Originally Posted by
trailmix 
I'm glad you got out of bed yesterday. You can get in to kind of rut. Forcing yourself to do other things does help clear that fog and gives you a little peace of mind, which is helpful when you are sad. It helps to take a break from your thoughts when you can.
Yes, there is no more you could have done. I'm sure you had conversations about rehab and getting help, or even AA. People who don't want to quit are not interested in these things.
You might find these articles interesting to get a more in depth look at what addiction is:
Are you actually back working now or still have some time off?
I am working but very slow. I got him into rehab the first time, therapy after.... this time I got into outpatient. I said online therapy, online psychology...... nothing.
Insurance didn’t cover for detox and I would have paid... he kept saying no. I never wanted to be away from him. but I couldn’t be around his anger when he drank.
I will miss him forever and will forever have a hole in my stomach. I can’t see myself dating after this.