How To Win Him Back

Samuel was a forty-eight-year-old travel agent who was tired of feeling depressed everyday and tired of his hazardous and excessive drinking behavior. Simply put, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a recurring basis, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he missed his old enthusiasm for doing various things he liked, he was tired of going through shattered relationship after shattered relationship due to his hazardous drinking, and he was annoyed with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a useless habit.

In addition he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was bothered by the many times he failed an alcohol test at his workplace, he was bored with his drinking friends, he was appalled with how out-of-shape he was, and he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his first DWI.

In addition to the perceptible alcohol-related health issues he was going through, in all probability the unhealthiest part of his drinking routine was the undependable and devious individual he had turned into. In his heart he realized that he had been lying about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “healthy” outcomes of drinking. What is more, he made excuses for guzzling four or five drinks before going to social events and he also justified needing two or three drinks the first thing in the morning so that he could manage the “stress” at his job.

His Depression and His Excessive and Heavy Drinking Lead to Major Changes in His Life

It was clear that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative consequences of his depression and his careless and excessive drinking and finally decided that something significant had to change in his life. So he made up his mind that he would abstain from drinking, get professional counseling, start exercising, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, develop a new circle of friends, and start focusing on becoming a more healthy person.

In a word, Samuel got to the point in his life during which he saw that he hit rock bottom and was now ready to start the slow road to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel initiated his “plan” was by requesting a transfer at his workplace. When his request was approved, he moved 400 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this positively made making new buddies and distancing himself from his old friends much easier. Then he went to see a healthcare practitioner in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive examination.

Samuel Meets With a Physician About His Hazardous Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the doctor and going through a number of lab tests, it was determined that Samuel had crossed the line from alcohol abuse to dependency on alcohol and therefore was in need of alcohol detox and alcohol treatment. At this time, the healthcare professional made it a point to review the various signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel.

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

Samuel Makes up His Mind to Revitalize His Body by Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Drinking Spring Water, Eating Nutritious Foods, Exercising, and Taking Vitamins

Due to his eagerness to follow through with the rehab therapy, after ten weeks of inpatient rehab, Samuel was ready to start treatment on an outpatient basis. At this point in time, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by taking vitamins, eating nutritious foods, exercising, living an alcohol-free way of life, and drinking distilled water.

Samuel also dealt with his spiritual life by joining the local Congregational church and attending regular services.

After nearly seven months of outpatient therapy during which time he never went through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol rehabilitation and instead began going three times per week to local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Going to these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free lifestyle, they gave him the support he wanted, and they served as a continual reminder of the destructive outcomes that are associated with unhealthy drinking.

After going to AA meetings nearly seven months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started dating Amanda, 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 hazardous and excessive 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 hazardous and excessive drinking. Life was now good and full of potential that he could have never yearned for or fulfilled when he was involved in hazardous and careless drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is a Tribute to the Importance of Alcohol Rehab and the Power of Change

Samuel’s success story is a statement of the importance of alcohol treatment and the power of change. As Samuel reflected on his newfound positive self image and drive for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually grateful that he decided to do something productive about his careless and excessive drinking rather than giving into his depression and into the lure of his 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.

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