Depression and Alcohol
It may seem that everywhere you turn in our society that alcohol plays a significant role. From many of our holidays and traditions, the availability and opportunity for alcohol is a reality. While drinking in moderating poses little or no threat, the trend of alcohol within the past few years is alarming. Not only are people drinking more, the age at which they begin drinking is getting younger and younger.
What effects exactly does alcohol have on the brain? Alcohol, along with other drugs like tranquillizers act directly as depressants on the brain. Since these drugs slow the brain down, they are needed in higher levels to produce the same results. In essence, the brain builds a tolerance to alcohol and alcohol effects are reduced. The cycle of alcoholism begins as the individual is forced to drink more to get to original effects alcohol once had on their mind and body and the need for alcohol only grows.
Alcohol can also cause;- 1) Dementia - The process of loss of memory, similar to Alzheimer’s dementia.
2) Psychosis - You can begin to hear voices as you lose contact with reality.
3) Dependence - At this point quitting alcohol has both physical and mental withdrawal symptoms occur from sweating and shaking to nervousness and even hallucinating.
4) Suicide - Up to 40% of men who have attempted suicide have had an alcohol dependency related problem. Almost 70% of suicide victims have done so while drunk.
Most certainly there is a connection between depression and alcohol. Self destructive behaviors of both mental and physical nature are common among people who are dependant on alcohol. These behaviors range from mood swings and irresponsibility to self affliction and suicide. Studies have also linked chemical changes in the brain to the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol increases feeling of depression by way of family problems, performance issues at work, and alcohol even effects memory and sexual performance that can led to frustration.
Alcohol will also help us in forgetting our problems, although only temporarily. We will feel much more relaxed and more confident when it comes to socializing. It’s an ideal tool for chatting and having fun and meeting other people, but once again this effect is only temporary.
Many people find an escape in alcohol or a way to help cope with the pressures in life without realizing the truth hidden at the bottom of the bottle. The real truth about alcohol is that it will develop into an addiction if it is allowed. You will become addicted to the way it makes you feel and soon your body too will become addicted to the way alcohol or the lack of alcohol has on it. If you have fallen victim to the dangers and negative effects of alcohol you must first recognize alcohol as the problem. By admitting it exists, you can deal with the challenge of overcoming your addiction. Resources such as stopdrinkingadvice, an online blog are helpful in their support and guidance.
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