I'm 18 and I live at home with my dad and brother, mum died when I was 9 and ever since then my dad looked after me and my brother but when I was 16 my dad decided to go back to work and he has a great job and he said he loves it but he gets tired alot. He broke up for christmas last week but this weekend I really dont know whats happened because he went out on Friday drinking with his friends which he does often but he didnt get back till 3am in the morning and then today he woke up at 11am and then about 12pm he went out again but said he wasnt going to drink many and then he never came back and he just came back now and said hes going back out again so he has gone. Obviously I cant tell him what to do cause hes old enough to look after himself and i'm 18 so I can look after myself now. I;m just worried that hes drinking too much. He use to go out on a regular thing on Friday nights and Sunday dinners to see his friends but he stopped bcause he was really tired with working alot.
2007-12-15 08:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by Jodie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your Dads getting his life back! He bough you up and did the best for you. Your all grown now, its now his turn. Stand by your Dad whatever. It takes a real man to do what your father did after your mothers death. Best of luck.
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2007-12-15 08:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Debbie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something tells me this drinking is not a recurring problem. This really only means there is something more to the situation then what you actually see. Something is symbolic to his time, maybe there's something wrong and he feels this is the way to recooperate and think about the situation-of course it's not, but that's not the point. Not to be rude or demeaning, but you need to keep a careful eye out for your father. Follow him, ask people to watch him, because this is no ordinary problem that should be left alone hun.
2007-12-15 17:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a depressant, and it also depletes a lot of vitamins and minerals, as well as starves the body's cells for oxygen. Alcohol kills brain cells and stesses all other organs. Alcohol is a major no-no for hypoglycaemics and diabetics because it turns to sugar really fast.
Talk to your dad very respectful and lovign way, and tell him you are very concerned for his health because of his lack of energy and being tired all the time... ask him to go to a doctor for an exam and some blood-work. Tell him you want him to be around for a long time to come... you want him to see you graduate from college and have a family and all those other milestones.
2007-12-15 17:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see how your getting worried...i mean he's your dad. And yea..your only 18 and he's way older than you...but it doesnt mean that you have to keep your mouth shut about things your concerned about. If you really love your dad and care for him, i suggest you tell him how you feel, and if he still goes out and drink. Just know that you told him how you felt about the situation and its up to him whether he controls his drinking or not.
2007-12-15 17:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like someone just said, try and sit and talk with him. Ask him if he's OK and perhaps mention that you might be a little concerned about him. Just a suggestion.
2007-12-15 17:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Richard W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when he gets home again just ask to sit and have a chat and tell him your concerns and say what you said on here ...that you know hes old enough etc, but our just concerned
Good Luck
2007-12-15 16:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by mommachelle 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he has a woman to entertain give him some slack and voice your concerns when he is sober
2007-12-15 17:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by golden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's just getting his Christmas shopping done.
2007-12-15 17:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by jamzm2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋