Alan Butterworth

Property for Sale in South Africa - Kwazulu Natal South Coast

South African Real Estate offers great value in a depressed world economy. South African Property allows you to pay with stronger overseas currencies and get returns on your investments that are extremely attractive. My beat is the Kwazulu Natal South... Read >

10 Things I Hate about Alcoholism and Depression

My own Drug and Alcohol Abuse took me into the world of Depression and Alcohol withdrawal symptoms and treatment. Something I cannot recommend. The phrases 'Dead Man Walking' and 'At the End of the Road' come to mind. Just looking at my Blog's photos sho... Read >

DO's and DONT's of Surviving Alcoholism and Depression-The Anxiety of Addiction lingers

As you proceed along your journey of recovering from and surviving Alcoholism and in many cases it's best mate, Depression I thought I would throw in a few tips to help you along. The Anxiety of Alcoholism and the Addiction of your favourite poisons can t... Read >

Tough Love-A Solution or a Problem? Addiction and Anxiety need a special action

Anybody who has been involved in the world of Alcoholism and Depression, be they the sufferer themselves or close family and friends are well aware of the term "Tough Love". The Anxiety of using it can outweigh the emotional rollercoaster it inevitably ... Read >

Getting the Right Help-Big Time Important."Call me when you Sober"

A Psychiatrist is the best place to start Sounds logical. Doesn't it? Unfortunately my friends not so straightforward. A Psychiatrist would seem the right place to start. But is it? Symptoms of depression anxiety and a call me when you sober attitude cou... Read >

They are Mind Doctors,not Mind Readers-Help them help you.

There comes a time when it is time to see a Professional. Be it a Doctor,Counsellor,Social Worker,Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. The Anxiety of telling it like it is and your ongoing Addiction of the mind and body will, more than likely mean you will l... Read >

Oh So Clever Tricks of the Alcoholic-Anxiety of the next drink can drive you crazy

There he is. Passed out on the couch and oblivious to the world. Drunkenly content in his self-made bubble of misery and confusion. Addiction of the mind and body has all but destroyed him. The Anxiety of the loved ones increase by the day. Recognise th... Read >

My 1 to 10 Scale of Misery for Alcoholism and Depression-Addiction of the Bottle and Depression mean

When we start to feel bad we would love to see a definitive guide to how bad we actually are. The Anxiety of your loved ones increases by the day. You obviously are the last person to know. All around you, family,friends,colleagues and loved ones know y... Read >

So You Are An Alcoholic-To Come Out of the Closet or Not? Anxiety of your Past might prevent you

We might live in 2008 but the stigma attached to Addiction and Alcoholism and Depression is still very much alive. Addiction of Alcohol is not new but the consequences still have to be dealt with. The anxiety of the afterlife post-treatment is a reality... Read >

Alcoholism, Depression, Anxiety and Addiction-Conventional or Alternative Treatment?In My Sobreity I

Treatment of the 'Big 4' is an important and crucial part of the recovery journey. Basically No Treatment, No Recovery. In My Sobriety and with alcoholic tendencies I know the right treatment is key. For instance ECT for Depression worked for me. Once t... Read >

I Found Harry

I FOUND HARRY " On the 10thof April 1942 a massive bombing force of 254 British planes took off from various bases in the south and east of England destined for the German city of Essen in the heavily defended industrial Ruhr Valley. Just anothe... Read >

Staying Sober Can Drive You To Drink

Life Sentence (Staying sober- it can drive you to drink) "Google" the word Alcoholism and you will get 25,400,000 search results. Stop anybody in the street and ask them what they associate with th... Read >

Unhappy Hour- My Recovery from Alcoholism

Unhappy hour How much abuse can your body take? One man's journey to the depths of alcohol addiction, and what it took for him to overcome it. Friday, 17 march 2000. D-day and the sun was shining in Margate. My bedside clock said 5.15am and I was ... Read >