Just a minor complaint about drunk ex at kid events

Old 06-01-2017, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by LexieCat View Post
Right, DTs are a different animal--potentially life-threatening. Few alcoholics ever get those.
Aha, thanks for the clarification. I thought "shakes" and "DTs" were one and the same.
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Old 06-01-2017, 08:07 AM
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Aha, thanks for the clarification. I thought "shakes" and "DTs" were one and the same.
I think it's a tendency to confuse the "tremens" in delirium tremens with "tremors." Tremors are relatively common and not dangerous in/of themselves (though any signs of withdrawal indicate the physical dependency is progressing). DTs involve hallucinations, potentially seizures, etc. It's possible to die from DTs.
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Old 06-01-2017, 10:52 AM
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If he were honestly trying to get better, pushing himself to stick with a program and stay off the booze, even when it hurt, I would want to help.

hmmm, what does that mean exactly? help HOW?
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Old 06-01-2017, 02:13 PM
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If he were honestly trying to get better, pushing himself to stick with a program and stay off the booze, even when it hurt, I would want to help.

hmmm, what does that mean exactly? help HOW?
Ask how I could help. Verbally express encouragement and support. Tell him that I think he's on a good path. All the stuff that I would do for a friend who was trying and struggling, but will not do for an alcoholic ex-husband who shows no sign that he really grasps how much damage his drinking is doing or that he is willing to stop drinking, despite having access to a whole world of recovery resources.
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Old 06-01-2017, 08:43 PM
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Ask how I could help. Verbally express encouragement and support. Tell him that I think he's on a good path. All the stuff that I would do for a friend who was trying and struggling, but will not do for an alcoholic ex-husband who shows no sign that he really grasps how much damage his drinking is doing or that he is willing to stop drinking, despite having access to a whole world of recovery resources.
^^^^ Makes total sense to me Sasha. Unfortunately doesn't sound like he is any where near willing to stop.

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