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Feb 03, 2021, 06:25 PM
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I talked with my dad (the alcoholic) today. He seemed happy and chipper and "together". I then talked with my sister- whom he talks to every day- who said that our dad told her that he hasn't had a drink
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 buddha1too, Fuzzybear, Open Eyes, possum220
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Feb 03, 2021, 11:05 PM
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I'm glad your father realizes he has a problem with alcohol & is trying to deal with the issue. I'm sorry to hear about the other issue that's haunting him, Moose72. That's terrible.
My grandfather was a falling down drunk until the day he died. As a child, my father suffered mightily as a result of my grandfather's drinking. Hence, he's an adult child of an alcoholic - which, I'm sure you're aware, comes with a whole galaxy of trust issues, etc. As for me? I'm a recovering alcoholic (over 10 years sober) but my kids had to see me falling down drunk when they were young. Sometimes the tangled web of alcohol abuse weaves itself in strange ways through multiple generations. Horrible stuff. I wish you and your father the best possible outcomes. There's already too much suffering in the world. Hang in there. |
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Feb 05, 2021, 03:37 PM
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat - He who sings prays twice Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 6 mg Gabapentin 600 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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Feb 05, 2021, 03:47 PM
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That ball is pretty much in his court. You don't have any control over his drinking, & there are many excuses out there to for him to pick up that next drink if he chooses to do so (note that I write "chooses" -- because it is his choice). It sounds like you love your father very much & that his drinking bothers you immensely. I hope you can let your worry go.
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Feb 06, 2021, 12:52 PM
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It's not something a person can do by themselves, especially if they have abused alcohol for a long time. It can actually be dangerous once the withdrawls kick in.
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Feb 08, 2021, 07:43 PM
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My brother is an alcoholic. He used to be always in the grip of it. Not only affecting himself but those around him. When he ended up in the hospital pretty much at the poisoning stage it had an impact in him.
He has been sober for a year or more now. It is a relief. Other family members doubt his sobriety but then they never see him. Enjoy your fathers sobriety. I hope that it lasts for a very long time. |
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Feb 08, 2021, 08:44 PM
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat - He who sings prays twice Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 6 mg Gabapentin 600 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
| Open Eyes
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Feb 09, 2021, 06:43 AM
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Detox can definitely be dangerous and yes a person can die if they try to do it alone when they have progressed to daily drinking.
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