He nearly had a stroke the other day. He went to his diabetic doc and his blood pressure was stroke level. His doc wanted to do a cat scan but he refuses. I am worried about him along with all his family. We think his liver is failing because he is so bloated..
2006-12-01 02:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by its me 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I've lived with alcoholics all my life...from my biological father to my current bf. Actually, I used to drink way too much too (haven't had a drink since '98). There's really nothing you can do to convince your dad that he needs help. He'll need to hit rock bottom - admitting he has a problem is usually the first step. My 2nd husband was a raging alcholic (we weren't married until he'd been sober for a year) and try as I might, he wouldn't stop drinking. Finally, one day after a particularly bad night out, he just said to me "I need help." I was tentative at first, but didn't let on, and went immediately to someone I worked with who was a recovering alcoholic and got info on AA. My current bf (I've been with him for 13 years) is what is known as a "functioning" alcoholic. He NEVER misses work, is not physically abusive nor is he a "nasty" drunk, but he still drinks every day after work for about 3 hours and when he drinks, he gets drunk...every time. He has high blood pressure and I've tried repeatedly to get him to stop. Everything from sympathy, empathy, ranting and raving, talking to his Mom (he comes from a terrific family), embarrassment, scaring him by telling him what happens when you have a stroke, you name it...nothing's worked. He won't quit until he hits bottom...which is different for everyone. I hope that you dad's bottom isn't fatal. Just keep trying and loving him, that's all you can really do. Good luck to you!
2006-12-01 02:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by deelberger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 08:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First the bad news, its not much you can do for you dad if he refuses treatment or help. You can not make him do something that he does not want to do. Now the good news, there still may be a way you can help him. I do not personally know the relationship that you have with your dad, but sometimes children know their parents well enough to find a method to help them see what they are really doing. A different method work for different people. Have you ever tried to have a heart to heart with your dad? just by sitting him down and letting him know your true feelings. Try letting him know that neglecting his body is not only affecting him, its affecting those who loves him. Do research on local alcohol support groups, bring home health pamphlets, let him know your true concern. Sometimes a little love and concern can go a long way!
2006-12-01 02:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by family 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing you can do is to make sure he is eating right and not alot of fastfood because that can raise his blood preasure.Blood preaser is also caused by stress.My mom has high blood preasure b/cof work and school and how me and my brotherare doing in school.and my dad WAS an alcoholic and I had to make sure he ate right or he could get sick.Make sure he eats stuff like fruit and vegies or bread w/ peanut butter on bread.
2006-12-01 02:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly unless he is willing to seek and receive help there is nothing you can do for him except to pray and leave it in God's hands.
If everyone in the family is in agreement then you could call AA and plan an intervention on his behalf. Look up AA in the phone book and talk to someone there. Good Luck and God Bless You.
2006-12-01 03:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by bess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to a meeting for alcoholics and talk to him or if you walk in his house and see a bottle sitting on the table you drink it or pour it in the sink
2006-12-01 02:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is nothing you can do. he has to help himself - that is the only chance he has got
2006-12-01 02:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by 42 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
write his eulogy, prepare now for his funeral
2006-12-04 12:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Guy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋