A Young Gentleman Hits a Low Point in His Life, Beats His Depression, Gets Alcohol Treatment for His Irresponsible and Hazardous Drinking, and Boosts His Self Image
Samuel was a forty-six-year-old insurance agent who was tired of feeling depressed everyday and sick of his abusive and unhealthy drinking behavior. In a word, 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.
In addition he was appalled with how physically unfit he was, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DWI, he was bored with his drinking friends, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, and he was aggravated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at his place of employment.
As well as the identifiable alcohol-related health predicaments he was going through, in all probability the worst part of his drinking routine was the unreliable and conniving person he had turned into. In his heart he knew that he had been untruthful about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been untruthful with himself about the “beneficial” consequences of drinking. Not only this but he rationalized guzzling two or three drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing a few drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could cope with the “tension” at his place of employment.
His Depression and His Irresponsible and Excessive Drinking Lead to Significant Life Changes
Clearly Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative outcomes of his depression and his abusive and excessive drinking and eventually made up his mind that something important had to change in his life. So he decided that he would stop drinking, get professional counseling, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, start exercising, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, and develop a new circle of friends.
Stated simply, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he saw that he hit a low point in life and was now prepared to start the gradual and slow path that leads to recovery.
One of the ways that Samuel implemented his “plan” was by requesting a transfer at his place of employment. When his request was approved, he moved 950 miles away to a new part of the U.S.. If nothing else, this absolutely made making new buddies and dissociating himself from his old buddies easier. Then he phoned a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough physical and psychological examination.
Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Abusive Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the healthcare professional and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was concluded that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and therefore was in need of alcohol treatment and alcohol detox. At this time, the physician made it a point to discuss the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel.
The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical issue.
Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Eating Wholesome Foods, Taking Vitamins and Minerals, Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, Drinking Spring Water, and Exercising
Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehabilitation regimen, after eleven weeks of inpatient rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to start rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. At this time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by drinking distilled water, living an alcohol-free way of life, going to the gym, eating wholesome foods, and taking vitamins.
Samuel also tackled his spiritual life by joining the local Methodist church and participating in the weekly services.
After around five months of outpatient therapy during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol treatment and instead started going five times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he required, and they served as a unceasing reminder of the destructive outcomes that are correlated with excessive and abusive drinking.
After going to AA meetings nearly four-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Janice, a young lady he met at church. It clearly astonished Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his careless and excessive drinking under control. In point of fact it also astonished Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his hazardous and excessive drinking. Life was now pleasant and full of promise that he could have never yearned for or achieved when he was involved in unhealthy and excessive drinking less than a year ago.
A Success Story That is a Tribute to the Value of Alcohol Rehabilitation and the Power of Positive Change
Samuel’s success story is a testament to the significance of alcohol therapy and the power of change. As Samuel thought about his newfound positive self image 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 hazardous drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcoholism. The result: he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself suffer under the control of his alcoholism, he likes his new job responsibilities, and he is involved in a wholesome relationship.