Alcoholic family member hit their bottom health wise. Now sig other complaining

One of the things with drug and alcohol abuse in general some might think they just might od one day and don't take into account all the other health issues that can arise. All the other problems probably worse than an od, binge, hangover etc.

It's not just about not over doing it one day. Long term affects take a toll and lead to other habits which in turn take their toll. Eating drunk has created digestive and bp issues. Eating right before bed or passing out not good for digestion and leaves excess salt in body overnight. Which is why many recommend not eating or drinking 4 hours prior to bed. They also have dabbled with other drugs to say the least.
 

I had a relative who always kept their distance, then, when things went south, suddenly expected everyone to drop everything. It's not that people don't care, but life has a way of making constant bedside visits impossible, especially if the person never let you in before.

If your family is trying to help but doesn’t know how, getting professional support really matters. I’m at Abbeycare right now, and the help here is amazing. They give everyone personal support and also help families understand what’s going on.
 
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A familiar story of alcoholics through all the ages.
It takes hitting rock bottom before they might wake up to the fact that there is an issue at all.
Alcoholics make their own choices. no one forces them to drink.
We all have troubles across our lives and deal with them the best way we know how.
We also know that alcoholics are selfish to a fault. Upsetting our family, friends and acquaintances?
The alcoholic does not care.
As long as a bottle is within reach, that is the main concern of the alcoholic.
All alone? That is because though people will abide them, they truly do not want them around.
Alcoholics push people away then wonder why no one keeps in contact?
We can not help alcoholics if they do not think they have a problem or do not want to stop drinking.
 

Kadee said:
100% agree @Oldeagle66 my mother had Alcohol induced dementia at 50 years old ….and spent the rest of her life in a mental institution…..What a wasted life IMO …..she died at 61 .

I’m fearing my daughter will face similar issues ..she’s just tuned 53

If anyone wants see what Alcohol dose to the brain ….…simply visit an Alcoholics ward in a Mental institution
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If anyone wants see what Alcohol dose to the brain ….…simply visit an Alcoholics ward in a Mental institution.

That is where my brother ended up. Dead at age 32.
 
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