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09-05-2015, 07:41 PM | #10 | |||
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Hi PamelaJune,
Glad your husband has been seen by his GP. I have always found it exciting/hopeful when family members have made a commitment to face alcoholism, detox and commit to a treatment program. Sometimes, the same family member was making his/her 4th decision to follow through, and I still found their resolve exciting and hopeful. I feel it can sometimes (probably often) takes more than one attempt at detox and treatment. It seems there are often subsets of clients whom are not serious about detox and/or treatment and are sneaking in drugs and/or drinking when out on privileges, etc. This can feel discouraging to those with a serious commitment, as the various "games played" often also take from the program for those there meaning business. I hope your husband's healing, on all levels, will go well. I have been to many Alanon, Adult Children of Alcoholics and public AA meetings. As I have mentioned, many people in my family have suffered/do suffer from alcoholism. I have always found benefits to attending these meetings. I hope you will also benefit from the meetings you will be attending. Is the anxiety about going out alone a new anxiety? It's truly not "stupid," by the way. Maybe feels stupid to you though? I have watched a friend of mine become agoraphobic just since her husband has passed on. In her case, the anxiety was based on old issues, again resurfacing in her life. There is often a very good reason for these types of anxieties. Be ultra-kind to yourself (self-compassion) about this, about everything. You and your husband are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Offering support, Love and Prayers, DejaVu |
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