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Old 09-27-2012, 10:34 AM
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Titanic
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He's in early recovery, 2 months sober. Marital counseling is not effective and even contra-indicated in early recovery and during active alcoholism. There's a recent thread here about that very topic.

His number 1 priority must be Sobriety, working his program. Yes, he can be fatigued in early recovery. Being tired is a trigger to drink (HALT = Hungry Angry Lonely Tired), so resting is a good idea. Also, interacting with the family may be too much for him at this beginning of early recovery. Resting and sleeping may be a good way of coping for him right now.

Go to Al-Anon meetings - at least six. Work your program hard. Al-Anon suggests we not make any big decisions for the first 6-9 months of OUR recovery in Al-Anon. In the meantime, get your Plan B thought through.

Serenity to you.
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