Hello to the forum. My first post.
I just finished a rather long "my story" type post. Evidently I took to long, and it vanished when I tried to post. Aggravating, but I should have known better. I have posted on forums in the past.
So, this time I think I'll just hit some highlights.
AW: 10 years heavy drinking.
Nine months ago: Drastic weight loss begins.
Four months ago: I drag her to hospital, barely able to walk and disoriented.
Four days in hospital: Treatment for Wernicke's begins
Eight days in hospital: We are released to go home. In-patient rehab recommended, but she refuses.
When we went home, she could not walk without assistance. Her memory was severely impaired. After a month I was able to get her a cognitive function test. The results were possible Korsakoff's Syndrome. We have a follow up with a neurologist in May.
She has been seeing a counselor specializing in recovery, but refuses to go to AA.
She is now four months sober, has gained over 20 pounds, and her memory is greatly improved. She is now able to drive again.
I believe she is not serious about recovery. I believe she thinks that it will be ok to drink again someday.
I'm miserable, and want out.
We've been married 25 years.