Author Information
Alan Butterworth
Member since 29th August 2008
Occupation: Estate Agent I am a 53 year old Estate Agent in Margate South frica. Survived Alcoholism and Depression and now live life to the full.Full story of my recovery is on my blog at http://alcoholism-alifesentence.blogspot.com
Feel free to Email me at alanbutterworth@telkomsa.net
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31st October 2008
As you proceed along your journey of recovering from and surviving Alcoholism and in many cases it's best mate, Depression I thought I would throw in a few tips to help you along. The Anxiety of Alcoholism and the Addiction of your favourite poisons can t...
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31st October 2008
Anybody who has been involved in the world of Alcoholism and Depression, be they the sufferer themselves or close family and friends are well aware of the term "Tough Love". The Anxiety of using it can outweigh the emotional rollercoaster it inevitably ...
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31st October 2008
A Psychiatrist is the best place to start
Sounds logical. Doesn't it? Unfortunately my friends not so straightforward. A Psychiatrist would seem the right place to start. But is it? Symptoms of depression anxiety and a call me when you sober attitude cou...
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31st October 2008
There comes a time when it is time to see a Professional. Be it a Doctor,Counsellor,Social Worker,Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. The Anxiety of telling it like it is and your ongoing Addiction of the mind and body will, more than likely mean you will l...
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31st October 2008
There he is. Passed out on the couch and oblivious to the world. Drunkenly content in his self-made bubble of misery and confusion. Addiction of the mind and body has all but destroyed him. The Anxiety of the loved ones increase by the day.
Recognise th...
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31st October 2008
When we start to feel bad we would love to see a definitive guide to how bad we actually are. The Anxiety of your loved ones increases by the day. You obviously are the last person to know. All around you, family,friends,colleagues and loved ones know y...
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31st October 2008
We might live in 2008 but the stigma attached to Addiction and Alcoholism and Depression is still very much alive. Addiction of Alcohol is not new but the consequences still have to be dealt with. The anxiety of the afterlife post-treatment is a reality...
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31st October 2008
Treatment of the 'Big 4' is an important and crucial part of the recovery journey. Basically No Treatment, No Recovery. In My Sobriety and with alcoholic tendencies I know the right treatment is key. For instance ECT for Depression worked for me. Once t...
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05th September 2008
I FOUND HARRY
" On the 10thof April 1942 a massive bombing force of 254 British planes took off from various bases in the south and east of England destined for the German city of Essen in the heavily defended industrial Ruhr Valley. Just anothe...
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05th September 2008
Life Sentence
(Staying sober- it can drive you to drink)
"Google" the word Alcoholism and you will get 25,400,000 search results. Stop anybody in the street and ask them what they associate with th...
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05th September 2008
Unhappy hour
How much abuse can your body take? One man's journey to the depths of alcohol addiction, and what it took for him to overcome it.
Friday, 17 march 2000. D-day and the sun was shining in Margate. My bedside clock said 5.15am and I was ...
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05th September 2008
It was almost a perfect summers day in Margate but my time of reckoning was here. It would soon be time to set off on the journey to Entabeni Hospital in Durban . As I ran my Estate Agency from home I plonked myself at my desk in the office, closed my ...
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