I go to Al-anon two to three meetings a week I even facilitated meetings. My husband doctors never shared the impact drinking had on his kidneys, heart or mobility. The health professionals come to the house to work with him they have to step over the bottles and yet they do not mention anything about the damage he is causing to his body. What is wrong with this picture?
I am shocked!
Are you able to be frank with them and say "he's drinking this much alcohol, how much of a problem would you say that is, and what would you advise me to do about it?"
"Why is it no medical person addresses the acholoh that has played a major role in why my spouse spent about 10 days in the hospital and was returned to the hospital for another about 10 days. Now there are health persons coming to the home and they witness empty bottles sitting in the bedroom and they act as if they are invisible."
Morven's husband is 71 and has a range of issues including anxiety and depression.
Not trying to be rude, you should be mad at your husband. Not the doctor or anyone else for that matter.
Please forgive me if I’m mistaken but I’ve heard the “you didn’t cause it, you can’t cure it... “ saying often attributed to Al-anon members.
Have you asked his primary doctor for assistance in determining if your husband has an alcohol problem and for suggestions to treat if a problem exists? What does your alanon group suggest?