Dr. Joyce Mae Bailey, M.D.

That is a difficult question to answer and depends on many factors. But you can discuss her drinking with her and find out why she is drinking more often. If her drinking is interfering in her life in any way, such as inability to function well in any area, that would be a different matter, such as becoming intoxicated frequently, not performing her usual household functions, e.g. It getting dinner, keeping the house clean, etc. It does not signify the development of alcoholism necessarily, but one is always concerned when an individual escalates their drinking behavior.

No, not in terms of his drinking problem. Treat the drinking problem and then he may benefit from Yoga.

It sounds as though you have a problem with alcohol; consider seeing a counselor to discuss it and get some recommendations. You could also try some AA meetings and see if you relate to the members. Or try to go 90 days with no alcohol at all; if that is difficult, most likely you have a problem. Acceptance takes time; if there is a problem, get some education abut alcoholism and try the above recommendations.

G to Al-Anon meetings and get some educations and tools for how best to manage your own feelings and issues about this. You can suggest help for your husband but you can't make him do much of anything. He should talk to someone about the possibility of a problem and get some recommendations for help.

No. Antidepressants aren't addicting although you may become dependent on them at times, e.g. for helping one sleep. If there is no reason to stop them, then utilize them for sleep, but it would be a good idea to discuss it with your doctor so he/she can further assess the situation, dose., etc.

Best thing you can do is go to AlAnon meetings where you will get some education and learn how to manage your own feelings, etc. such as anger, guilt, Best thing you can do for your husband its suggest help, counselor, doctor but he may or may not be receptive to your advice.

That depends on the severity of addiction and risk of withdrawal. It does not necessarily require hospitalization but she form of alcoholism treatment will be needed such as an Intensive Outpatient Program. He needs to be assessed for what will be most effective for him, given his symptoms and severity of addiction. That would include the need for withdrawal management. He should not just stop drinking independently because there are risks with that.

First, talk to him about your concern and be specific, list examples of behavior that worries or concerns you. You may mention that he should talk about his drinking with a professional, such as an alcoholism counselor. Or ask him to go to to an AA meeting with you and see what he thinks (an open meeting). Do not be confrontive because that is likely to turn him off. Just discuss your concerns and be specific with examples and then advise him to get some type of assessment from a a professional.