A Young Male Hits a Low Point in His Life, Rises Above His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehab for His Hazardous Drinking, Fortifies His Self Image and Personal Happiness
Samuel was a twenty-nine-year-old interior designer who was fed up with feeling depressed everyday of his life and fed up with his excessive and unhealthy drinking behavior. Simply put, he hated the hangovers he went through on a regular basis, he was mad at himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he was tired of going through shattered relationship after shattered relationship due to his irresponsible drinking, he was sick of feeling weary every morning, and he missed his old drive for doing the things he enjoyed.
Additionally he despised the fact that he had to go to court for his third DWI, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees, he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was bored with his drinking friends, and he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at his place of employment.
On top of the observable alcohol-related health predicaments he was experiencing, in all probability the unhealthiest part of his drinking regimen was the undependable and dishonest individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been deceitful about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “beneficial” effects of drinking. What is more, he rationalized wolfing down three or four 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 “tension” at his place of employment.
His Depression and His Hazardous and Abusive Drinking Result in Important Changes in His Life
Undoubtedly Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative effects of his depression and his careless and abusive drinking and finally determined that something important had to change in his life. So he made up his mind that he would abstain from drinking, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, develop a new circle of friends, get professional counseling, and start exercising. Stated briefly, Samuel got to a special 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 road that leads to recovery.
One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by asking for a transfer at his workplace. When his request was granted, he moved 650 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this positively made making new pals and detaching himself from his old friends much easier. Then he phoned a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough examination.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Abusive Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the healthcare practitioner and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was concluded that Samuel had crossed the line from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and as a result was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol therapy. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to discuss the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel. The physician then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical condition.
Samuel Makes up His Mind to Fortify His Body by Working Out, Eating Wholesome Foods, Drinking Distilled Water, Vitamins and Minerals, and Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life
Due to his willingness to follow through with the treatment therapy, after eight weeks of residential rehab, Samuel was ready to start rehab on an outpatient basis. At this point, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by taking vitamins and minerals, working out, eating nutritious foods, drinking distilled water, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Samuel also addressed his spiritual yearnings by joining the local Unitarian church and going to regular services.
After just about four weeks of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never experienced an alcohol relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead began going five times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free style of life, they provided him with the support he required, and they served as a faithful reminder of the adverse consequences that are related to careless drinking.
After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings nearly eight-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Margaret, a young woman he met at church. It clearly amazed Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive and careless drinking under control. In actual fact it also astonished Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his unhealthy drinking. Life was now rewarding and full of possibilities that he could have never wished for or achieved when he was engaged in unhealthy and abusive drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is a Verification of the Importance of Alcohol Therapy and the Power of Positive Thinking
Samuel’s success story is proof of the significance of alcohol rehab and the power of positive change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound self-respect and drive for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually appreciative that he decided to do something productive about his hazardous and careless drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol addiction. The result: he is in command of his life rather than letting himself suffer under the control of his alcohol dependency, he is involved in a loving relationship, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, his life now has a positive direction, and he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life.
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