Thank you for having the courage to share such an intimate moment with your father Rhys. I'm sorry you're having such a challenging year but 'well done' for moving forward, one day at a time. There is so much alcoholism, anxiety and trauma in families everywhere but there's little comfort in knowing how that. I hear that there's some hope of losing all cravings for alcohol in some of the weight-loss medications that have come to the market. I know of two people who have found them life-changing in terms of their relationship with drink. Not suggesting that's right for you but sharing because it shows how treatment can change over time, and there's always hope for new ways of approaching old problems. Never give up. It's great you have the support and love of your friends, family and your uncle Mark.
Dear Carmel. Mark here – thanks so much. You have shown the value of making these things public – I hadn't thought of the weight-loss drugs, but there is more than enough evidence to show that they also suppress the craving for alcohol. Cost is the issue, I guess. The NHS is prioritising people with a BMI over a certain (high) level and I'm not even private supliers will consider alcoholics suitable. Watch this space, I guess. Things are moving fast.
Depression, anxiety, alcoholism... All are so incredibly hard to live with, and I am so sorry to hear that Rhys has been in such a bad place. Sending much love to you both and hope Rhys finds a way through it all .
That’s so raw and powerful that I’m not sure what to do with it. Other than to salute you both and thank you for putting it into words. Words count x
Thank you for having the courage to share such an intimate moment with your father Rhys. I'm sorry you're having such a challenging year but 'well done' for moving forward, one day at a time. There is so much alcoholism, anxiety and trauma in families everywhere but there's little comfort in knowing how that. I hear that there's some hope of losing all cravings for alcohol in some of the weight-loss medications that have come to the market. I know of two people who have found them life-changing in terms of their relationship with drink. Not suggesting that's right for you but sharing because it shows how treatment can change over time, and there's always hope for new ways of approaching old problems. Never give up. It's great you have the support and love of your friends, family and your uncle Mark.
Dear Carmel. Mark here – thanks so much. You have shown the value of making these things public – I hadn't thought of the weight-loss drugs, but there is more than enough evidence to show that they also suppress the craving for alcohol. Cost is the issue, I guess. The NHS is prioritising people with a BMI over a certain (high) level and I'm not even private supliers will consider alcoholics suitable. Watch this space, I guess. Things are moving fast.
Depression, anxiety, alcoholism... All are so incredibly hard to live with, and I am so sorry to hear that Rhys has been in such a bad place. Sending much love to you both and hope Rhys finds a way through it all .
Mark here - many thanks, Kerry. xx