Looking after your mental health through alcohol addiction recovery
Content warning: mentions of suicide
Trude and Diane are both recovering alcoholics who have been sober for nine years, and share with us different ways they’ve protected their mental health through this difficult process.
In this video, Trude and Diane talk about when they noticed life needed to change for the better. They open up about how they protected themselves when starting their recovery, which services they turned to for help, and the type of support they leaned on to get them through.
Trude and Diane are now nine years sober and offer practical advice on things that helped them navigate a difficult time in their life.
If you recognise some of what Trude and Diane experienced in yourself, know you’re not alone. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for support and someone who will listen.
If you would like more support and information on this topic, these organisations can also help, whether you're struggling with alcohol addiction, or supporting someone who is:
This organisation provides support for individuals who have struggled with drinking through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
Advice, information, support as well as helpful tools regarding all things to do with alcohol. Website includes areas to help manage drinking, assess if you are drinking too much , and also to support other people who may be struggling with alcohol use.
Friendly, confidential drugs advice including alcohol, with a 'Support Near Me' postcode search. Also contains information for texters seeking 3rd party advice on the website.
3rd party - Helping Others with Drug Addiction
A helpful web page for advice and information on helping others' manage their drug addiction and/or recovery.
Al-Anon for Family and Friends of Alcoholics
0800 0086 811 // 7 days a week
A service that helps family and friends recover from the effects of someone else's drinking through a 12-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.
