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I need advice from the point of view of an alcoholic.

I need to help my partner who has a drinking problem, we are on a break at the minute but we want things to work out. I'm not giving up on him. What can I do to help. I need to know from somebody who has been through this.
1GHOST · M
You can only support / like going to open AA with him or try;

"Coping With an Alcoholic Spouse | Meetings: 888-425-2666 | Al-Anon ... ".

Or:
SAMHSA

What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357),(also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

If you can inform your self about this it will give you more options ...
But remember it is an addiction like any other drug , and it must be HIM that sees that and REALLY wishes to change .
You will never force the change , and some never do .

- Hi im Ghost im an alcoholic , ( hi Ghost ) , ive been in recovery for 15 plus years .

Any other questions feel free to PM me .
Graylight · 51-55, F
@1GHOST Excellent resources!
1GHOST · M
@Graylight Thank you
Doomflower · 36-40, M
Been there, dumped that...after trying for longer than he deserved. Only he can do this.

You can be supportive but it can be a fine line between giving support and enabling.

Protect yourself. Alcoholics can suck the life from you if you don't maintain boundaries.
IrishMinx · 31-35, F
He knows it's a problem and he's been talking to doctors and such, I just want to do anything I can to help. He's my partner for life and I'm not giving up on him, he's never given up on me
Graylight · 51-55, F
@IrishMinx Support, don't nag. Point out milestones, not faltering steps. Let him fall; it will teach him. Be prepared to alter you life to help him avoid pitfalls. Read and learn about the disease. There's a good starter book called Almost Alcoholic.

It's your support and love he needs, the hope of a better life with you in it. And you can assure him, life absolutely does get better after alcohol.
rfhh1959 · 61-69, M
No one could help me until I saw my drinking was a problem until then he hears nagging
english · 56-60, M
im one who has been through if you cant anyone else pm me
SW-User
You can’t help him, only he can help himself.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@SW-User Actually only partially true. He has to buy in, but you [i]can[/i] lead a horse to water.
first he has to come to you

 
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