A Young Gentleman Hits The Bottom of the Barrel in Life, Triumphs Over His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehabilitation for His Excessive Drinking, Increases His Self Esteem, and Triumphs Over His Relationship Problems

Samuel was a thirty-year-old travel agent who was tired of feeling depressed on a daily basis and sick of his hazardous and abusive drinking behavior. Stated briefly, he missed his old motivation for doing various things he liked, he was sick of feeling weary every morning, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his habitual drinking, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, and he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a useless habit.

In addition he was bored with his drinking buddies, he was annoyed with the many times he failed an alcohol test at his workplace, he was upset with how out-of-shape he was, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, and he despised the fact that he had to go to court for his third DWI.

As well as the visible alcohol-related health issues he was going through, perhaps the worst part of his drinking regimen was the undependable and devious person he had become. In his heart he knew that he had been deceitful about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been deceitful with himself about the “positive” effects of drinking. What is more, he rationalized guzzling three or four drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing a few drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could cope with the “tension” at his place of employment.

His Depression and His Excessive Drinking Lead to Significant Changes in His Life

It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse outcomes of his depression and his unhealthy drinking and finally decided that something major had to change in his life. So he decided that he would quit drinking, develop a new circle of friends, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, and get professional counseling. Simply put, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he comprehended that he hit the bottom of the barrel in his life and was now prepared to commence the gradual and slow path that leads to health.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by asking for a transfer at work. When his request was approved, he moved 400 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this definitely made making new buddies and separating himself from his old friends easier. Then he contacted a doctor in his new city and made an appointment for a complete mental and physical examination.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Professional About His Hazardous and Irresponsible Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the physician and going through a number of laboratory tests, it was decided that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and therefore was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol therapy. At this time, the physician made it a point to review the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel. The physician then told Samuel that it was decided that he was clinically depressed and in need of therapy for this medical issue.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Fortify His Body by Eating Nutritious Foods, Drinking Distilled Water, Going to the Gym, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, and Taking Vitamins

Due to his enthusiasm for following through with the treatment therapy, after seven weeks of residential treatment, Samuel was ready to begin therapy on an outpatient basis. At this point, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began fortifying his body by drinking distilled water, eating nutritious foods, taking vitamins and minerals, working out, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Samuel also tackled his spiritual side of life by joining the local Episcopalian church and participating in regular services.

After roughly four weeks of outpatient treatment during which time he never experienced a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead started going five times per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he sought after, and they served as a faithful reminder of the destructive consequences that are associated with abusive and hazardous drinking.

After going to AA meetings just about seven-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Sandra, a young lady he met at church. It simply amazed Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive drinking under control. In actual fact it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his careless drinking. Life was now enjoyable and loaded with potential that he could have never longed for or achieved when he was involved in excessive and careless drinking less than a year ago.

A Success Story That is Evidence of the Importance of Alcohol Therapy and the Power of Positive Change

Samuel’s success story is a statement of the relevance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound lofty self concept and drive for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually appreciative that he made up his mind to do something constructive about his hazardous and careless drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his addiction. The result: he is involved in a caring relationship, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, his life now has a positive direction, and he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself deteriorate under the control of his alcohol dependency.