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What If I Don’t Know if I Should Quit Drinking Alcohol?

What If I Don’t Know if I Should Quit Drinking Alcohol?

Do you believe you drink too much, but are unsure about whether or not you should quit drinking alcohol?

What If I Don't Know if I Should Quit Drinking Alcohol?

As much as family members and friends might want to believe that their loved one would like to stop drinking, sometimes they don’t. In other cases, they are unsure if they are ready to quit drinking. This is a common issue and one that is widely discussed in group meetings and amongst peers who discuss their history of addiction. If you are here, you might be in a position in which you are thinking to yourself “I don’t know if I want to quit drinking.” You should know that you are not alone. Many men and women, who are now in recovery, have been in a similar situation.

Perhaps you have thought about the idea of quitting alcohol for a while, but at the same time, the thought is daunting. You might wonder about how an alcohol-free life will be. What will your friends think? What will you do during your free time? What about social gatherings and events? There might be a point in which you say something like “Now is not the time.”, or “I will quit next month, after my vacation is over.” This a normal scenario and one that most people with an alcohol problem will face.

In reality, if you’ve thought about quitting drinking, there is very likely a reason for this. Now you need to get to a point in which you dive in and let your recovery unfold as it should. For some people to reach this point, it may take time. If you are thinking about quitting drinking, but don’t feel as if you have reached that point of “diving in and going for it”, consider these actions that may help you to get there.

Talk With Others Who Committed Themselves to Quitting Drinking

If you are comfortable in doing so, try to reach out to someone who quit alcohol. If you don’t know anyone personally, you might consider visiting a local support group like Alcoholics Anonymous. If this is not an option, you could speak with a counsellor. Many addiction counsellors have had first hand experience with addiction which is why they are so good at helping people. When you do talk with a person in recovery, ask them why they stopped. You might also ask them if they reached a point in which they knew they were ready to give alcohol up. Ideally, they will be able to give you some kind of advice and viewpoints that you have not yet considered. Even if their words were not convincing enough to realise it is time to quit drinking alcohol, it is a step in the right direction.

Give it A Try

Major changes in life might feel less overwhelming when they don’t feel permanent. If you feel unsure about quitting drinking, and the idea of doing so is so overwhelming that it is stopping you from helping yourself, try to take baby steps. For example, dedicate one weekend, or even one evening (if you drink alcohol everyday), to no alcohol. Pay attention to how you feel and what happens. If you can extend this time, try doing so. More than likely, you will realise it is not as overwhelming as you might have convinced yourself.

**It should be noted that if you have an addiction to alcohol, you should consult a doctor or alcohol rehab before you quit alcohol. This is because the withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous.

Try a New Hobby

When you decide to quit drinking, you might find that you have more free time. At first, you might be unsure about how you can fill this time up. For those who are in recovery, this can lead to a relapse without effective planning. Before you quit drinking alcohol, write down things you’ve always been interested in or curious about pursuing. At Siam Rehab, many of our clients have taken up the following hobbies:

  • Writing
  • Exercising
  • Weight lifting / Boxing
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Outreach help
  • Volunteering
  • Cooking and baking
  • Pottery making
  • Woodcarving
  • Painting
  • Video editing
  • Podcasting
  • Creating YouTube videos
  • + More

There are so many different things you can try. It does not matter what you want to do. The only thing that matters is that you are filling your newfound time with healthy activities.

Track Your Drinking

If you drink on a very regular basis, create a dedicated journal and write down every time you have a drink, what you drank, what happened, and how you felt the next day. This is a great way to observe what is going on, and also to truly understand the amount of alcohol you are consuming. You can also write down your feelings that arises when you reflected on this journal. Try this for a few weeks, read through your notes, and evaluate your relationship with alcohol.

Why Do You Want to Quit Drinking Alcohol?

This question is often the biggest motivation to quit drinking. Determining the answer to this will give you a clear reason to consider whenever you might feel tempted to drink. Your why could be anything, such as:

  • You have made too many mistakes
  • You are going to lose your relationship or family
  • You have lost your job
  • You want to be healthier
  • You don’t like the person you become when you drink

Whatever your answer might be, take time to examine it. Think about what your life would be like without alcohol. If this is the kind of life that you would like to have, then it may be time to make the steps in the right direction. For some that will begin with going to an inpatient rehab. If you are ready to quit drinking alcohol, and believe rehab is right for you, call Siam Rehab now.

The Benefits of Online Counselling

The Benefits of Online Counselling

Over the last few years, online counselling sessions for addiction have grown in popularity. Discover the benefits to see if it’s right for you.

The Benefits of Online Counselling

Online counselling for addiction is a wonderful method of treatment for almost any type of substance abuse. While some people will choose a regime of medication or medication and therapy, experts suggest that counselling, group and individual, as well as other behavioural therapies are the most effective methods of treatment. Although a majority of counselling will take place in a treatment facility or office, some patients will choose online counselling sessions.

In recent years, online counselling for addiction has gained a lot of popularity. In certain circumstances, it can be beneficial. Although traditional face to face addiction counselling sessions are an option that many patients utilise, online counselling acts as an alternative avenue for treatment.

Benefits of Online Addiction Counselling

Below are some of the benefits of online addiction counselling. It must be said that there is no single treatment that will be appropriate for everyone. If a treatment has not worked for you, it could be that online counselling will be more successful. In the event that online counselling or outpatient treatment is not effective, consider an inpatient rehab programme for addiction, such as Siam Rehab.

Immediate Access to Treatment

If you are going to an online rehab programme, you will have immediate access to various tools to help you with your recovery. Your online counselling sessions for addiction will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. Should you be using a service for your counselling, you may be able to access the sessions 24 hours a day. In either case, this access can benefit anyone who may need to get through a difficult time, and regular treatment is not an option.

Anonymity

Some people will have concerns about making their addiction public. Although there is no shame in suffering from an addiction, there are men and women who are simply not ready to let others know about what is going on. For them, online counselling might offer a sense of anonymity. There are various online counselling and group chat options that will let you participate without ever showing your face. This degree of anonymity, also experienced in online AA and NA groups can also take some of the fear away from getting treatment.

Offers Many Benefits

When anyone opts to attend online counselling for addiction, they will benefit from many of the same things that are available through face to face counselling sessions. Not only do these sessions focus on reducing or stopping substance abuse, they will also address:

  • Underlying issues
  • Family or relationship problems
  • Employment status
  • Legal problems
  • The content of a recovery plan
  • Goals and objectives
  • Behavioural patterns
  • Developing healthy habits
  • + More

The more sessions attended, and with the same counsellor, the more likely these issues and others can be discussed. More than likely, many of these issues are intertwined with their addiction.

Availability

For anyone who cannot leave their homes because of a disability, government lockdown (i.e. coronavirus), or other issues, online counselling is an ideal method of treatment. It is equally beneficial for those who may be in rural or remote areas and are unable to access a healthcare centre on a regular basis.

Flexibility

For those who may be managing a career, school, or a family, going to an inpatient rehab at this time may not be practical – even though it is the best method of treatment. Online counselling for addiction is flexible and a good alternative for those with a very limited schedule.

Teens and Online Counselling

According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, at least 35 percent of 12th graders have smoked marijuana within the last year. Another 6.8 percent abused Adderall and 4.8 % abused Vicodin. For concerned parents who believe their teen is abusing drugs, but perhaps is not addicted, online counselling may be beneficial. Most teens are more comfortable with the internet. These sessions may act as a place of security, anonymity, and comfort.

No Time Limit

There is no time limit as to how many sessions a person can attend. With online counselling for addiction, a person can attend the sessions as long as they need. Many people who have been to a rehab in Thailand, or elsewhere, will choose to use online counselling as a supplemental treatment method.

Conclusion

Online addiction counselling can be very beneficial to certain men, women, and teens. If the aforementioned benefits appeal to you, search for an online addiction counsellor. Or, you can reach out to Siam Rehab. We have created an innovative online rehab programme that includes individual counselling, daily group sessions, and more. All of this is online, done in the privacy of your own home, and offers an enormous amount of benefits. To learn more about Siam Rehab and our online counselling sessions and rehab programme. call us now.

How You Can Prevent a Relapse During the Coronavirus

How You Can Prevent a Relapse During the Coronavirus

The world has changed over the last few weeks. For those who are recovering from an addiction, coping with these changes may be difficult. Even if you have been confined to your home, there are things you can do to maintain your sobriety.

How You Can Prevent a Relapse During the Coronavirus

Over the last few weeks, the world has changed. Today, many countries, from Australia and New Zealand, to most of Europe, America, and Canada are living in the age of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This pandemic has forced people to define what is “normal” to them. Many are working from home, and avoiding any travel that is unnecessary. Schools have been cancelled, and so too have any events that are not essential. For those who are in recovery, adjusting to these abrupt lifestyle changes can be difficult. So much so, that their sobriety may be jeopardized. 

Many people are struggling with a certain amount of stress over the climate of the situation. If you are one of these people who may be finding it difficult to navigate life at this time of uncertainty, you are not alone. This situation will not last; however, for the moment, it is important you find a way to cope with it. 

As a Thailand rehab, we emphasize the importance of staying mentally healthy. In fact, it is just as important as staying physically healthy. If you have been confined to home, and struggling with your sobriety, let us help you understand how you may prevent a relapse during the Coronavirus.

Social Distancing

One of the trending terms right now is “social distancing”. Most likely you have seen and heard it on the news and the internet. Practicing social distancing is one of the ways the world might defeat and overcome the coronavirus. At this time, research is limited, but doctors do know the illness is very contagious. To prevent it’s rapid spread, it has been recommended that people stay at least six feet apart from one another. 

If you are currently in recovery, practicing social distancing may have a significant impact on your life. You may be unable to attend support meetings, hang out with a sober support group, or meet with your counsellor or therapist in person. When these activities are helping you to maintain your sobriety, and you no longer have access to them, you may find yourself in desperate need. 

Furthermore, mental health plays a crucial role in recovery. If you have been maintaining your sobriety for some time, you may have created a sound support system. Living in isolation might mean that you no longer have access to this support. You may find yourself facing your own thoughts in isolation. This limited social connection can lead to severe anxiety or depression. If it is not controlled, it can result in a relapse.

Using Technology to Prevent a Relapse During the Coronavirus

Right now, it is more important than ever to find alternative ways to maintain your sobriety. Thankfully, there is a wealth of technology that is helping people to stay connected. Although you might have to practice social distancing, the internet has the ability to bring people together. In places around the world, you can access online group meetings. Therapists and counsellors are continuing to offer one to one therapy sessions through video chat. Many rehabs, including Siam Rehab, are offering online support to alumni, as well as those who need it. The following are a few ways to find support and prevent a relapse during the coronavirus.

Seek and Attend an Online 12 Step Meeting

Most 12 step meetings are in person; however, there are online platforms that offer live 12 step meetings. In the Rooms, is one of the most popular sites and provides more than 130 live meetings every week. These meetings have a virtual group leader who will invite participants to discuss their thoughts and feelings. The Rooms offers both 12 step and non- 12 step meetings. 

If you are recovering from an alcohol addiction, the main Alcoholics Anonymous website offers an intergroup directory which lists virtual meetings. Many of these groups are available throughout the week and at different times.

Using Apps to Stay in Touch with Your Support System

Even if you are in isolation, you can use different applications to reach out to a support group, friend, or family member. Make it a part of your daily routine to contact people in your support network. Even though you cannot physically meet with them does not mean you cannot interact with them. A virtual conversation is better than no conversation at all.

Exercise More

Self care is important in your recovery, especially now. Take this time to get active. Even though most gyms are closed, you can access streaming fitness classes that are accessible at home. Even thirty minutes a day can occupy your time and improve your mood.

Addiction Support At Siam Rehab

Siam Rehab, a rehab in Thailand, is open to the community in need of rehab. Every precaution is being taken to keep clients safe. If you are in Thailand and struggling with an addiction or a relapse, call Siam Rehab now. 

What to Expect in the Counselling Process for a Mental Health Condition and Addiction

What to Expect in the Counselling Process for a Mental Health Condition and Addiction

Siam Rehab is one of the first rehab’s in the world to have created an online rehab programme for patients in need of help during the coronavirus.

The Benefits of an Online Rehab Programme for Addiction

In recent weeks, the world has been greatly affected by the coronavirus. Many people in need of help for an addiction have struggled to get it. As a rehab in Thailand, we have remained open. However, at this time, like many other countries, foreigners are not allowed into the Kingdom. This means that Siam Rehab is open and ready to help anyone in Thailand with an addiction. That being said, our team of staff remains concerned about the wellbeing of those in other countries who may not be able to access help. This concern has led to an innovative development of an online rehab for addiction. This programme has been carefully created by Siam Rehab and is aimed at helping those in early recovery, as well as those who are already in recovery.

Included in our online rehab programme for addiction is the following:

  • 3 individual sessions every week with a psychologist or addiction counsellor
  • Group counselling sessions every day (Monday – Friday)
  • Scheduled live educational groups conducted by an addiction counsellor followed by a Q&A
  • Access to an online support group of peers who are in a similar situation

The Benefits of Attending an Online Rehab for Addiction

Today, many medical practitioners have taken their practice online. This has made it easier for patients in need of medical care to access it, but without having to go to the hospitals. Doctors and psychologists around the world have voiced a great deal of concern for those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, but very limited in where they can go. The fact of the matter is that online medical care does work which is why we, at Siam Rehab, have developed one of the first online rehab programmes for addiction during the coronavirus.

Benefits of Participating in an Online Rehab for Addiction During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Immediate Access – Regardless of where you might be, and whether you have been placed in a lockdown situation, you can access our online rehab programme in just a few steps. There is no travel required and everything can be accessed in the comfort of your home.

Ideal for the Covid-19 Situation – At this time a number of countries have placed their citizens and residents on lockdown. Leaving their house for non-essentials is not allowed, and travelling to medical facilities is not recommended unless it is an emergency. For anyone who needs help with an addiction, an online rehab programme may be an ideal solution during the coronavirus.

Provides a Sense of Security – Overpowering feelings of stress, anxiety, and fear may be clouding the mind’s of people. For those struggling with an addiction, these feelings may be greatly exacerbated. Now is the time that an addict may need a sense of security and some level of stability. An online rehab for addiction can provide comfort, connection, and reassurance. The support can be tremendous and remind an addict they are not alone.

Reduces Boredom – Many people may be unsure about how to spend their time. Some, particularly those who may have had a routine, might feel helpless and bored. Boredom can be dangerous for anyone in recovery. By attending an online rehab for addiction, the sense of boredom can be greatly reduced. Every day, group sessions and online support can be accessed. Three days out of the week, counselling sessions are available. This is a great opportunity to explore feelings, discuss concerns, and occupy the mind.

Enables You to Set Goals – Online rehab can act as a precursor to an inpatient rehab programme. One might even consider it a type of “head start”. During this time, patients can identify goals they would like to reach and create a plant on how to get there.

Prepares You for Rehab – Many patients who participate in Siam Rehabs’ online programme will elect to come to our rehab in Thailand as soon as borders open. Not only does online rehab prepare patients for their inpatient stay, but they will have also had the chance to meet other peers and some of our staff.

In addition to our innovative online rehab programme, those who participate will be given priority admission to Siam Rehab’s inpatient programme as soon as the Thai borders reopen (and other countries open their borders as well). The fees for the online rehab may also be deducted from the primary care fees should you come to Siam Rehab.

Siam Rehab: A Leading Rehab in Thailand

If you are struggling with an addiction at the time of the coronavirus, and would like to get help, but are unsure about where you can go, please call Siam Rehab. We would be happy to discuss with you our innovative online rehab programme for addiction.