Is There a "Dry-Drunk" In Your Life?

 Many people as that aren't dealing with a chemical dependence, but have a loved one or relationship with somebody who is will have a recurring problem... Although the person is making a recovery, it seems as though many other things will become fragile and brittle...like relationships. This is where the title "dry dunk" comes in...

"So, what is a "dry drunk"? Other than the obvious (one that is not actively consuming alcohol), a "dry drunk" is one that may have embraced a recovery program to abstain from their alcohol, but has not yet worked on the other elements that are so important to complete a clean and sober lifestyle.

These 7 characteristics of the "dry drunk" can hit the recovering alcoholic hard in the honest light of sobriety. Because they may not know how to handle these realizations, they may use you as a punching bag for their frustration and discontent...

1. Resentment at a spouse, parent or whomever that has made them stop drinking or else...
2. Realizing that because of their drinking, they may have not realized goals, dreams and potentials.
3. Wondering if it's too late, or if they are even capable of achieving those goals or dreams.
4. Because of their drinking where unable to sustain a loving relationship with a partner and subsequently never experience having a family of their own.
5. Having to accept the wasted years due to drinking.
6. Anger at not being able to venture out or challenge themselves for fear of failure. The alcoholic may not have had any normal life experience with failure and success, which in turn would make them stronger and wiser. Instead those years were consequently shut out of dealing with life on life's terms due to the alcoholic addiction.
7. Jealous of others for their stick- to-itiveness, perseverance and strength. Resenting the family member or friend for their dreams and therefore not being supportive, questioning their ability to pursue their passion and dampening their spirit for success."

 

Source: RecoveryToday.net

 Author: Carole Bennett, MA

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