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Life long battle with alcohol addiction

Posted By Braveheart

"Life long battle with alcohol addiction"

About: Alcohol and Drug Counselling - Caboolture (Lives Lived Well)

(as the patient),

I have had a long term battle with alcohol. Up until 8 years ago I was a functioning alcoholic but age, illness and stress have changed that. Over the past 4 years, I have received inpatient treatment twice, numerous professionals and hospital admissions. I was referred to Lives Lived Well by my GP. Due to covid, it started out as zoom calls but on their recommendation, I went to see a counsellor face to face. It hasn't been easy but I have found these sessions to be very informative and educational more so than anything else I have tried. It is a firm but fair approach and has just clicked with me. I am by no means out of the woods as I navigate a plethora of emotions and comments from friends, family and strangers.

I am able to cope better due to the strategies suggested to me by the counsellor. I would highly recommend this organisation for anyone struggling and thinking all treatments are the same. I believe you have to persist in order to achieve a result that you are happy with.

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Response from Gerard Moloney, Lives Lived Well 3 years ago
Gerard Moloney
Lives Lived Well

Submitted on 18/01/2021 at 4:41 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:51 PM

Hello Braveheart,

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your "long term battle with alcohol" and the impact it has had for you in recent years.

Thank you, too, for acknowledging the services that Lives Lived Well provides especially the one on one counselling that you have "clicked with" even though it has not been an easy path. Having the courage to persist is such a key ingredient to change as is finding the right remedy that works for you. It is great you have been able to connect to both at Lives Lived Well.

It is good to hear that the strategies suggested to you by the counsellor have made a difference for you and enabled you to cope in a better way. I will pass on your comments to the Caboolture Team.

Lives Lived Well appreciates your recommendation of our services to others.

I wish you all the best in the days ahead as you "navigate the plethora of emotions and comments from friends, family and strangers".

Kind regards,

Gerard

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