What can he/we do?

[good girl]

I don't know how this works. I've been trying to get on but don't know how, so I'm trying this to see if it works.

My boyfriend is an alcoholic. He wants to stop because he gets very sick after drinking for several days in a row. He can't eat, can't sleep, heaves, eyes run, and is generally a mess. Right now he's gone through quite a bit of the above and is feeling a little better. He is able to keep some food down but is extremely tired and keeps sleeping, just getting up to eat a little and then right back to sleep. He can barely talk to me. His eyes are running, itchy, and getting stuck together which he says is really bothering him a lot. What can I do for him. I can't stand seeing him suffer so.

[dancelot]

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Hi, good girl -

Does he want to stop? He may want to get to a doctor if he is having serious withdrawal symptoms. Joining this forum would be useful, even just reading - there is a lot of information on meds, supplements, plus everyone's own sharing is helpful (we all understand).

I wish you both the best, much love to you.

[JackieClaire]

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Hi good-girl,

You sound very very caring, he's very lucky to have you.

I think his 1st call would be to see his doctor.

On the 1st page you'll find a section called 'Family Members Affected by Drinking'. This may be of help to you. It must be awful to feel as if you can't do anything.

But there is hope for both of you.

Wishing you all the luck in the world.

Love Jackie xxx

[Blue Sky]

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Tell him about this site and how concerned you are.

Don't think you can change him/ stop him. He will only stop if he wants to for himself. If you try to stop him he will most likely hide drinking from you.

He should be aware that stopping drinking cold turkey can be dangerous and result in fitting . If he has been drinking heavily for some time he really should see a doc as medicine is available to stop fitting. If he won't do that some people taper down the amount they are drinking gradually rather than stopping abruptly.

In the meantime get him to drink lots of water. Don't buy him booze, don't fetch him booze. Try not to drink around him. Make him take responsibility for his actions - don't cover up for him to friends and family. If he passes out on the sofa leave him there for the night...it really isn't fun to wake up hungover at 3am feeling cold and with a crinked neck! Don't let him drink and drive.

Good luck! Take care of yourself!:l

[greeneyes]

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Hi good girl and welcome to the forum. It speaks well of you that you made the effort to find it and post your concerns. You ARE a good girl.

I agree with all of the above. I don't really have any advice to add, just to commend you for helping him and offer support and understanding.

[Raven.joy]

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After months of procrastination and thought/regret I finally went AF because I could see the effect it was having on my wife.