A Young Gentleman Hits Rock Bottom, Prevails Over His Depression, Gets Alcohol Therapy for His Irresponsible and Hazardous Drinking, and Augments His Self Esteem

Samuel was a thirty-one-year-old photographer who was tired of feeling depressed on a daily basis and tired of his unhealthy and excessive drinking behavior. In a word, 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.

Moreover he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was irritated with the many times he failed an alcohol test at work, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related lawyer fees, he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his first DUI, and he was bored with his drinking buddies.

On top of the obvious alcohol-related health predicaments he was experiencing, probably the most troublesome part of his drinking behavior was the untrustworthy and devious individual he had turned into. In his heart of hearts he knew that he had been less than honest about his drinking behavior to his relatives, friends, and family and he also knew he had been less than truthful with himself about the “healthy” effects of drinking. Not only this but he justified gulping three or four drinks before going to social events and he also made excuses for needing a few drinks as soon as he got up so that he could cope with the “pressures” at work.

His Depression and His Excessive and Irresponsible Drinking Result in Significant Changes in His Life

Clearly Samuel was sick of putting up with the adverse effects of his depression and his excessive and hazardous drinking and finally determined that something important had to change in his life. So he decided that he would quit 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 short, Samuel got to a pivotal time in his life during which he understood that he hit the bottom of the barrel in his life and was now prepared to start the slow and gradual path that leads to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by requesting a transfer at his place of employment. When his request was granted, he moved 900 miles away to a new city. If nothing else, this absolutely made making new friends and disconnecting himself from his old pals much easier. Then he contacted a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a complete exam.

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

After meeting with the doctor and taking a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had made the unfortunate change from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and as a result was in need of alcohol detoxification and alcohol rehabilitation. At this time, the doctor made it a point to discuss the diverse signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.

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

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

Due to his readiness to follow through with the rehab therapy, after six weeks of residential 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 building up his body by drinking distilled water, eating nutritious foods, taking vitamins and minerals, working out, and living an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Samuel also addressed his spiritual yearnings by joining the local Calvinist church and attending regular services.

After roughly three weeks of outpatient therapy during which time he never experienced a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol therapy and instead began going twice per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel continue his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he required, and they served as a unceasing reminder of the destructive outcomes that are related to unhealthy and excessive drinking.

After going to AA meetings approximately three months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Lisa, a young woman he met at church. It simply amazed Samuel how much more ready he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive and careless drinking under control. In point of fact it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his unhealthy drinking. Life was now pleasant and full of promise that he could have never wished for or made real when he was involved in excessive and careless drinking less than a year ago.

A Success Story That is Proof of the Significance of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Change

Samuel’s success story is a statement of the significance of alcohol rehabilitation and the power of positive thinking. As Samuel thought about his newfound positive self image and drive for involving himself in worthwhile, healthy activities, he was actually appreciative that he decided to do something productive about his careless and abusive drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol addiction. The result: his life now has a positive direction, he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is in command of his life rather than letting himself suffer under the control of his addiction, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, and he is involved in a wholesome relationship.