I need help my mum!?!
Question: My mum's an alchoholic and she smokes and I'm really worried about what its doing to her health (especially liver) please, I need some advise on how I can incourage my mum to stop drinking and smoking.
Answers: My mum's an alchoholic and she smokes and I'm really worried about what its doing to her health (especially liver) please, I need some advise on how I can incourage my mum to stop drinking and smoking.
my dad is an alcoholic too
he had liver problems and the doctors aid he had to stop drinking
oh but guess what
he carried on
i decided is hes willing to die for alcohol then he can
now obviously its a different thing with you mom
the best time to talk to her is obviously when shes sobre
just try to tell her how you feel
dont mention the word alcoholic though it will just send her into a state of denial most probably
just maybe ask her why shes been drinking a lot or say it upsets you and how much it hurts you to see her drink
if she really does love you
she will stop
with smoking she really can only give up if she wants to
explain to her if she carrys on she wont be here much longer
ask her does she want to die early
without watching you live your life
etc etc
i do feel your pain though really
just stay strong
There are heaps of websites and help lines you can go to - they will help you find out ways to encourage your mum to stop smoking and help her alcoholism. Most help lines are anonymous and free. I know this seems obvious but try googling helpline + smoking or alcoholism and they will have info on it. They may even be able to send out free packages with lots of info, sources etc.
I really hope your mum quits smoking and drinking, and good luck :)
I know a girl who had the same problem with her mum.
Her mum now has permanent liver damage and has to take medication everyday or she will die.
She resorted to leaving and moving in with her boyfriend to make her mum realise how much it was affecting her.
This isn't going to be easy as alcoholics and smokers are always in denial and support what they do with lots of excuses.
Try a serious talk, sit her down, switch off the TV, cry if you need to, above all show her your feelings.
If this doesn't work, ask the rest of your family for support. Good luck
AA has a family support group, I think they're called Al-anon. And talk to your family doctor if you can.
I'm sure we're all out here wishing you strength!
Antabuse is a sure fire way of stopping. as long as she is on that medication, there is no way she can drink. google it up, and you will get the info. you can make sure she takes her tablets. there are also implants done in certain places, for those who refuse to take medications.