Last Updated on August 12, 2017 by Marie Bautista
Withdrawal from any drug, even alcohol, is a long and difficult process that takes a strong resolve and a solid dedication towards getting completely clean and kicking your habit. If you suffer with an addition to alcohol, it’s important to detoxify your body of the substance and change the way you view alcohol so that you no longer feel dependent upon it.
The first step to kicking any addiction, including one to alcohol, is making it through the trying withdrawal process. Continue reading for some tips that will ensure your success.
Go Into It with a Positive Attitude
If you expect that your withdrawal from alcohol will be a nightmare, it will probably be worse than it really needs to be. So try to have positive expectations about the experience that you’ll be going through.
Expect your withdrawal to be a pleasant and detoxifying or cleansing experience, and release your fear of what will happen during the withdrawal. Don’t blow things out of proportion, and understand that there’s no need to worry because the withdrawal symptoms will pass before you know it and you’ll feel so much better once you’re off the alcohol.
Drink Plenty of Water
One of the most important steps that you need to take throughout your alcohol detox is simply drinking a lot of water. This will ensure that your body remains well hydrated and that you will be helping your body to naturally detoxify.
Distract Yourself
Distractions are also a really important part of your alcohol withdrawal. In fact, they can be surprisingly powerful tools that will help you get through the early part of your detox and recovery. After all, if you remain too focused upon your cravings and discomfort, the withdrawal will be more difficult.
A few good examples of distractions include reading books, magazines, or websites, watching television shows or movies, listening to music, going for walks, exercising, spending time with people you care about and that make you happy, playing video games or computer games, or pursuing any one of your favorite hobbies.
Get a Lot of Rest and Keep Yourself Comfortable
Throughout your withdrawal, you’re bound to feel a variety of symptoms, so the key is to remain as comfortable as possible. So, for example, if you have a hot flash, place a damp, cold towel on your head or turn a ceiling fan on. Listen to your body and get a lot of rest too.
Work with a Professional Rehab Facility
There’s absolutely no shame in seeking the assistance of professionals like those at First Step Detox if you don’t want to go through your alcohol withdrawal on your own. The right facility will give you the support and comfort you need, as well as make the experience as pleasant as possible, so you can detox more easily and with less fear.
Now that you know what it takes to make it through an alcohol withdrawal successfully, there should be nothing stopping you from getting clean and back in control. 
