A Young Man Hits The Bottom of the Barrel in Life, Triumphs Over His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehabilitation for His Abusive and Irresponsible Drinking, Augments His Self Esteem, and Triumphs Over His Marital Issues
Samuel was a forty-four-year-old travel agent who was fed up with feeling depressed on a daily basis and sick of his excessive and abusive drinking behavior. In a word, he was irate with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing the things he liked, he was sick of feeling weary every morning, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a recurring basis, and he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship because of his heavy drinking.
Additionally he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DWI, he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at work, and he was bored with his drinking buddies.
Above and beyond the obvious alcohol-related health issues he was experiencing, almost certainly the most regretful part of his drinking behavior was the undependable and devious individual he had turned into. In his heart he realized that he had been lying about his drinking behavior to his relatives, family, and friends and he also knew he had been untruthful with himself about the “beneficial” consequences of drinking. Not only this but he rationalized guzzling three or four drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing one or two drinks as soon as he awakened so that he could deal with the “pressures” at his place of employment.
His Depression and His Irresponsible and Hazardous Drinking Lead to Important Life Changes
It was apparent that Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse effects of his depression and his abusive and unhealthy drinking and at long last finally decided that something important had to change in his life. So he determined that he would stop drinking, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, get professional counseling, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, and develop a new circle of friends.
In a word, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he comprehended that he hit a low point in life and was now ready to commence 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 granted, he moved 800 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this unquestionably made making new friends and pals and disconnecting himself from his old buddies simpler. Then he visited with a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough exam.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Hazardous and Heavy Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the physician and taking a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and therefore was in need of alcohol therapy and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the doctor made it a point to review the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term effects of alcohol with Samuel.
The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical condition.
Samuel Decides to Revitalize His Body by Drinking Filtered Water, Taking Vitamins, Eating Healthy Foods, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, and Working Out
Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the rehabilitation protocol, after seven weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to begin rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. At this point, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by exercising, taking vitamins and minerals, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, drinking spring water, and eating nutritious foods.
Samuel also tackled his spiritual concerns by joining the local Seventh-Day Adventist church and going to the weekly services.
After nearly eight months of outpatient rehab during which time he never experienced an alcohol relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol therapy and instead began going five times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free way of life, they provided him with the support he sought after, and they served as a unceasing reminder of the destructive outcomes that are associated with unhealthy and abusive drinking.
After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings around ten months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Pauline, a young lady he met at church. It simply surprised Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive and unhealthy drinking under control. Indeed it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his excessive and unhealthy drinking. Life was now wonderful and loaded with potential that he could have never hoped for or achieved when he was engaged in unhealthy drinking less than a year ago.
A Success Story That is a Testament to the Importance of Alcohol Rehab and the Power of Change
Samuel’s success story is a testament to the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of positive change. As Samuel thought about his newfound lofty self concept and motivation for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he decided to do something positive about his abusive and hazardous 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 more loving relationship with his wife.
