If you felt alcohol was taking over your life, where would you turn to for help, excluding of course the AA?
Have always wondered how other people coped with their own recovery. What they went through, how they managed the drink problems.
2007-03-12 05:03:07 · 12 answers · asked by kudzu man 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I relied on alcohol for many years what i did was drink every day after a cup of tea in the morning right until i feel alseep at night. I started myself off by having a drink at 9 in the morning so the next morning i made myself drink an hour later and waited until 10 the next morning 11 the next and so on. Now i only have 2 cans of very weak lager 2.2% at 9 in the evening and go to bed at 11 I hope this helps. Take it hour by hour
2007-03-12 06:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by l.thorne899@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why exclude the most relevant source of help! If you have a problem with alcohol visit your GP and join AA.
2007-03-12 05:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day, the best people who can advise you are the people who have been through the same situation themselves. Plus, don't assume that health professionals are always 'clean'. Even some doctors have drink problems themselves.
2007-03-12 05:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex had a really bad drinking problem that eventually ruined our relationship. He finally came off the drink a few months ago and as far as I know hasn't been drunk since.
He went to his GP and he started him on a course of Vitamins, anti-sickness pills and pain killers. He also provided him with a health visitor who had daily visits with him and helped him detox safely.
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2007-03-12 05:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would turn to my family or friends,drink can cause a lot of problems with health,there's usually a reason why the excess drinking has started,it's good to be able to speak to someone without getting things chucked back into your face..i no a few people who have died because of the drink..waste of lives :( it's not easy coming off the drink..you get the shakes..withdrawal symptoms...bad stomach pains,as drink causes stomach ulcers.
2007-03-12 05:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by miss_gemstone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had a friend who tried acupuncture, and also hypnosis through a therapist. Best thing for him was when he moved away from his town to another completely new town. He was away from his usual triggers and was able to ask himself "How does this help me? " "What good is this doing me?". He went to a place where he could take up e.g. bike-riding and surfing, and basically put himself where alcohol wasn't.
2007-03-12 08:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also your GP could be a good source of assistance in your recovery.
2007-03-12 05:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by GoldieMeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another bottle of wine to help me forget i had a problem in the first place.
2007-03-12 05:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by Craig W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are or not religious maybe church, like a minister or reverend could help. They are very discrete and private.
2007-03-12 05:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by jomamma2399 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your family or friends. someone who has your best interest in mind. dont be afraid to tell people you care about whats goin on and how its making you feel.
2007-03-12 05:06:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋