Why do you keep ignoring advice to get some professional help?
As LH19 said, some of the stuff going on here (such as you wanting to “confront the prick”) is way above our pay grade.
Are you getting professional help?
If not, what’s the worst thing that could happen? You go and see someone, decide you don’t like them, and find someone else.
It’s really important that while all of these things are surmountable, you can’t do it without help.
I am seeing a counsellor currently every 2 weeks and working through issues.
Originally Posted by CWarrior
Hi Galaga,
Most a people don’t the willpower every day to make permanent change—that’s why they remain stuck in their groove (e.g., alcohol abuse) despite occasional good periods. With diet, when people are ready to change they seek exercise groups, running partners, teams, coaches etc. to direct and keep them going. What outside resources are you leveraging to stop alcohol abuse? AA is popular. You’ll be assigned a mentor you can call when those days hit instead of pulling out a bottle. 12.75% suffer from alcohol abuse. Your family already knows. There’s no shame in seeking help.
You already said it—this is why she wanted out. Is that a prompt for long-term change?
It was one of the reasons she has used and yes I am in support groups and dealing with the underlying issues. Coping a lot better and long-term change is my goal for my own health and sanity.
