Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 16, 2006, at 23:13:12
In reply to my alcoholic son, posted by heart_broken on February 16, 2006, at 21:11:53
Dear Heart_broken,
I'm Dee, and I'm an alcoholic. I just wanted you to know who is responding.
5 months ago, I woke up in intensive care with IV's and an NG tube, and a catheter, and I don't remember what else. A month prior to that, my therapist had convinced me to look into AA. I tried it, but as they say, I just wasn't ready yet.
I don't think my parents yet know that I've had a problem with alcohol, or at least how much of one.
I lost big.
In any event, believing that your son is an alcoholic doesn't really help him. My therapist believed I was, but nothing happened until *I* believed it.
So, how should you help your son? I'm guessing that's why you are here. Honestly, I've never been in the position of trying to help a family member with such a problem. There is an organization that can help *YOU* though. You can find them here: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Some people go so far as to set up an intervention. Some ask if their relatives want help, and assist them in getting to AA, or a rehab.
After I almost died, and realized what a problem I really had, I went to AA. It's been working for me these past 5+ months, even though I am still dealing with other mental health issues, and have roommates that drink.
Your son is still young. If he wants some information on where to go, or numbers to call, please let me know.
Blessings,
--Dee
poster:deirdrehbrt
thread:610435
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