sureyyathegodofthephonein
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Just looking through T.V. guide just wondering if your going to watch this programme on the stars family who have an Alcholic in there family a man who was a great footballer in this country
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Surviving Gazza
- Thread starter sureyyathegodofthephonein
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champion7
fast and furious
Great player ruined before he could make a bigger impact.
Nottseagull
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I'd have thought "Surviving Gaza" would be a more relevant topic.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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Read his book, was so depressed afterwards that I can't bear to watch him battling his illness on a documentary. So no, won't be watching. It's too sad. Good luck Paul, you deserve some peace mate.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Funnily enough, them fun-loving SCAMPS at the ol' Currant Bun were thinking along the same lines (ish)..
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Nottseagull
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Read his book, was so depressed afterwards that I can't bear to watch him battling his illness on a documentary. So no, won't be watching. It's too sad. Good luck Paul, you deserve some peace mate.
Why does he deserve some peace if he's the one who has caused all the misery? And don't give me that "alcoholism is a disease" crap - it's nothing more than a selfish, self-inflicted condition.
clapham_gull
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- Aug 20, 2003
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Well in his case at least it isn't. He seems to have had a number of mental health issues since a child.
maffew
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youre wrong IMO, if you watched that youd see hes got some bad issues and cant help hinself. really horrible viewing. Sherryl seemed to be almost enjoying/exploiting I thought, though his oldest kid seemed like a good lad
sad
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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Blimey, I sincerely hope you never suffer manic or clinical depression. It literally kills people.
Freddie Goodwin.
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It is easy to think it's all self inflicted but, sadly, chances are you will know somebody fairly close who will succumb to the demon drink and it's really not very nice for all concerned.
It's a hell of a battle to beat it but some do. It's a hell of a battle to be a supporting friend/familly in an often thankless task.
It's a hell of a battle to beat it but some do. It's a hell of a battle to be a supporting friend/familly in an often thankless task.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
I thought Sheryl came across as a person who cared greatly about her ex actually & was going through the painful process of finally putting the welfare of herself & her kids first. How the f*** she put up with all that shit from him for so long - God only knows. I found the programme interesting, but was reaching for the booze half way through (ironically). What a really sad state of affairs all round.
Nottseagull
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People here seem to think his alcoholism is caused by his mental illness, whereas vice versa is the reality. 25 years ago in my circle of friends there was a heavy-drinking guy with a cast-iron stomach who drank a pint of shorts (all mixed together; they like mixed in Mansfield!) that we had all bought for him on his 21st birthday. I still remember vividly how it was passed round the table so we could all sample a sip of the lethal concoction. He downed it in one go, and amazingly didn't throw up; it also took over half an hour for him to pass out. I have recently been told by two or three of these former drinking partners that he has gone "do-lally", as we say in these parts.
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Nottseagull
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I found the programme interesting, but was reaching for the booze half way through (ironically). What a really sad state of affairs all round.
There are people out there who can help you, TT
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
I think 'Gazza' has that many personal demons, I'd defy anybody to actually know how to start helping him quite honestly. Perhaps thereby lies the actual problem: he has to want to help himself.
I honestly hope I'm completely wrong, but I can't see him being in the land of the living for much longer.
I honestly hope I'm completely wrong, but I can't see him being in the land of the living for much longer.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
There are people out there who can help you, TT
I know, I know. The trouble is, I'd have to go up the road & get some more booze in though innit & it's about -60 now, Hoveside. I might just have to have a cuppla largish tots of Surgical Spirit before I rest my weary head..
Manthorpee
I'm Not Jake
Gazza i a Prick, never tell your son to 'f*** off' or hang up on him.. terrible dad.
hitony
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I watched the programme, it was very powerfull, also seeing it from the family's side of things is such a differant perspective.
Of course the majority of what we think we know about the situation is ofton just what the gutter press want to tell us, it is never a true reflection of the sad situation.
I have not quoted it, but Freddie Goodwins comments above are, In my opinion, very wise words indeed, we do have a 29 year old son who has major problems due to alcohol, and the hurt and distress it causes the family and friends is very great indeed.
Of course the majority of what we think we know about the situation is ofton just what the gutter press want to tell us, it is never a true reflection of the sad situation.
I have not quoted it, but Freddie Goodwins comments above are, In my opinion, very wise words indeed, we do have a 29 year old son who has major problems due to alcohol, and the hurt and distress it causes the family and friends is very great indeed.
hitony
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I think you need to understand the all issues with alcoholism, it is a very sad disease / addiction.
Brixtaan
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Very sad,all dads should be made to watch this. i blame Chris Evans
hitony
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I honestly don't think you can just blame Chris Evans, there were so many hangers on when he was at the top of his celeb status, I mean wheres his supposed mate "Jimmy 5 bellys" (probably inside !!) but there were so many who encoraged him to drink, but at the time they were probably not aware he had a major problem, and nor was Gazza come to that !