A Young Man Hits Rock Bottom, Overcomes His Depression, Gets Alcohol Therapy for His Abusive and Excessive Drinking, and Increases His Self Image

Samuel was a forty-six-year-old graphic designer who was fed up with feeling depressed everyday of his life and tired of his hazardous and careless drinking behavior. Stated briefly, he was tired of going through broken relationship after broken relationship due to his abusive drinking, he missed his old motivation for doing various things he enjoyed, he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a valueless habit, he hated the hangovers he went through on a recurring basis, and he was sick of feeling lackluster every morning.

Additionally he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was disgusted with how physically unfit he was, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DWI, he was bored with his drinking friends, and he was aggravated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at his place of employment.

In addition to the obvious alcohol-related health issues he was experiencing, perhaps the most troublesome part of his drinking routine was the untrustworthy and conniving person he had turned into. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been deceitful about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been less than honest with himself about the “positive” consequences of drinking. What is more, he justified guzzling four or five drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing one or two drinks as soon as he got up so that he could manage the “anxiety” at his place of employment.

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

Without a doubt Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse effects of his depression and his careless and excessive drinking and finally made up his mind that something major had to change in his life. So he made up his mind that he would refrain from drinking, start exercising, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, get professional counseling, develop a new circle of friends, and involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies.

In brief, Samuel got to the point in his life during which he comprehended that he hit the bottom of the barrel in his life and was now prepared to start the slow path that leads to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel initiated his “plan” was by asking for a transfer at his workplace. When his request was approved, he moved 1,000 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this without a doubt made making new buddies and detaching himself from his old buddies much simpler. Then he visited with a physician in his new city and made an appointment for a complete physical and psychological examination.

Samuel Meets With a Healthcare Practitioner About His Heavy and Hazardous Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the healthcare professional and taking a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the transition from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and therefore was in need of alcohol detox and alcohol treatment. At this time, the healthcare practitioner made it a point to review the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel.

The physician then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of counseling for this medical issue.

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Build Up His Body by Drinking Distilled Water, Exercising, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Taking Vitamins, and Eating Healthy Foods

Due to his willingness to follow through with the treatment program, after five weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to start rehab on an outpatient basis. At this point, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began building up his body by living an alcohol-free way of life, taking vitamins, going to the gym, drinking distilled water, and eating healthy foods.

Samuel also attended to his spiritual side of life by joining the local Anabaptist church and going to regular services.

After roughly eight months of outpatient treatment during which time he never experienced an alcohol relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol rehab and instead started going five times every week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free style of life, they gave him the support he needed, and they served as a frequent reminder of the destructive consequences that are linked to abusive and hazardous drinking.

After going to AA meetings about three-and-a-half months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Betty, a young woman he met at church. It simply amazed Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his hazardous drinking under control. In truth it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his abusive and excessive drinking. Life was now wonderful and full of promise that he could have never hoped for or achieved when he was engaged in unhealthy and excessive drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Tribute to the Relevance of Alcohol Rehab and the Power of Positive Thinking

Samuel’s success story is a testimony of the relevance of alcohol rehab and the power of positive change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound self-respect and drive for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually grateful that he decided to do something constructive about his abusive drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcoholism. The result: he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, his life now has a positive direction, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself suffer under the control of his alcoholism, he likes his new job responsibilities, and he is involved in a wholesome relationship.

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