A Young Man Hits Rock Bottom, Conquers His Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehabilitation for His Heavy Drinking, and Augments His Self Esteem

Samuel was a thirty-year-old travel agent who was fed up with feeling depressed everyday of his life and fed up with his unhealthy and abusive drinking behavior. Simply put, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he was angry with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a valueless habit, he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship because of his irresponsible drinking, he missed his old drive for doing various things he enjoyed, and he hated the hangovers he went through on a regular basis.

In addition he was bored with his drinking friends, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DUI, 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 fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees.

Besides the obvious alcohol-related health problems he was experiencing, in all probability the worst part of his drinking behavior was the undependable and devious individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been less than honest about his drinking behavior to his family, friends and relatives and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “positive” outcomes of drinking. What is more, he justified gulping four or five drinks before going to social events and he also rationalized needing a few drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could deal with the “tension” at his job.

His Depression and His Abusive and Excessive Drinking Lead to Important Life Changes

Undoubtedly Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative outcomes of his depression and his careless drinking and finally made up his mind that something significant had to change in his life. So he decided that he would abstain from drinking, start exercising, develop a new circle of friends, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, and get professional counseling.

Stated briefly, Samuel got to a special time in his life during which he realized that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to commence the slow and gradual road to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” into action was by asking for a transfer at work. When his request was granted, he moved 900 miles away to a new part of the U.S.. If nothing else, this definitely made making new friends and pals and separating himself from his old buddies much easier. Then he contacted a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a thorough physical exam.

Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Irresponsible and Excessive Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the doctor and taking a number of laboratory tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to alcoholism and therefore was in need of alcohol treatment and alcohol detoxification. At this time, the physician made it a point to review the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about alcohol long term effects with Samuel.

The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was concluded that he was clinically depressed and in need of therapy for this medical problem.

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

Due to his readiness to follow through with the treatment therapy, after eleven weeks of inpatient rehabilitation, Samuel was ready to begin rehab on an outpatient basis. At this point in time, he began working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by taking vitamins and minerals, working out, eating nutritious foods, drinking distilled water, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Samuel also dealt with his spiritual life by joining the local Baptist church and attending regular services.

After about eight months of outpatient rehab during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel stopped going to alcohol rehab and instead started going four times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free way of life, they gave him the support he wanted, and they served as a frequent reminder of the destructive results that are linked to hazardous and excessive drinking.

After going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings just about nine months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Michelle, a young woman he met at church. It clearly surprised Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his careless and 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 careless and abusive drinking. Life was now pleasant and full of potential that he could have never hoped for or attained when he was involved in unhealthy and excessive drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is Evidence of the Relevance of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Change

Samuel’s success story is a testament to the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of change. As Samuel thought about his newfound positive self image 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 unhealthy and abusive drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol dependency. The result: he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself stay under the control of his alcohol dependency, he is involved in a wholesome relationship, his life now has a positive direction, and he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life.

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