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..

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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 catherine_ann: Will undergoing alcoholism treatment mean that I won’t be allowed to drink alcohol ever again?
I have been relying on alcohol lately, and I want to change that. I want to treat this alcoholism. I was just wondering if going through treatment would mean never having to drink anything alcoholic ever again in my life.

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Answer by nice_alivia
The goal of alcoholism treatments is to help the person go into abstinence. It’s advisable that you don’t consume any alcoholic drinks in a long span of time. This doesn’t mean that you can’t drink alcohol ever again, just that when you do so, you’ll be sure to do it in moderation. Excessive drinking will have you addicted again in no time, and you don’t want that. If you really want to be sober, work on it. It’s always a wonderful feeling when you’re experiencing bliss without alcohol messing with your brain.

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Question by Cindy: How do I convince my husband that I need inpatient rehab for alcoholism? He insists that it won’t help me.?
Because I tried outpatient rehab once and didn’t stick with it, he is positive that “rehab” of any sort would be a useless waste of money. I keep thinking of all the money I currently spend on wine…. This has been going on for three years, ever since I had gastric bypass and could no longer fulfill my food addiction. I apparently just replaced that addiction with the addiction to alcohol. ANY help would be appreciated!

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Answer by Nick
I’m not really sure about the difference between the two, but my dad used to be an alcoholic before he was told he wouldn’t make it past 39 if he kept drinking. He has to take liver pills now.

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Seems he likes to attack other people, what did they say about glass houses?

My friend recently “fell off the wagon.” Tonight we went out to dinner and I could smell the booze on his breath, and noticed the frequent trips to the men’s room. Since I’ve been very supportive of his sobriety over the past year, how do I tell him that I realize he’s drinking again and not to involve me unless he want’s my help? I feel like a fairweather friend and like I’m kicking him while he’s down. Like most questions, I probably already know this answer but I’m having trouble accepting it. Your experience is greatly appreciated.
He had been attending regular, weekly AA meetings and was in rehab for 28 days in early Spring. Thanks for the advice.