A Young Man Hits a Low Point in His Life, Prevails Over His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehabilitation for His Irresponsible and Heavy Drinking, and Increases His Self Worth
Samuel was a twenty-seven-year-old accounts receivable manager who was tired of feeling depressed everyday of his life and fed up with his careless drinking behavior. Stated simply, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his careless drinking, he was irate with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, he missed his old motivation for doing the things he enjoyed, and he was sick of feeling lethargic every morning.
Moreover 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 noticeable alcohol-related health predicaments he now experienced, in all probability the most regretful part of his drinking routine was the undependable and deceitful individual he had turned into. In his heart he realized that he had been deceitful about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been deceitful with himself about the “healthy” consequences of drinking. Not only this but he made excuses for guzzling four or five drinks before going to social events and he also rationalized needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “anxiety” at his place of employment.
His Depression and His Excessive and Abusive Drinking Result in Important Changes in His Life
It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse outcomes of his depression and his excessive and abusive drinking and finally determined that something important had to change in his life. So he decided that he would quit 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 realized that he hit a low point in life and was now prepared to start the slow path that leads to health.
One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” into action was by asking for a transfer at work. When his request was approved, he moved 600 miles away to a new part of the U.S.. If nothing else, this undeniably made making new friends and buddies and separating himself from his old friends simpler. Then he visited with a healthcare practitioner in his new city and made an appointment for a complete examination.
Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Irresponsible and Heavy Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the physician and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was concluded that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and therefore was in need of alcohol rehab and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the doctor made it a point to review 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 determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical issue.
Samuel Decides 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 eagerness to follow through with the treatment therapy, after nine weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to start 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 exercising, drinking filtered water, eating healthy foods, living an alcohol-free way of life, and taking vitamins and minerals.
Samuel also attended to his spiritual yearnings by joining the local Catholic church and going to the weekly services.
After roughly three months of outpatient rehab during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol therapy and instead started going three times per week to local AA meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they provided him with the support he sought after, and they served as a constant reminder of the adverse consequences that are related to unhealthy drinking.
After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings about three-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Heather, a young woman he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his careless drinking under control. Indeed it also astonished Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his hazardous and excessive drinking. Life was now pleasurable and loaded with promise that he could have never longed for or realized when he was involved in abusive and careless drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is a Verification of the Significance of Alcohol Therapy and the Power of Positive Thinking
Samuel’s success story is a testament to the importance of alcohol therapy and the power of positive change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound self worth and motivation for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually grateful that he decided to do something constructive about his hazardous and careless drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol addiction. The result: he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is involved in a loving relationship, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol dependency, and his life now has a positive direction.