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Drinking during the day
My father started drinking during the day regularly and while asking about the issue, he started crying and saying that u guys keep on blaming me evrytime and I don't do anything. We are not able to understand if he is currently having any stress/tension due to which this is happening and if so, how can we get rid of this ?
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He is dependent on alcohol. Patients may tell different reasons for their addiction. He needed de-addiction treatment and support of family.
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Hi u will have to take him to a clinical psychologist who will ascertain if he meets all criteria of addiction. Once it is established u will need to take him to a rehab Center where proper care will be taken for deaddiction. U can also take him to a psychiatrist who will prescribe medicines for addiction.
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Since how long has he been drinking? Are there any other signs such as low mood, hopelessness, disturbed sleep, disturbed appetite or any mood swings?. You must consult a Psychologist at the earliest as a detailed history and an interaction with him is important before we give you any treatment plan. Till then don't be too hard on him, stop any kind of negative talk and stop telling him to quit drinking as only you saying it can make things worse. Just be supportive and consult a professional as soon as possible
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Hey there!
Firstly understand his age as this situations directly indicates towards the insecurity , existential crisis precisely
Secondly , habits as you need to find out whether it’s discontinued habit or an open habit now
So do this much crux work and will get back to you .!
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Your father might be suffering from alcohol dependence syndrome with mood symptoms. Please take him to a psychiatrist/ clinical psychologist for Assessment & treatment for the needful. Book an appointment via practo if are in Hyderabad.
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Dr. Simoni Shah
Clinical Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
He is drinking out if distress and a feeling of not being understood .
Develop Empathy , Respect and active listening towards his words .
Empathy is to sitting in his place and understanding his feelings .
Active listening is listening without being mentally preoccupied with certain opinions towards him .
He also needs to work on his self development skills .
Behaviour therapy
Working on his self esteem
Building more self control .
You can always seek professional help .
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Make a chart to monitor his drinking.
chart should include-
event that triggered drinking,
amount consumed each time
time gap between two drinks .
This will help to understand his craving pathway .
Also develop Empathy , Active listening and seek counseling.
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Engage him in his hobbies , reading self educating books , exercise .
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Ms. Sakshi J Danwwar
Counselling Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
It seems that your father is going through major stress and some strong difficult emotions. Try to make him comfortable & create an ambience where he can talk freely about his thoughts n emotions and if he is not comfortable talking to any family member then he can talk to any professional Psychologist in a confidential & non judgemental setup and seek support. It's really important for him to talk it out.
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Ms. Indratapa Das
Counselling Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please have your father begin therapy to help him figure out what he is going through. Going to therapy as a family would be more beneficial in this regard.
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Reach out to a Family Therapist in your area or online
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Have an open conversation with your father about his situation and what he is feeling, without interrupting him or judging him.
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