Hello, my husband finally confessed that he has an alcohol problem. Drinks regularly during day. After work, sometimes when throwing out trash, or even going to a grocery store. Then sometimes at night too if I go to sleep early.
When he doesn’t drink he gets anxious and depressive (I assume that’s just the temporary state that would pass after a few weeks once he stops).
We’ve been experiencing a lot of stress lately, family and relationship issues. It was a constant rollercoaster. So I know where it all stems from. He admitted he wants to stop but won’t be able to on his own. I know he could benefit from a therapy but he doesn’t want to go for now.
Any self help books or other non-fiction (or fiction) that you think could help him get through the rough time he’s facing now when he’s going sober?
PS. In the past he read “Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life” by Gary John Bishop. I think the message in the book resonated with him but the blunt and confrontational tone didn’t. My husband has very low self esteem as is. So probably something succinct and easily digestible that doesn’t feel like an “assault” could work well.
by Conscious_Skill3617
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Stopping alcohol can cause with-drawl. He may want to discuss with a physician who can help with medicine to ease this process. Heavy alcohol with-drawl to my knowledge can cause serious issues and should not be minimized. The big book of AA is helpful to read. Al-anon is supportive for family. Consider some type of supervised outpatient/in patient recovery. Not a doctor. Don’t try to do this alone.