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To: Suma who wrote (1484)	3/28/2010 1:07:52 PM
From: Carolyn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1564

Suma, I am so sorry to hear of this situation. So troubling and sad for all concerned. I have no experience with this, but have had with someone who is bipolar. None of this is easy.

To: Suma who wrote (1484)	3/28/2010 3:00:14 PM
From: Rarebird	Respond to of 1564

Suma, I'm sorry to hear this, but I have no experience with this either. I gave up all alcohol about 15 years ago because I was on a diet trying to lose 10-15 pounds and was having problems getting the last 5 pounds off, so my wife suggested that I give up drinking. I did and haven't had a sip of liquor since. When I did drink, I only drank on Saturday night and Sunday. I liked the high, of course, but I haven't missed it one bit since quitting. As for marijuana and hashish, I haven't touched that in 25 years. I gave that up with no effort. I just outgrew it after doing it almost every day for 16 years. It served its purpose at the time, but I don't miss that either The only thing that was difficult for me to give up was smoking cigarettes. But once I stopped 34 years ago, I never went back. Believe it or not, I still miss smoking a cigarette once in a blue moon, but would never be stupid enough to go back. I value my health and life. Natural highs are the best of all.

To: Suma who wrote (1484)	3/30/2010 1:53:35 PM
From: Cogito	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1564

>>This is a dreadful disease. She had not had a drink in two years and then all of a suddenly..................... Back to AA for her. Back to Al Anon for me and in the interim she is going back to a addict therapist.<< When you say "back to AA for her," are you saying that she hadn't been going to meetings before this binge? Whether that's the case or not, I would heartily endorse your going to Alanon. In my experience, it's the best help you will find for dealing with a loved one who has an alcohol problem.

To: Suma who wrote (1484)	5/13/2010 6:31:10 PM
From: SG	Respond to of 1564

As someone who has worked in mental health for a long time, I'm afraid Alanon is all I can suggest as a supportive community. I'm sure you're well aware of them at his point. SG

To: Suma who wrote (1484)	7/15/2010 6:10:28 PM
From: SG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1564

Happened to be scanning this thread. Has your sister ever been evaluated for depression or bipolar disorder? These are biological disorders often associated with that type of binge behavior. This is my daily job and I've seen hundreds of these folks over the years. Depression may have a variety of treatment options but if you're bipolar, you really need medication. SG

To: Suma who wrote (1484)	12/13/2010 12:58:47 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1564

I may have a different perspective on this than most. I lost my Dad at a young age and my brother in his early thirties in very similar circumstances. No one could have had more support than the brother who went through rehab several times and even moved back in with my mother. Somewhat like in your circumstance, as soon as no one was looking he would be getting smashed in a short period of time. He said all the right things and did everything that was asked but it was clear he was playing a deadly game of cat and mouse which he eventually lost. And by the end he was no longer deluded with the goal of 'having a good time.' He was more educated on the harm being done than anyone I knew. I was a binge drinker myself but had not become disabled by it. I continued even after his demise. So what is different about my perspective? I'm a loner, and about 18 years ago, I just made a decision to be clean and sober cold turkey. I've never gone to a program and my family was not supportive. They actually told me to fake it while at family events to save embarrassment for them. I was told just to fill my glass, then dump it in the sink when no one was looking, advise I rejected. I've lived a fairly reclusive life and have no desire left for the nasty stuff, support was never offered or apparently required in my case. I don't have advise but I do recognize how the decision to stop has to be a genuinely personal choice not one to make others happy.