Addiction

A friend of mine, A family physician, says she is surprised at how many patients she sees suffering from depression and addiction. Many times they go together.

One of the topics Men in Balance offers is finding meaning in your life. For many people, as they get older and their children mature, they find themselves questioning the very purpose of life and turn to addictive behaviors that are not helpful. Indeed they can ruin relationships. 

I hope you will analyze your own behavior carefully and whether alcohol or drugs is a problem. If so, get help. At a minimum, talk to your family doctor, or if it is more involved, get professional help. Too many divorces and family break-ups result from men (and women) who don't see the impact on others of their dysfunctional behavior.