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re: struggling with alcohol.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:00 am to fishfighter
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:00 am to fishfighter
get your rear end to a meeting....several meetings....
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Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:01 am to supadave3
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Everyone says I need impatient but I think I can handle it with IOP
no you can't..i know from experience.
do the inpatient and save yourself the bull shite and wasted time and support of your friends and family that goes along with IOP
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 9:03 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:01 am to supadave3
I don't know what your best option is, but you did the right thing by bringing this to the OT. You can be sure of that.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:03 am to supadave3
How much and how often do you drink?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:03 am to redfieldk717
What is IOP?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:04 am to lsu480
Intensive out patient maybe?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:06 am to Bama and Beer
Oh that makes since
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:06 am to Bama and Beer
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Intensive out patient
this...you basically go to "group" in the evenings after work.
in my experience with myself and many others, it just does not work. it's a great tool for post inpatient but if someone has a serious drinking problem then they need to separate themselves from the outside world and truly detox
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:11 am to supadave3
Start with a few AA meetings. You don't have to talk. You can just listen. If someone asks you to speak up, you can just say that you are listening.
As others have said, you can't make a big change until you decide that you need to make the change. Even then, it will be a hard road but one that is better than the alternative.
Unfortunately most people don't finally come to that realization until they have hit rock bottom in their relationships and finances.
Good luck.
As others have said, you can't make a big change until you decide that you need to make the change. Even then, it will be a hard road but one that is better than the alternative.
Unfortunately most people don't finally come to that realization until they have hit rock bottom in their relationships and finances.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 9:12 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:11 am to supadave3
quote:
I've been struggling hard with alcohol. Everyone says I need impatient
Impatient always works....
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Get a hobby or two that you enjoy more than just sitting around drinking and that's easier to do not being hungover. Time will eventually phase out the alcohol with the new, more productive hobby.
I suggest homebrewing!
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:11 am to BabyTac
quote:solid advice.get old dirt bike that needs work,boat maybe,even an old truck.build a few birdhouses if you like working with wood.something that will occupy your time and give you some pride in the process.
Get a hobby or two that you enjoy more than just sitting around drinking and that's easier to do not being hungover. Time will eventually phase out the alcohol with the new, more productive hobby.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:12 am to supadave3
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I've been struggling hard with alcohol. Everyone says I need impatient but I think I can handle it with IOP. For those of you ya'll that have been here, what are your thoughts? I'd appreciate the smart arse comments be kept to a minimum because this is very serious to me.
Not being a wise arse but it really is as simple as not picking up the glass/can/cig/straw/pipe or whatever your poison of choice is. Some people like to use meetings as a crutch some use doctors some the church, either way until YOU decide to stop and stop the simple act of using nothing will change no matter where you go or what you try.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:14 am to redfieldk717
oh, and keep in mind that rarely does anyone just wake up one day and go to treatment. most people don't think they need to be there until they detox and become clear headed, buying into whatever program the treatment center offers.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:18 am to supadave3
Start going to AA meetings. They're the most effective way I've come across to get off alcohol. It's free, it works, you can start today.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 9:24 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:21 am to supadave3
You don't really want to quit.
Nothing (in-patient treatment, IOP, meetings, etc.) will work/help until you decide you want to quit.
Nothing (in-patient treatment, IOP, meetings, etc.) will work/help until you decide you want to quit.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:27 am to supadave3
how much/how often are you drinking?
violent?
employed?
relationships?
legal issues?
violent?
employed?
relationships?
legal issues?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:27 am to supadave3
It's good that you can admit it. I've seen friends and family members struggle with alcoholism and never admit there is a problem. It has only led them to multiple DUI's and/or relationships that end up beyond repair. Just keep in mind that no one close to you is trying to steer you in the wrong direction. Those that are giving you advice are the ones that have your well-being and best interests at heart.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:30 am to fishfighter
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This, if you really want help. You can lead a horse to water, but can't make it drink.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:33 am to supadave3
Maybe try drinking with a straw.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 9:36 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 9:34 am to supadave3
quote:
Everyone says I need impatient
"Everyone" is correct.
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