2007-10-18 14:28:15 · 23 answers · asked by nightowl 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I told a friend of mine the same thing, and she checked into a rehab center. Clean and sober for seven years! She is a better friend too.
2007-10-18 14:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would definitely be a red flag. That actually happened to me, by the way, on a bridge in a park the next day when I was badly hung over, and the remark moved me to tears because I saw how hopeless I had become and I quit on the spot, over twenty years ago (1987).
It turned out to be the best decision I have ever made in my life. I am 64 years, so I have had a lot of time to be stupid. This was a chance to make a lasting change for the better.
No more headaches. No more night sweats. No more anxiety. No more roller coaster. No more losing friends. No more falling of my bicycle at 2 in the morning and knocking out all my front teeth on the pavement. No more isolation. No more apologies. No more excuses. No more six-packs hidden in the basement. No more bad breath. No more sleeping problems.
You begin to get the idea I may be on the right track, here...
2007-10-18 22:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends if the person is addicted to drinking.You cant just believe you can tell someone you love them that this will be enough to stop them drinking.If its a problem for them don't pretend its not happening,tell them that you love them but feel they have a problem with drinking and you will support them and love them.Its an illness and believe me I know what I am talking about as I had a member of my family who was becoming an alcoholic.Its all down to if this person wants to stop as normally they are the ones who don't usually see they have a problem. Take carexx
2007-10-19 01:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Big momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would mean that you should not stop.... It means that they care about you and they want to see you a few more years....
In other words cut down on the drinking... if you drink 10 bottles a day, drink less like 1 bottle a day.... thats pretty much healthy... and if you drink 10 bottles a week.... try to cut the consumption... drink a 3 bottles a week... get my flow... you just have to reduce the bottle consumption... not exactly quit drinking... remember drinking alcohol is okay and it also good for the heart as long as you don't over do it!
peace out!
2007-10-18 21:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jean Paul 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, here's the thing. It's REALLY hard to say something critical to someone you love, especially something you know that person does not want to hear.
So, if you believe this person loves you and cares about you, then yes, listen to what they say, because they are saying it from their heart and they're taking a risk that you will get angry or reject them.
They are not telling you what you want to hear, but maybe what you NEED to hear.
At the very least, consider what they've said (sober) and decide what your course of action should be.
The biggest mistake is to do nothing.
Good luck and best wishes :-)
2007-10-18 22:03:02 · answer #5 · answered by thing55000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would!! My father is an alcoholic and it Not only hurts him, it hurts the entire family. An occasional drink is OK I think, but if someone is telling you that enough is enough I think you should listen. It could turn out to be very damaging in the long run. If you are doing things like driving drunk, you definitely need to think about you alcohol consumption. There are only telling you this because they LOVE YOU and care about what happens to you. It's not going to be easy, but please remember we only fuss because we care!!
2007-10-18 21:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Peachy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its your own personal decision.Everyone is aware of their own personal tolerance to alcohol.You are aware that slightly drunk or wasted is the cause of memory black-outs and especially weaken's your ability to make responsible decisions.So if you choose to drink alcohol,do not rely on others to 'take care' of you and manage your decision making...
2007-10-19 01:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes more than love to make someone stop drinking......
for some it takes rock bottom...or as the Bible puts it "the drunkard shall see poverty" being drunk all the time will cost you....time,money,relationships. Sometimes God steps in sometimes it takes an all time low after losing all the good.......for someone to want to change
2007-10-18 21:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by idiotzaint 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not that simple. my boyfriend drinks too much and 99% of the time i come 2nd to alcohol. its heartbreaking for me but telling him i think he drinks too much won't make him stop, i don't know what will,
2007-10-19 13:01:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who is wise wpould do so anyhow. But, remember, that alcohol is a powerful addicitive substance so do not blame anyone who finds it difficult to stop. The sensible way is not to start!!
2007-10-19 03:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋