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ARghhhhh feeling a bit discouraged...
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 516932" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Oh wow, the power of denial. Having had quite a bit of counseling in my lifetime, I think it is interesting that anyone would think .... oh it is these other mental health issues and when those get FIXED then I wont have any use for my poor coping skills. WELL, sorry son. just identifying a problem does not make it go away quickly. Takes most of us a LONG LONG time. So even if his theory was right, it doesn't mean that he can drink, smoke etc. Too hard to work on the underlying problems when you are still doing behaviors that mask the problem. It's all just too interconnected.</p><p></p><p>Of course he has to figure that one out. I hope he stays where he is long enough to allow them to help him work through that. For me it was not chemicals but I have a friend who would never stop her control issues with food and she still to this day suffers constant depression and anxiety and drama. Nothing gets solved because she diverts the focus all the time. </p><p></p><p>Would be great if he was right, but ummmm.... I'm clearly not experienced or very knowledgeable in this area, and even to me, it seems highly unlikely. (and if it involves medications then it is even more unlikely he can have his problems solved while drinking)</p><p> </p><p> I like that IC... one day at a time for parents and family too. That is true for many things. It actually helped me take a deep breath. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 516932, member: 12886"] Oh wow, the power of denial. Having had quite a bit of counseling in my lifetime, I think it is interesting that anyone would think .... oh it is these other mental health issues and when those get FIXED then I wont have any use for my poor coping skills. WELL, sorry son. just identifying a problem does not make it go away quickly. Takes most of us a LONG LONG time. So even if his theory was right, it doesn't mean that he can drink, smoke etc. Too hard to work on the underlying problems when you are still doing behaviors that mask the problem. It's all just too interconnected. Of course he has to figure that one out. I hope he stays where he is long enough to allow them to help him work through that. For me it was not chemicals but I have a friend who would never stop her control issues with food and she still to this day suffers constant depression and anxiety and drama. Nothing gets solved because she diverts the focus all the time. Would be great if he was right, but ummmm.... I'm clearly not experienced or very knowledgeable in this area, and even to me, it seems highly unlikely. (and if it involves medications then it is even more unlikely he can have his problems solved while drinking) I like that IC... one day at a time for parents and family too. That is true for many things. It actually helped me take a deep breath. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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