2007-09-02 03:26:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
By asking what to do you have begun the process. My husband has been sober for a year and a half. I don't know if you are married or not, but here is my advice.You need to get counseling to help you better understand why you have this addiction. I say addiction because if you are an alcoholic, it is an illness like any other addiction. You have to first admit to yourself that you have no control over the alcohol. My husband and I both went to counseling because it does effect the family as well. I had to also accept that I also had no control. I was enabling not helping. You will also find AA to be a big help. My husband has learned a lot from those he's met at AA. They are going through exactly what you are. Most people don't understand what an alcolholic is going through, I didn't until I had counseling. Now, my husband and I communicate better and our relationship is stronger. The counselors will help you to understand all aspects of your illness.Admitting it and asking for help is a really good start! You also might try your Pastor if you attend a church. They can also be a big help. Good Luck to you! God Bless!
2007-09-02 03:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jodee C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're an alcoholic, you really can't fight it any more than a diabetic can fight his diabetes. But you can learn how to live without drinking a day at a time.
You might want to check out an open AA meeting.
The AAs I know are sober because they stopped "fighting" alcoholism, and realized that alcohol's power over them was stronger than their power over alcohol. There is no shame in that, it's just the way things are. It's like having an allergy; it's just the way things are. So they had to learn to live without taking a drink a day at a time. Together they are able to do what they couldn't do alone.
I strongly suggest a meeting, but if you want to find out more about AA, there's a great AA beginner-oriented book called "Living Sober." I'm sure you can get it on amazon if you can't get a copy at a meeting.
Good luck :)
2007-09-02 10:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by pufferoo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find an AA meeting. A very good friend of mine is an alcoholic and the only time he's sober is when he's in AA. On top of it he enjoys AA so don't be afraid it'll be a drag.
2007-09-02 10:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Timmyj01 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to want to quit. Alcoholics Anonymous is a good group to get support from others who are also quitting or have quit. This is work on your part. It is rough. That is why you need the support.
2007-09-02 10:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Simmi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cannot fight alcoholism you are it,the alcoholic you have to surrender your will to a higher power than yourself.check out a.a.
2007-09-02 10:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by tamcor2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join AA.
2007-09-02 10:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to an AA meeting today, and find a sponser.
2007-09-02 10:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to an AA meeting.
2007-09-02 10:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by * 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont drink alkyhol
2007-09-02 10:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋