Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by : My father won’t talk to me because of my bipolar disorder. (Mixed episode AND withdrawl right now..)?
I am a 18 year old female with anorexia and bipolar disorder type 2. I am in treatment for both at an eating disorder and addictions out-patient facility.
I am currently in a “mixed episode” with my bipolar disorder where I am depressive and hypo-manic at the same time (which is the worst times for a bipolar person because you are very depressed and somewhat suicidal and also very full of energy, flooding ideas, and willpower all at once)

Additionally, I am having withdrawal from my Benzodiazepine medications so I can go on a new medication and I am very anxious and sick from the withdrawal.

Anyway, last night I was upset and crying at literally everything and my dad was with me and started freaking out, saying that he cannot handle being with me (which hurt because him and I are very close) because of my mood swings and my instability.
He started hitting and breaking things (like, the light switch) and heavily drinking alcohol. Now he has not spoken to me since. Its been an entire day and he has said like 2 things to me all day.

he said last night as well that he did not care about me anymore and is not taking me to treatment anymore because I am not worth it. And, he threw out and ripped up my medical documents for me to get tested for physical damage from my anorexia next week.

What should I do to make him talk to me and realize that it is not my fault? is it even worth it? should I not talk to him until he apologizes? I know that he won’t..

Best answer:

Answer by Stephanie F
That is sad. I would talk to him. Tell him how much you appreciate all his help and support and it is hard for both of you. You with the diseases and him as a father. You can’t imagine how hard it is for him. Tell him you would like to return to treatment as you really want to get better and become a better person. God created you for a special purpose. He wants us to forgive and not hold grudges. He Loves you and is always there for you, even when our own family isn’t. Humans in our lives will let us down a time or two in our lifetime, but God is constant. Forgive and pray and hug your dad.

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Question by aditi s: How will I find the right addiction treatment center for my cousin in Sayreville, New Jersey?
We’ve always been close and it never occurred to me that she might someday get addicted to alcohol. She was always the one who shied away from the “bad” stuff. Now she regrets having succumbed to the throes of alcoholism. She’s asking for my help in finding the right addiction treatment center for her. How will I do this?

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Answer by antoinette ne
You can use the links below to find addiction treatment centers for her. Inquire about their treatment programs and methods used before you choose one. However, it’s still advisable to make your cousin go to a doctor to get herself checked up. The doctor will at least get to assess her situation and tell her what will be best for her to do. I do hope that she gets treated soon. Good luck!

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Question by I_Make_Movies_for_HBO: Alcoholism is not a Disease, Am I Right or Am I Right?
I Am sick of people saying Alcoholism is a disease, Cancer is a Disease, Alcoholism is a choice! I just want peoples thoughts on this subject.

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Answer by no4play
It is a bad disease formed by habit.

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Question by mindrape: I’m working 7 days a week right now. How can I continue my alcoholism when work is interfering?

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Answer by Natalie M
Are you serious?

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Question by andre: Does the Republican religious Right care that their canidate’s Bo push alcoholism ?
Alcoholism the number one addiction in the world!
And promotes drunk driving.

Get us all Drunk Cindy!
McCindy owns a major beer Distribution company getting rich off of american alcoholics!

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Answer by Jason H
I heard Tobacco was the biggest addiction the other day…. So where’s your source on that one, and give me a source that proves Cindy is a Drunk….

Why don’t the Democrats denounce Obama’s cocaine use??

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