attracted to alcohol. This attraction is not always manifested. Mania-dependent people may not be addicted to alcohol for a long time. Sometimes remission lasts for years. It also happens that alcohol causes even disgust, but only until the obsessive state begins.
After research, it was found that mental illness is hereditary. Perhaps close relatives (father, mother) had deviations that were inherited by the child. And then the child grew up and got sick with dipsomania.
Yet again, the disease manifested as a result of a negative situation. Probably, the wife left the man or he lost a close relative, and such an event gave an impetus.
To cope with the negative, the person simply "went" into the binge. In addition, dipsomania often develops against the background of disturbances in the endocrine system. It is she who malfunctions the nervous system, and then this factor leads to the development of mania. Dependence on alcohol can also provoke hormonal changes in the body. therefore women need to consult specialists more often to prevent unnecessary consequences.
Symptoms of dipsomania often begin due to the appearance of depression or anxiety in an individual. A sense of hopelessness and longing embraces the patient’s mind. These manifestations are accompanied by loss of appetite and headaches.
At these moments, the craving for the bottle awakens.
Dipsoman realizes that he is addicted and has a problem. However, he cannot refuse alcohol, since he sincerely believes that alcohol helps him relieve stress. And only the help of doctors can bring such a patient out of this condition.
It must be added that dipsomania can trigger the development of alcoholism. And then the treatment is carried out immediately in several directions. However, the diagnosis is always made first, and if the patient suffers from several diseases at once, then the diagnosis is much more complicated. Therefore, you must remember the warnings that will keep you healthy.
Prevention
Keep in mind that all diseases associated with mental disorders are not fully understood, as they are hidden in the deep subconscious of the person. The same can be said about dipsomania. Without a complete identification of the causes of the disease, its treatment is difficult.
As a result, doctors relieve symptoms, but only when a person enters the period of onset of the disease. And the sooner specialists begin to take action, the greater the chance of success. Dipsomania occurs periodically, so when the disease enters the stage of complete remission, the person leads a full life. He has no negative changes in health.
Close relatives need to monitor the state of dipsoman. For any manifestations of starting attacks, you need to consult a doctor. And the sooner this happens, the faster treatment will begin. Specialists eliminate the signs of depression with drugs, thereby preventing binge.
You should always remember that destroying the cause (depression, aggressive behavior, and so on) will help eliminate the consequences. Therefore, the doctor will begin to carry out a series of actions.
- Identification of the psychological state of the individual. The patient is then given an explanation that his illness is harmful to his health.
- It is necessary to protect people from the bad effects of the environment. With the help of the patient’s relatives, the problem is stopped or resolved at least during treatment.
- The fight against stress is the main component. To solve this problem, there are many methods: hypnosis, physiotherapy, sports, hobby for something, auto-training.
Methods for overcoming difficult situations are proposed. A psychotherapist will help in this, who will offer the following methods: a psychoanalytic direction in treatment, a behavioral direction, personality-oriented (reconstructive) psychotherapy, suggestive psychotherapy, behavioral psychotherapy, and emotional stress therapy. As well as transactional (transactional) analysis, neurolinguistic programming, positive psychotherapy, art therapy.
In all situations, positive thinking is very important. It is necessary to learn how to make it.
- Without a goal, our life turns gray. Therefore, it is necessary to set goals and strive to fulfill them.
- Relatives will help you gain confidence in your abilities. And this task is quite doable.
- Getting rid of fear is paramount.. From obsessive thoughts, a negative attitude to the surrounding world is developed.
- Discover a new world. Change your thinking and leave problems in the past.
It is not always possible to predict the current problem. Therefore, with the onset of a negative state, one must strive to remove all manifestations of dipsomania as soon as possible.
It is advisable to carry out treatment in a hospital. Only there will Dipsoman be provided with appropriate care, where there will be no conditions for a drink.
And if for some reason you can’t put a person in the hospital, then try to reduce the dose of alcohol. This must be done purposefully, despite the protests of dipsoman.
Despite a long study of the problem and the search for various methods of treatment, specialists have not been able to find ways that will completely save the sick person from this ailment. Addiction to alcohol is a mental disorder. And if a person does not have enough strength to pull himself together and show willpower, then it will be very difficult for him to get rid of dipsomania.
