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Reply: Alcohol, Anti-depressants, & bi-polar

It is great that she goes to counseling with you. That is a big plus because it shows that...

Posted by Kayap

It is great that she goes to counseling with you. That is a big plus because it shows that she is also concerned and wants the relationship to work. She has an addiction to alcohol it is a tough issue. I'm sure she wishes it wasn't there. I am also married to a wonderful man with this disease. It doesn't matter how much I talk to him or ask him to stop it doesn't work. I would suspect that this sensitive issue may have to be addressed in counseling at some point. The meetings would be of interest to you. They don't sit around discussing your loved one but they do focus on you and give great support on how to make your life less effected by the decisions your loved one makes.
Another experience I should share is that of my son. He unfortunately shares the same genetic disposition of addiction that my husband has. But the word "functional" wasn't in his vocabulary. When he drank it was all or none. Needless to say this all but destroyed his young life. I took him to numerous rehabs, sober living homes, court ordered and private. He wasn't fond of the twelve step approach. And I should have let it play out until he found himself on the streets but I just didn't have that in me. During these years we always had the same addiction psychologist who worked with me in such a caring matter. After a four day stay in one of the worst jails in the country under suicide watch my son decided on his own he was ready to change. I had read that topamax was a drug that sometimes help a few addicts with the cravings of alcohol. He put him on this drug. It changed his life. He became a happier person. Stopped drugging/drinking and is back in school. He was on this for about a year. He doesn't take it now because it does cause a few memory problems for him but he is still sober.
This is one of the reasons I always suggest an addiction psychologist because there are resources for people suffering from addiction. I don't believe there is a magic solution but it is a field of medicine that is wide open for new research. There is also a monthly shot which helps reduce alcohol cravings. Can't remember the name. Meetings, counseling along with medical support can change a persons outlook and life. It can make it more tolerable for them and for the people who love them.
Everyone has a different story and a different path to recovery. I hope you find yours.
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Reply: Alcohol, Anti-depressants, & bi-polar

Hello, A couple of things that stand out to me here is the two weeks happy and then sadness....

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Reply: Support

Congratulations on your sobriety. My son age 29 suffered with addiction to various substances...

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Reply: Need some perspective.

Melly, The twelve step program encourages addicts to hand over control to a higher power. To...

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Reply: i need serious help and advice

Go to a mental health specialist for an assessment. Best to pick one who also specializes in...

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Reply: Where to start, lost looking for help

Bryan, Look for an addiction specialist in your area. An MD who specializes in addiction...

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Reply: BF checked himself into rehab

Melly, Justice system seems far from "just" in many cases. I hope he receives the proper...

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Reply: Alcoholism/Depression Help

Kazman, Schedule a visit to an addiction specialist. There are medications now which really...

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Reply: BF checked himself into rehab

Melly, Your doing great! The one thing to keep in mind is that it is wonderful that he has...

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Reply: BF checked himself into rehab

It's a journey Melly. I love two addicts. One who is in recovery and doing well and one who...

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