A Young Male Hits a Low Point in His Life, Rises Above His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehabilitation for His Irresponsible and Heavy Drinking, Augments His Self Worth, and Triumphs Over His Divorce Issues
Samuel was a thirty-two-year-old financial analyst who was tired of feeling depressed everyday of his life and tired of his hazardous and excessive drinking behavior. Stated briefly, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he was angry with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a valueless habit, he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship because of his irresponsible drinking, he missed his old drive for doing various things he enjoyed, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a regular basis.
Moreover he was aggravated with the many times he failed to pass an alcohol test at work, 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 disgusted with how out-of-shape he was.
Above and beyond the perceptible alcohol-related health predicaments he was experiencing, possibly the most regretful part of his drinking routine was the undependable and devious individual he had become. In his heart he realized that he had been lying about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been untruthful with himself about the “healthy” effects of drinking. What is more, he made excuses for guzzling two or three drinks before going to social events and he also rationalized needing two or three drinks as soon as he got up so that he could manage the "anxiety" at his place of employment.
His Depression and His Heavy Drinking Lead to Significant Life Changes
It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative consequences of his depression and his careless drinking and finally determined that something major had to change in his life. So he made up his mind that he would stop drinking, start exercising, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, get professional counseling, develop a new circle of friends, and involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies. Stated briefly, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he understood that he hit the bottom of the barrel in his life and was now ready to start the slow and gradual road that leads to recovery.
One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” into action was by requesting a transfer at his workplace. When his request was approved, he moved 900 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this beyond doubt made making new friends and pals and detaching himself from his old pals simpler. Then he visited with a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough physical and psychological examination.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Professional About His Heavy and Abusive Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the physician and going through a number of laboratory tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the transition from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and therefore was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol treatment. 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 practitioner then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical issue.
Samuel Makes up His Mind to Fortify His Body by Going to the Gym, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Taking Vitamins, Eating Nutritious Foods, and Drinking Spring Water
Due to his eagerness to follow through with the rehabilitation therapy, after seven weeks of residential rehab, Samuel was ready to begin therapy on an outpatient basis. At this time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began building up his body by eating nutritious foods, working out, drinking distilled water, taking vitamins, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Samuel also attended to his spiritual side of life by joining the local Baptist church and participating in regular services.
After just about seven weeks of outpatient rehab during which time he never went through an alcohol relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol therapy and instead started going three times per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they provided him with the support he required, and they served as a frequent reminder of the adverse results that are associated with excessive and careless drinking.
After going to AA meetings about five months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Pam, a young woman he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive drinking under control. In fact it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his hazardous and excessive drinking. Life was now rewarding and full of promise that he could have never yearned for or achieved when he was engaged in careless and excessive drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is a Testament to the Value of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Change
Samuel’s success story is proof of the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of positive thinking. As Samuel thought about his newfound lofty self concept and motivation for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually thankful that he made up his mind to do something positive about his unhealthy and abusive drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his dependency. The result: he is in control of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol addiction, his life now has a positive direction, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he is involved in a caring relationship.
