2007-02-22 14:29:58 · 16 answers · asked by sbay60@yahoo.com 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You can talk to me. I am a recovering alcoholic. I drank from age 15 til I was in my thirties. I was in the Army and could drink at an early age because I was stationed overseas. No one could talk me out of it or convince me to stop. Until I was ready. I am almost six years sober and I am an Addictions Therapist. If you need to talk I am here to listen, no preaching I promise. Just email me.
2007-02-22 14:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Check yourself into a detox facility and pay as much attention as you can while you're In-patient, then when you are discharged find an A.A. meeting and get involved. For almost 80yrs now, Alcoholics Anonymous has been the ONLY long term treatment to successfuly help alcoholics stay sober. You will find a new way of life and a fellowship of men and women,just like you, who's goal it is to stay sober and help others stay sober too. And don't worry, A.A. is not a religous program, but it is spiritually based. I've been clean and sober for over 3yrs now and I wouldn't have made it without A.A..I know because I tried 7 times to get sober without it and failed each time. You can't do this alone, dude, and with A.A, you never have to. Do yourself a favor, and try it for 90 days, and if you're not completly satisfied, we'll refund your misery! Good luck, brother, and if you need to you can e-mail me anytime.
2007-02-22 23:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by rick m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
.hello!
yes, there is plenty of help out there. i commend you for realizing that you have a drinking problem! that is the first major step. if you are employed, by law they must hold your job for you while you are in treatment. and your insurance from work, if you have it, should cover a 30 day stay at a facility. seeing your doctor about this will be essential in getting the referral. once you are there, you will be detoxed from alcohol. also, you will have some therapy, to find out what makes you drink so much? depression? which alcohol makes it worse. hence the phrase "drowning ones sorrows". your loved ones & friends will love you allthe more for your bravery. your body and brain will be very happy to! to be able to return to normal functions. you would be doing the very best thing for your life. maybe saving your life. go to AA meetings when you are done with the detox. get a sponsor to call for moments of weakness. I wish you all the best and may God be with you through this journey!
2007-02-22 22:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra Dee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dude you need to quit while you still can. My father was a heavy alicholic and he got caught for his 4th DUI, and hes looking at prison time. When he was on his way to court he was running to catch the train and he slipped and the train wheel crushed and severed his foot. Do you really want to lose your life and your family over a bottle of liquor. Go to AA meetings, and other things. Ask any bum out on the streets with a vodka bottle by there side, and they will tell you alichol ruined there lives. If you have anger issues and things that happened in the past, please go get help. Alichol will ruin you! Good Luck!
2007-02-22 22:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother is a severe alcoholic, the best help is a treatment center, then make sure you stick with the program (such as AA). When you get sober you will need alot of support to stay sober, never be afraid to ask for help.
I wish you all the best, my thoughts are with you.
2007-02-22 22:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by kittycat lover 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a disease and you cannot fight it yourself. Look in a phone book for your nearest AA meeting and go. They are held at all times of day and night. You should find a mentor who will help you cope.If you are afraid of withdrawal symptoms, go to a hospital for help through the acute phase, but be sure to join AA and learn the 12 steps for recovery
2007-02-22 22:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Virginia J 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother has alcoholism. Best thing you can do is check yourself into a detox center. Make sure your insurance will cover it and if it won't sign up for the first insurance program you see.
2007-02-22 22:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go to Dr. He/She should be able to get going in a good direction. You took the most important step in knowing you need help.
God Bless and Good Luck!!
2007-02-22 22:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by mean evil woman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find the nearest Alcohol Anonymous and get a sponsor....I have seen it work.
2007-02-22 22:39:53 · answer #9 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you spoken to your doctor? Perhaps you will need to be admitted into a treatment programme. I don't know where you live, but your doctor should be able to help set something up.
2007-02-22 22:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋