Can anyone please educate me regarding the term “dry drunk?” I was told today that I could become one because I’ve quit alcohol without seeking any professional or spiritual help. Not that I’m opposed to doing so. Im just a relatively private/shy person.
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You're just one of the few people that quit cold turkey and just go about your day. No AA, no groups, therapy. This last time I got sober I was a dry drunk. Drank half of a tall boy and it tasted so bad to me that I haven't picked up a drinks since, and I'm going to my first meeting in 16 years soon.
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“Dry drunk” usually means someone who quit drinking but hasn’t done the inner work yet.
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Thanks, that’s definitely me. I hope it doesn’t come back to bite me. I’m too introverted to be comfortable in an AA environment. I may give it a try though.
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It's a way for AA people to sound superior.
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I was a dry drunk my first 5 years. I quit using. But I didn’t change anything else in my life. I was still arrogant, nasty, belligerent with a mouth full of 4-letter words. Still tending bar, going to same parties with same friends. And going to AA. Nothing changes if nothing changes. My life sucked and on my 5/ year anniversary I attempted suicide. I failed. Went back to AA got a sponsor and did the steps. Got an office job with benefits and my life changed drastically. Today I have 43 yrs and gained backed everything I lost drinking 10 fold.
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You are an inspiration, thank you.