Can anyone tell me what a "dry drunk" is??
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Some typical signs of a dry drunk are:
* acting self-important, either by having all the answers, or playing poor me.
* making harsh judgments of oneself and others.
* being impatient or pursuing whims.
* blaming others for shortcomings one suspects in oneself.
* being dishonest, usually beginning with little things.
* impulsive behavior which ignores whats best for oneself and others.
* inability to make decisions.
* mood swings, trouble with expressing emotions, feeling unsatisfied.
* detachment, self-absorption, boredom, distraction or disorganization.
* nostalgia for the drinking life.
* fantasizing, daydreaming and wishful thinking or euphoria.
* less participation in a 12-step program or dropping out altogether.
All the best.
Bob R
Some typical signs of a dry drunk are:
* acting self-important, either by having all the answers, or playing poor me.
* making harsh judgments of oneself and others.
* being impatient or pursuing whims.
* blaming others for shortcomings one suspects in oneself.
* being dishonest, usually beginning with little things.
* impulsive behavior which ignores whats best for oneself and others.
* inability to make decisions.
* mood swings, trouble with expressing emotions, feeling unsatisfied.
* detachment, self-absorption, boredom, distraction or disorganization.
* nostalgia for the drinking life.
* fantasizing, daydreaming and wishful thinking or euphoria.
* less participation in a 12-step program or dropping out altogether.
All the best.
Bob R
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