What Can I Do To Get My Husband To Stop Drinking
Well I have been married to this man for 24 years and we have two children (adults). While I have voiced my concern over his drinking and he says he knows …
I am a Mental Health Counselor who is licensed in both New York (LMHC) and North Carolina (LCMHC). I have been working in the Mental Health field since 2015. I have worked in a residential setting, an outpatient program and an inpatient addictions program. I began working in Long Island, NY and then in Guelph, Ontario after moving to Canada. I have since settled in North Carolina. I have experience working with various stages of addiction, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, stages of life concerns and relationship concerns.
I tend to use a person-centered approach which simply means that I meet you where you are and work collaboratively to help you identify and work towards accomplishing goals. I will often pull from CBT when appropriate. I do encourage use of mindfulness and meditation and practice these skills in my own life. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
I recognize that reaching out for help is hard and commend you for taking the first step. We have professionals available who would be happy to help you move closer to reaching your goals related to your drinking concerns. You may reach these professionals by calling 877-322-2694.
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Jan 17, 2014
we have the same problem
by: Anonymous
You are not alone. I have been married 19 years and understand the weekends and honey do list being ignored and replaced by alcohol recently. I just started understanding the disease the last few years and after being promised it wouldn’t be this way again when he fell…it is again. It now affects me healthwise so I feel I should save myself and give him a year to get help on own. I love him too and it’ll be a hard decision..but maybe the one that saves him.
May 20, 2013
I know just how you feel
by: Anonymous
I have been married to an alcoholic for over 40 yrs. It has been a long road and the best you can do is just live with it. Try to get along with him the best way you can. As long as he does not abuse you just stick to it and pray alot!