Living with a dry-drunk?

After the person has stopped drinking a marriage and family may still suffer from bad behavior!
The question I pose is: ‘what is the quality of recovery?’ The bottom line is that if you really are dry dunk then you are not far from a slip/binge/relapse! I’m afraid there is way too much focus on time in recovery, and not enough on what’s really going on inside the person.

~ Common Symptoms of dry drunk syndrome:
~ Arrogant;
~ Very judgmental;
~ Impatient;
~ Child-like behavior;
~ Irresponsible actions;
~ Irrational thoughts;
~ Blames others;
~ Over the top reactions.

I see a lot of people who have been in the fellowships for some time and yet do not have a real handle on recovery… they are struggling and know they need more help. For instance: if you don’t have a real spiritual connection or practice, then there’s something lacking in your recovery or attempts at recovery . That’s the beginning of a truly honest look inside. If you are working with any gifted psychotherapist &/or pastor then you’ll be looking at the deepest parts of yourself.

Call: 1-604-746-1164, blog or email {info@innercare.org} if you want advice or are supporting a loved one.
Peace,
Brian
Located in the Fraser Valley & Vancouver, B.C. ... proudly serving the world.

Self care for couples

Many couples run into severe difficulties when the honeymoon phase is over!

But, why exactly is this? Well, all sorts of projections are involved in the falling in love phase.

This is a deeply emotionally stirring time and most people simply enjoy it and don't reflect on the deeper significance. Eventually it can all catch up with you and you are at or coming toward a cross roads in your relationship/marriage. Many people seek counseling... but this isn't a good fit for deeper work! Others seek psychotherapy... a good choice of you can find a gifted therapist. But, it all comes down to how good a relationship you have within! You simply can't live thru another person... that's unhealthy dependency = co-dependency. Real intimacy is only achieved when you are in tune with yourself!

Please call/email or blog me if you want any assistance.

Peace,

Brian & Catherine

info@innercare.org

innercare-couples.org

1-604-746-1164