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Belongs to: Therapist Reacts to Dear Alcohol by Dax
I’m not much for music other than Rock and metal and some older country. So I have no idea who Dax is. That being said, I am an alcoholic and a still recovering drug addict. The way i see it, once an addict always an addict. Everyday is a battle.
His lyrics in this song have hit me hard.
. I made a self choice to battle my pill and meth addiction. And have been off them all for about 5 years now. Alcohol is a different story though. I’ll do good for a bit and then just one drink and it just takes me.
Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your story! First I want to congratulate you for being free from meth and pills for 5 years! That is an amazing achievement. I understand your frustration with your battle with alcohol. Sometimes we trade one addiction for another. Alcohol can be so tempting especially since it’s more socially acceptable. It’s very easy to tell ourselves “just one” and before we know it we’re out of control only to swear that the next day will be better. The cycle is strong and difficult to break. But you’ve proved that you are courageous and strong and willing to fight to break free! There is so much hope for you! You are worth the fight and the freedom from addiction! We are here to support you and we believe in you!
The idea of “once an addict, always an addict” makes a lot of sense when every day, including when on recovery, feels like a battle. It’s a constant fight, and it’s something that takes so much energy and focus from you. To stay away from the substances, while also dealing with the emotions and triggers that come with it. It feels at some point like being an addict is a complete identity, one that is hard to detatch yourself from, for it shapes a lot of your internal experiences in your daily life.
There is no doubt that you’ve been through so much and fought so hard to get to where you are now. Five years off pills and meth is a huge, HUGE accomplishment. I can only imagine the strength and determination it must have taken to make that choice and stick with it every day. I hear you about alcohol being a different beast though. Making progress and then have it slip away with just one drink can feel very discouraging. And somehow alcohol is so much more visible, so much more reachable on a daily basis. It’s hard to compose with this addiction when the world around you revolves a lot around alcohol already, as the temptation remains everywhere around you.
I hope however that you can take a moment to celebrate your efforts and the progress you’ve made over the years, especially as recognizing and cleebrating your growth is part of recovery. Staying off pills and meth for five years is a huge accomplishment. You’ve been proving to yourself that sobriety is not jst a distant dream, but a reality you can embrace in your very own life. Your strength and determination will keep on leading you forward, and I believe so very much in your ability to overcome the challenges with alcohol too. You will get there, my friend. You will reach your goals.
