Hello! I decided to share my pain - I don't know if it will help me, but at least it will ease me a little (supposedly). My brother, whom I love very much, has a serious problem with alcohol. He is only 30 years old and is already waking up with the thought of the cup. In the morning he consumes beer instead of coffee, and the first glass of hard alcohol can be drunk before 12 noon. Accordingly, by the evening it is no longer adequate, and what is worse after drinking alcohol becomes extremely hot-tempered and rushes to fight. It's not uncommon for him to get my parents out of bed to scandalize them about "something" and even hit them lately. I do not live with them. I don't even live in the same town and that worries me even more. At least I used to be able to step in and throw it away (he was still listening to me), but now it's impossible for me. Therefore, to the concerns that he is ruining his life, those about my parents are added ... I have talked to him thousands of times - even when the problem was not so serious, ie. even when he was a teenager and occasionally made "white" under the influence of alcohol. I am 4 years younger than him, but he has always listened to what I have to say to him. It used to have some effect, but as I said, we no longer live together, and he has a wife who is supposed to help him (I doubt it is true in this regard). The problem is that talking doesn't help anymore. when I advise him to consult a doctor and try to heal, I already meet only rage and ridicule. Alcohol destroys him not only mentally, but also healthy - at 30 his liver is already totally and irreversibly damaged - but he doesn't care - he doesn't even try to take pills or treat himself. And when he doesn't want to help himself and what's worse, when he denies that he has a problem, I feel powerless to help ... I'm sick and I'm sad - I love him and my parents, not maybe I do nothing for one or the other ...
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This is one of the few stories in which I can not find the slightest comment that can serve as advice. :( I would only wish you ... PATIENCE !!! :) Good luck!
There is no cure for alcoholism. My father was an alcoholic - God forgive him. I lay in all sorts of clinics, 2 months ok, and then it started again. The harassment is for the relatives. Beatings, scandals, I've been through this, but it also tramped me for life.
I'm so sorry! Hopefully what I think will help you to some extent. Get his wife to give an ultimatum (if he cares about her). If there is a result he will share with you. If not, even though he is your brother, break away from him with your parents - he will either help or stop harassing you. I know you love him but it's on the horizon! I hope I help you!
Hi, I don't know what to tell you, but I've been trying for 6 years to make my friend stop drinking and it doesn't work. I read that incense is added to alcohol and its taste changes and so alcohol is given up, but I did not have the courage to try: 1. because I do not know if it is harmful to his health and 2. because if he finds out he will have serious problems :( I wish you success.
Hi, my brother is 32 and also an alcoholic. My parents and I have lost all hope. What have we not tried and it has no effect. We are in a complete impasse and we do not know who to turn to for help. Unfortunately, there is no adequate medical care for alcoholics in Bulgaria. I can only sympathize and understand you. Good luck...!
A close friend has been reaching for beer since opening his eyes. He drinks all day. I have known him for more than 3 years and for these 3 years I have seen him 5 times sober. He is 22 years old. He has a wide record. I just don't know ... and we all talk to him and he doesn't listen to anyone.