Fae's story

Please note that Fae is not this person’s real name. They have been given an alternate name to protect their identity

Female (Fae), Aged 45

Treatment time - 6 months

Substance - Alcohol

Start of Treatment

Fae would drink 15 units (2.5 pints), 26 days out of 28 in a month.

Fae reportedly had poor mental health, prescribe medication that she rarely took, hardly left the house due to high anxiety and often could not see her children as Fae did not feel she was in a suitable mental state to see them.

Often, Fae would skip meals and occasionally skip eating for a whole day. Sleep was broken and poor, often not getting more than 2 hours at a given time

After Treatment

Fae has changed to no more than 8 units (84ml), 19 days out of 28. Practicing controlled drinking in line with her treatment goals

Fae’s feedback

“Thank you Nash, it’s been so much easier with you coming to mine, I’ve got a lot more from it this time”

Physical Health

Fae is eating full meals more often and is building routines with this.
Sleep has greatly improved, leading to x feeling less tired.

Mental Health

Stable on Mirtazapine and is getting this regularly. Fae no longer forgets to order the repeats meaning she no longer goes without. Her mood has stabilised through this which made her daily life easier to manage.

Her Relationships / Social network

Fae has completed a home swap and is much happier with her new property. She is getting on better with her partner and is seeing her younger children much more regularly.
Fae has a better relationship with her in-laws and has introduced her partner to a wider family.
Budgeting has improved and x is no longer short of funds for household essentials, like food, and has payment plans in place for all previously accrued debts.

Employment

Currently N/A

We are very proud of your efforts Fae, keep up the good work!