Alcoholism... has it effected you or anyone you know? It has effected me in multiple ways. Growing up my father was an alcoholic. He is also a diabetic like my self. Unfortunately because of his alcoholism and diabetes his health has slowly decreased. He has no limited vision.. has had an aneurysm and half a foot. He is now sober and has been for quite a long time. I my self have sure comb to alcoholism. I can say that I have probably been one for about two years. Even though I have witnessed my fathers health diminish it still never stopped me. Today this changed.. I have decided enough is enough and its time for change. I have been reading about all these different avenues to help alcoholics become sober and thats what im going to do.. Get Sober..
Awww good for you!!! I hope it works out, and I am glad your father is now sober! Alcholism hasn't really effected anyone I know as in terms of long effect... As for me drinking, I only drink at parties, but I get drunk really easily so it really isn't a problem for me..
Acceptance is the first step to getting over the addiction. Best of luck with it. Concentrate on being healthy and fit and you will change your mentality on drinking.
I used to have a neighbor before who beat up his wife everytime he gets drunk. Good thing the police already took him away and behind bars. But I pity his wife and kids because he is also the bread winner of the family. So sad.
People tried to convince me that I was addicted to alcohol because I drank every day. I only did it because I was in a position to party every night back then.
I would have to agree with that. Too bad for the wife and kids though because memories like that last a life time.
I'm glad you decided to change desilator because we live only once. I know a man close to me whose life was at risk due to alcoholism long years ago When he touched that edge within life and death I was too young to help, but he revealed us that once his alcohol intoxication made him lost control of vital functions, he fell into a deep sleep dreaming of a second opportunity coming from an enlightened being. A few hours later he woke up and it was like a bad dream, but he was alive and only suffering from a headache, though doctor even found signs of alcohol poisoning. That man learned his lesson and he will not let alcohol takes control of his life again as it did 17 years ago so far.
Yes, I've been there. I quit because I got tired of waking up sick every morning, that alone was enough to make me realize what a fool I was being.
I wish I could have woken up feeling sick. I can drink all night and wake up feeling fine.. minus feeling a little bit tired. Never have I woken up after drinking feeling "hungover" All of my friends complain about hangovers and I always wonder why put your self through it if you dont like the next morning..
My father was an alcoholic too. Quite a different story, we had to run away (my mom, me and my 5 brothers, i was 2 years old) so it was a hard life. He never took care about us, even though i liked him so i used to visit him every weekend. About 9 years ago me and my brother got a scolarship in the best school in the city my father used to live, so we used to spend all week with him and then my mom picked us up and we spent the weekend with her. But as usual, he got drunk, we had a fight so goodbye school/scolarship/dad. I lost that year and the next 2 (since we really had no money to pay for everything necessary to go to school). I never saw him again, i never wanted to either. He got some throat cancer (what goes around comes around) and after being found laying in the street (he kept on drinking even though he shouldn't) and he passed away last year. I never went to see him when he was dying, eve though my mom and some of my brothers when to see him, "forgive him" and take care of him in his last days. So, basically, i know what is like, he was something that i would never like to be, and i never want to have my kids (if i ever have) or anyone around me to be through what i have been, it's too hard to grow up without a father, and suffer all of those violent episodes. So certainly i have many reasons to be careful with alcohol. When i was younger i used to drink a lot, just like any teenager. But now i just drink ocassionally with my friends. I just say that people should be careful with that, every time you excess with alcohol, think about the ones you love...
Congratulations accepting that you have a problem and looking to change shows how great you are in nature. I will tell you though be very careful as I know from other addictions the first month is the hardest, once your over it, it will slowly become easier, so long as you keep aways from places that have the suff. (focus your energy on something else, get a hobby ) I myself have never in my life touched that stuff, and I sincerly hope and wish I never will... I hope this change in your life brings you many glad tidings
I have definitely got a hobby now.. buying domains and building sites behind them oh.. and reading DP
well there are many alcoholic in my country. but i don't drink. i know that many people who drinks a lot dies earlier.
Man, what a touching story. It would be a lesson for all of us here. Thank you for sharing your story. I like what you wrote. I read it 2 - 3 times. Thank you.
You're welcome. It's not like i like to tell that, but maybe the people who reads it get a perspective of how bad the things could turn out to be.
Yes, I know. I'm sure you are not the one, many brothers and sisters out there have the same suffer. But, this is life, sometimes it's unfair. Send my regards to your beloved mother. Take care of her good.