Samuel was a forty-nine-year-old court reporter who was tired of feeling depressed on a daily basis and tired of his careless drinking behavior. In a word, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing various things he enjoyed, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his constant drinking, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he was mad at himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis.
In addition he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was disgusted 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, and he was aggravated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at his place of employment.
Above and beyond the observable alcohol-related health issues he was going through, conceivably the nastiest part of his drinking regimen was the unreliable and scheming individual he had become. In his heart he knew that he had been dishonest about his drinking behavior to his relatives, family, and friends and he also knew he had been less than truthful with himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. What is more, he made excuses for guzzling two or three drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “pressures” at his job.
His Depression and His Hazardous Drinking Lead to Major Changes in His Life
Without a doubt Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse consequences of his depression and his excessive and unhealthy drinking and finally determined that something major had to change in his life. So he decided that he would abstain from 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.
In a word, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he saw that he hit rock bottom and was now prepared to begin the slow and gradual path that leads to health.
One of the ways that Samuel operationalized his “plan” was by requesting a transfer at work. When his request was approved, he moved 150 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this without a doubt made making new friends and pals and separating himself from his old buddies simpler. Then he visited with a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive physical examination.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Excessive and Abusive Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the healthcare practitioner and going through 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 healthcare professional made it a point to go over the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.
The doctor then told Samuel that it was decided that he was clinically depressed and in need of therapy for this medical issue.
Samuel Decides to Fortify His Body by Drinking Distilled Water, Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, Going to the Gym, Eating Wholesome Foods, and Taking Vitamins
Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehab protocol, after nine weeks of residential rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to begin treatment on an outpatient basis. At this time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by going to the gym, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, taking vitamins, eating nutritious foods, and drinking spring water.
Samuel also came to grips with his spiritual side of life by joining the local Methodist church and participating in regular services.
After roughly seven months of outpatient rehab during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead started going twice per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free way of life, they gave him the support he sought after, and they served as a frequent reminder of the negative results that are associated with unhealthy and excessive drinking.
After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings nearly three-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Mildred, a young woman he met at church. It clearly astonished Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his careless and hazardous drinking under control. Indeed it also amazed Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his unhealthy drinking. Life was now pleasurable and loaded with promise that he could have never yearned for or attained when he was involved in abusive drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is Proof of the Significance of Alcohol Rehab and the Power of Positive Change
Samuel’s success story is evidence of the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of positive thinking. As Samuel reflected on his newfound self-respect and motivation for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he decided to do something productive about his careless and abusive drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol addiction. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol addiction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, and he is involved in a loving relationship.
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