Loosing my dad to alcoholism.... help me motivate him to get in shape

[blueta2]

He is probably dealing with a deeper issue than alcoholism. Alcoholism is a symptom of more deep seated problems. Alcoholics find that alcohol fixes there problem and makes them feel all good inside but when you drink too much, too often and for too long of a time eventually alcohol will no longer work like it used to and that is when they hit bottom. Two choices are in the mind of a drunk at the bottom of his drinking days the easy road often taken drink themselves to death or B seek help. You cant make your dads choices for him. But I agree that you need to tell him you are concerned and scared to lose him and the fact that you are dealing with all this hurts you and is causing you depressed feelings, loss of sleep, whatever and if he would help himself that would make your life all that better.

In case you are wondering yes I have gone through the twelve steps and yes they do work if you work them and yes AA does have the answer and no you do not have to believe in god as I do not at all. It teaches you to see the world without all the insanity thinking we all have. Enouh said about that but I do know a thing or two about addictions. Kicked the habit of alcohol, pain killers and nicotine.

Good luck Man

Spoken like a true recovering addict! Great advise! And congrats on the recovery. That is HUGE!
Your Dad need to recover from his addiction b4 he can work on his outter self! Mind you, maybe getting him motivated to work out may spark more interest in his health!
How to get him motivated? Tough one, addicts can only get better when they are ready! Just keep telling him you love him and will be there when he is ready to change his life!

 

[CO B-man]

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