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Alcoholics and Broken Promises

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:32:26 +0000

There are so many things that alcoholics do that frustrate us. Understanding why is half the battle, the other half is keeping our cool through broken promises and letdowns. Of all the challenges I’ve faced, learning how to not get angry when the problem drinker breaks plans we’ve made has been a real [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Being Kind to an Alcoholic

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:53:44 +0000

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What I’m suggesting may seem hard to grasp, but being kind to the person who is the alcoholic in your life is very important. Why would I say that? There are several reasons, but the main one is that it benefits your emotional well-being tremendously. If you follow my advice, you will [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

How to Not Respond to An Alcoholic

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:56:18 +0000

I thought I would never be able to stop responding to the troublesome things that the alcoholic in my life would direct toward me. I learned how to not respond by attending Al-anon meetings and through praying for help. I’ll never forget how hard it was to relinquish the old behavior patterns. They [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Experience Less Guilt Stop Saying Things You Don’t Mean

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:34:42 +0000

Here’s a huge key to obtaining serenity and having less guilt in your life. Stop saying things that you really do not mean to the alcoholic in your life. This is one of the most important keys to getting peace inside. Once you have control over your tongue, you will have control over your entire [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Overcoming Anxiety When Living With an Alcoholic

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:02:19 +0000

Millions suffer from anxiety because they are living with an alcoholic spouse, mother, father, brother, sister or teenager. This is by far one of the biggest subjects related to alcoholism that I can think of. Here are a few steps for overcoming this troubling emotion that affects us on a daily basis.

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Save Your Breath-Alcoholics Don’t Listen

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:14:05 +0000

Have you had the compulsion to badger the problem drinker in your life? I say; “save your breath.” The problem drinkers are in such a state of denial that your persuasive words will land on deaf ears. As you read on, I’m going to help you understand the defiant side of many addicts.

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Alcoholic Family Advice

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:04:04 +0000

I had been dealing with an alcoholic in the family for several years before I sought advice from a therapy group. Through attending hundreds of meetings, I learned many ways of handling myself in a self controlled manner. Below I have outlined a couple of things that will help you with the person in your [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Stop Arguing With an Alcoholic-Ways to end fighting

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:10:41 +0000

How can you stop arguing with a husband, wife, son, coworker, daughter or friend who is an alcoholic? It can seem impossible at times because there is constant turmoil and looming anxiety that surrounds the life of an alcohol addicted person.

This following statement is the solid foundation that needs to be built upon:

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