Functional is not a "type" of alcoholic, but rather a "stage" of alcoholism. How long it takes to progress is anybodies guess and it varies greatly by individual, but no doubt it will progress if not addressed.
Wow. I had no idea. I thought my AH was functional and would remain that way forever because he has been drinking for so long.
He struggled there the last few months with attendance at work and came very close to losing his job.
I guess I would have been supporting him in the end probably.
I think he progressed tremendous amounts in the 2 years we were married. I am amazed at how much so.
I never considered it could get worse than it was.
How scary is that?
