First I will start off with the very basic of information. I'm 18 and the sister I am referring to is 17. I put addiction in quotes because I'm not entirely sure if most people would consider it an addiction. Our father that we live with is an alcoholic and always has been.
Ok, for starters most people would consider my sister odd. She is VERY intelligent in terms of booksmart. She's ranked Top Person in her class of 104. I would say she is OCD, but I guess others just say anal. She will literally be sick over wrinkled papers. Everything has to be perfect and she's VERY VERY organized.
To me, she always seems to be addicted to odd things. She always has cough drops to suck on, will not sleep unless she has a fan blowing in her face just to name two of the odd things.
On New Year's Eve, we had a family party and my cousin made rum punch. My sister was drinking a ton of alcohol that night. I mentioned it and she told me to stop. Now I know she's been drinking it more.
2007-01-18 14:10:49 · 3 answers · asked by Mish B 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Just because I ran out of space up there....
She has in fact been drinking it more and with my parents' knowledge of it. Any type of family get together starts off with her asking if she can have something of an alcohol nature because she's just home and nothing could happen.
I really am deeply concerned about this. She has the world in her hands right now being so intelligent, but this could ruin EVERYTHING. I also fear that our father being an alcoholic is a huge factor in this.
Can anyone please offer some insight or advice in the situation. Please please only serious reponses only!
2007-01-18 14:12:54 · update #1
I truly believe that alcoholism is genetic. Your sister sounds like a wonderful person who has great potential. Yes, she maybe a bit eccentric and possibly borderline OCD. Most importantly, she needs help. Your father has set a bad example for her, which she is following. Having an alcoholic parent is difficult.
I would try to get her to seek counseling and lessen the amount she drinks. Don't push too much because she could resent that. Just try to be supportive and get her help before it gets worse.
Good luck!
2007-01-19 21:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by milwaukiedave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having an alcoholic parent has a huge impact, whether or not you go on to be addicted also. Don't underestimate this.
Alanon and Alateen are companion organizations to Alcoholics Anonymous, and they can help learn healthier patterns of living. I'd recommend that both of you try it out.
2007-01-18 14:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her when she needs to talk or vent or anything. Let her know you are concerned. Unfortunately, something drastic might have to occur in order for her to change her ways but like I said make sure your there for her no matter what. I've been struggling with an alcohol addiction since 1984 and want you to know if you or her need any help feel free to e-mail me.
2007-01-18 14:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by rickkritcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋