my BF has been saying to all his friends and myself since June that he wanted to quit drinking. Well, it's November, and he is a lot better (down to 2-3 times a week/ 3 beers per day tops) but I was really hoping for success sooner. For the sake of his happiness... and also so that I can feel closer to him knowing he's sober like I am now.
Is there anything a supportive GF can do to help him quit? He sort of wants to, but either addiction or depression is holding him back...
2006-11-20 06:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
response to doodlebug: oh yeah, he is on meds already for depression/OCD/anxiety/social phobia. maybe time for an adjustment of levels and stuff, i agree with you there.
2006-11-20 06:23:54 · update #1
well i think he needs some type of motivation. He should also try to find new things that would help him when he gets depressed, instead of drinking.
2006-11-20 06:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gaby H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep being there for him to support his desicion in quitting, if addiction or depression is holding him back, depending on how serious the addiction is or how seriously he is depressed he might need professional help, but it doesn't seem like that is the case. Just tell him how much u care about his health and stuff! It will make a difference to him if he hears it from you(his gf) then from someone else.
2006-11-20 14:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by kms010494 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have him see someone to help him get over the hump. A therapist, psychologist, or a counselor would help.
Maybe he should see a psychiatrist and be placed on something for depression. I know I had to when I quit doing drugs and drinking.
Your body goes through all kinds of changes when you cut back on the usual poisons that you put into it. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, caffeine, nicotene, sugar. You name it.
These chemicals that alter our body chemistry also alters our brain chemistry. Getting off of the crap means all kinds of brain chemical changes. L- dopa and serotonin levels go crazy when withdrawing.
It may help to be put on something to help balance this out. At least for a while.
2006-11-20 14:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husbands Friend is going though the same thing. he is a alcoholic. The truth just came out a few nights ago on his behalf. His wife has been telling him basically he had and ultimatum to make. quit or she was leaving. this has been bouncing back and forth for a while. truth be told she just left him and he basically admitted he is not ever going to quit. the point is you can try to be as understanding and loving as possible but he has to make the choice for himself! Best of wishes. Ruth
2006-11-20 14:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ruthie38 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your friend can stop, he can't have anymore drinks to ensure he won't get addictive again because of his body fluids have too much
2006-11-20 14:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by nvnissay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he really needs help
2006-11-20 14:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋