A Young Gentleman Hits Rock Bottom, Overcomes His Depression, Gets Alcohol Therapy for His Hazardous and Irresponsible Drinking, and Bolsters His Self Worth
Samuel was a forty-year-old graphic designer who was fed up with feeling depressed everyday and sick of his careless and hazardous drinking behavior. Simply put, he was angry with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he was sick of feeling lethargic every morning, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his abusive drinking, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing various things he enjoyed, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis.
Additionally he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at work, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his first DUI, and he was bored with his drinking buddies.
In addition to the obvious alcohol-related health predicaments he was experiencing, in all probability the most troublesome part of his drinking behavior was the undependable and scheming individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he realized that he had been dishonest about his drinking behavior to his relatives, family, and friends and he also knew he had been lying to himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. Not only this but he rationalized wolfing down two or three drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing one or two drinks as soon as he got up so that he could cope with the “stress” at work.
His Depression and His Excessive and Hazardous Drinking Result in Important Changes in His Life
Without a doubt Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse outcomes of his depression and his unhealthy drinking and finally decided that something important had to change in his life. So he decided that he would refrain from drinking, start exercising, get professional counseling, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, develop a new circle of friends, and start focusing on becoming a more healthy person.
Stated simply, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he understood that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to begin the gradual road to health.
One of the ways that Samuel initiated his “plan” was by requesting a transfer at work. When his request was approved, he moved 250 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this without a doubt made making new friends and buddies and disconnecting himself from his old friends and buddies simpler. Then he phoned a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive exam.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Abusive Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the physician and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was decided that Samuel had crossed the line from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and consequently was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol therapy. At this time, the physician made it a point to discuss the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.
The healthcare practitioner then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical issue.
Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Eating Nutritious Foods, Working Out, Drinking Distilled Water, Taking Vitamins, and Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehab program, after eleven weeks of residential rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to begin rehab on an outpatient basis. At this point in time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by taking vitamins and minerals, working out, eating nutritious foods, drinking distilled water, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Samuel also attended to his spiritual yearnings by joining the local Reformed church and participating in the weekly services.
After about six months of outpatient treatment during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol treatment and instead started going three times every week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he required, and they served as a faithful reminder of the adverse consequences that are correlated with abusive drinking.
After going to AA meetings roughly six months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Vicki, a young woman he met at church. It simply surprised Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his unhealthy and excessive drinking under control. In point of fact it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive and excessive drinking. Life was now pleasant and full of promise that he could have never yearned for or brought to fruition when he was involved in abusive and careless drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is a Testimony of the Importance of Alcohol Therapy and the Power of Change
Samuel’s success story is a statement of the importance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of positive thinking. As Samuel thought about his newfound self-respect and motivation for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually appreciative that he made up his mind to do something positive about his abusive and careless drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he is involved in a caring relationship, he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself deteriorate under the control of his alcohol dependency, his life now has a positive direction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he enjoys his new job responsibilities.
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