I have finally realized I need help...
So this forthcoming Monday I am entering rehab/counseling for my addiction to alcohol.
I hope that all of you support me, and If I offended anyone in chat whilst (thats a british thang), chatting, please forgive me.
I have reached rock bottom, or damn close, so its time for me to either give up, or try to change.
I chose change, as hard as the next weeks maybe I owe it to myself, and others who care about me to do this.
I cant do this alone, and Im not looking for sympathy, but if anyone wants to lend a happy thought to me (or 2) , please lemme know--
I would love your support (buzzrock@yahoo.com)
Its gonna be a battle, and Im not looking 4ward to it, but I cant keep on living the way I do.. (A case a beer a day !! )
anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that this is what im gonna be going through the next how ever many days/weeks..
So I'll leave it at that, I hope to talk to you all soon, without the so called Monkey on my Back.
God bless,
Timothy S. Cady
You know you will always have my support buzz... and you have made the most important and hardest step already by admitting that there is a problem and that you want to take control over it. You have a wonderful fianceé and family who will support you through this, and those of us here who have come to know and love you will also be there for you. Be strong!
Wow, that's a very candid and open post. Thanks for sharing this. I personally haven't had to deal with such a problem but know some folks close to me that have. It's a hard uphill battle, but well worth the climb in the end.
People never plan to have these things happen to them, but a crisis like this in your life will eventually prove to be a positive turning point, and you will surely emerge much stronger, wiser and with a fresh breath of life in you. When you beat this, and you most certainly will, your life will be yours again and not under something else's control. Best of luck to you.
Tim, hang in there we are behind you! Having the coiurage to begin this battle shows you have what it takes to follow through. Please let us know how you are doing.
I, too, will be here for you any way I can be. I survived an alcoholic father and ex-husband, and I know how much your family and you will celebrate when this is all behind you. Take it a day at a time, as they say. YOur artistic talent with the camera will hopefully provide some joy during this journey.
Man you are strong!
You can do it!
Let us know if there is something we can do for it. Your camera and love for photography will help you rediscover your self and see the world differrently.
Good luck!
I started questioning myself how far from this I am...
Good for you, Tim!
From now on, we want regular progress reports.
If you're doing well, you'll get lots of pats on the back.
If you're regressing, you'll have all of us pouncing on you!!!
Hopefully THAT thought alone will keep you on the straight and narrow.
I wish you all the best.
I am sad and happy for you at the same time. Sad you have a problem, but happy you realize you need to fix it. It takes a lot to tell us this and even more to take steps to correct it. That I am very proud of you for doing.
Many years ago after I divorced my first wife, I sunk real low and turned to alcohol. For about 2 years I was a person I didnt want to be. Then I had a life changing moment when I took a vacation by myself to Big Bend National park.
I sat here one evening and just watced the sunset and gave my life situation some serious thought.
This was one of the best things I ever did, as it made me realize there are more important things in life and I needed to take control and live life free and enjoy it.
I took my new bride to this same spot back in 2003 and this was where I told her I loved her for the first time. I have never been happier in my life.
You have many friends here who will help you, support you and praise you.
We all wish you the best of luck and if you ever need any advice or need to just talk, PM me and we can work through your problems to where one day you are just as happy as I am.
Keep Strong..Reconising you have a problem is a big step..Good idea migth be to change your name of Buzzrock..Seem it could be a bad influence..Leave all the old behind..Step into the new you..New name like NeverBuzz..Never give up.My Prayer with your family and you..Rock
This is why I am 'addicted" to DPC - it really can be a great, supportive community. It really uplifts me to see the support we can give and it is real I think.
Kylie that can bash you if you deserve it too...Not sure there a cure for your addiction...Maybe there is (keep snapping pic)..Amazed people on here are genally very surportive..Rock
Originally posted by Kylie:
This is why I am 'addicted" to DPC - it really can be a great, supportive community. It really uplifts me to see the support we can give and it is real I think.
Through your photos I can see you love life. That love will be one of the engines that power you. You will beat this with that force from within and from without given you by others. Then the power of your creative forces will shine even more. Looking forward to seeing that.
I am the child of a recovered alcoholic. I was 16 before he could realise his addiction, and he had already caused a lot of trouble for all of us.
Thank goodness you've admitted your problem. You can begin your married life and your life as a father (if that's the route you've chosen) free from alcoholism.
You've taken the first and hardest step in realizing you have a problem. Congrats to you on that! I wish you all the support in the world to get through this. (Now if I could only make my father realize the same thing that you have.)
Here's a little motivator for you...
Think of all that new glass you'll be able to purchase since you won't be blowing your money on a case of beer a day. :-)
I haven't been thru anything like this myself, nor has anyone close to me (though I wish one or two would), so I could be totally off base here. But, in my own observations, many people who are alcoholic tend to have what I consider addictive personalities. Many of them have cycled thru various addictions, beating one, only to switch to another. If this applies to you, I would urge you to throw yourself into your photography when you come out of rehab (or your work, or family time). Idle time, and no direction in life, will make it hard not to slip back. If it doesn't apply, then ignore my advice. Best of luck to you.
You sir are to be commended for recognizing the problem and taking the first and most difficult step. I do not know you personally, but should you ever need someone to chat with, or to seek solace and comfort from, please do not hesitate to call.
