Vodka or whisky?
Vodka or whisky?
Mainly Vodka...Originally Posted by Paula
Visiting GP and once again declaring that I have failed and that alcohol is a big problem I'm trying to avoid! Being a failure and going through any treatment again at this time would be very difficult (because of all of my secrecy regarding drinking) also I'm a Primary Carer for my 82 year old mother who is about to go into hospital for an operation. Probably one of the worst carer's I can imaging all of you thinking! Alcohol get's me through I suppose. Hopefully her post op treatment care needs will help me cut down at least.
I'm ready for the onslaught of being irresponsible to drink while caring for someone, my niece is a big help to me though with my mother. I'm not trying to excuse my drinking, or am I?
If you want an "onslaught" then you've come to the wrong place. You do need to get it under control for you and for her. You do need to get some help as you are obviously struggling with it.
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
You have an addiction, nobody is going to judge you because of that, and that will affect how you feel. Alcohol and depression go together so when you break that addiction hopefully the depression will ease. But with any addiction you need the right help to break it. So you haven't overcome it yet. This time might be different. We are here to give you support and pick you up when you fall. Try and make it work this time. PS be a little bit kinder on yourself. Steve.
If your mum is going into hospital for a few days, this might be a good time to get treatment for your addiction?
I'm sorry, I don't know much about alcohol addiction and how it can be sorted out, but I imagine it's very hard to stop.
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Marcus, this forum is for support, not blasting. I'm sorry you're still feeling so bad
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
Thanks everyone, I just have a lot of self-pity at the moment! But a positive I have not had drink in 2 Days, 16 Hours. I feel terrible but its a start. My mothers post op care may be an incentive to carry on... Get my life back and help with my depression.
Good to hear that Marcus that's a big plus.
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