Samuel was a forty-two-year-old bookkeeper who was fed up with feeling depressed everyday of his life and sick of his unhealthy and abusive drinking behavior. Stated simply, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing various things he enjoyed, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his constant drinking, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he was mad at himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis.
Furthermore 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 noticeable alcohol-related health problems he was experiencing, possibly the most damaging part of his drinking behavior was the undependable and scheming individual he had turned into. In his heart he realized that he had been less than truthful about his drinking behavior to his relatives, family, and friends and he also knew he had been untruthful with himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. Not only this but he made excuses for guzzling four or five drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing one or two drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “tension” at work.
His Depression and His Hazardous and Heavy Drinking Result in Major Changes in His Life
Clearly Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse outcomes of his depression and his hazardous and abusive drinking and at long last made up his mind that something major had to change in his life. So he decided that he would abstain from drinking, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, get professional counseling, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, and develop a new circle of friends.
Simply put, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he realized that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to begin the gradual path that leads to recovery.
One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by asking for a transfer at his workplace. When his request was approved, he moved 650 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this positively made making new friends and separating himself from his old buddies much simpler. Then he contacted a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive exam.
Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Excessive and Irresponsible Drinking and His Depression
After meeting with the healthcare professional and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was concluded that Samuel had made the transition from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and consequently was in need of alcohol rehab and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to discuss the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.
The physician then told Samuel that it was determined that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical problem.
Samuel Decides to Fortify His Body by Living an Alcohol-Free Way of Life, Taking Vitamins, Going to the Gym, Drinking Distilled Water, and Eating Healthy Foods
Due to his readiness to follow through with the rehabilitation therapy, after eleven weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to begin rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. At this time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by living an alcohol-free lifestyle, drinking spring water, eating nutritious foods, exercising, and taking vitamins.
Samuel also came to grips with his spiritual life by joining the local Calvinist church and attending regular services.
After around seven weeks of outpatient treatment during which time he never suffered through a relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol treatment and instead started going twice per week to local AA meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel maintain his alcohol-free style of life, they gave him the support he needed, and they served as a steady reminder of the dangerous consequences that are correlated with careless drinking.
After going to AA meetings roughly nine months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Sally, a young lady he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his unhealthy drinking under control. In truth it also astonished Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his careless and abusive drinking. Life was now joyful and loaded with potential that he could have never wished for or realized when he was engaged in careless drinking just a few short months ago.
A Success Story That is Evidence of the Relevance of Alcohol Rehabilitation and the Power of Positive Thinking
Samuel’s success story is a verification of the significance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of change. As Samuel thought about his newfound lofty self concept and drive for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually thankful that he made up his mind to do something productive about his abusive and excessive drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol dependency, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, his life now has a positive direction, he is involved in a wholesome relationship, and he likes his new job responsibilities.
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