Symptoms of “dry drunkenness syndrome” to look out for if someone has stopped drinking – Life

Warning: This article contains a discussion of alcoholism that may upset some readers.

Experts have shared a list of symptoms of “dry drunkenness syndrome” that you should pay attention to if someone has stopped drinking.

Now, the term itself was actually first coined by the creator of Alcoholics Anonymous, and it refers to the behavior of a person who has given up alcohol shows after quitting drinking but not adequately addressing the problems that led to them dependence first of all‌

Why does “dry intoxication syndrome” occur?

Dry alcohol syndrome, also known as “whitewashing,” occurs when a person is still struggling with the emotional and psychological issues that led them to abuse alcohol.

This is most prominently categorized when they turn to destructive coping habits instead of developing healthy habits

What are the symptoms of “dry intoxication syndrome”?

Now, according to WebMD, there are quite a few symptoms of dry drunk syndrome, and while everyone’s experience is different, the key is “the desire to be the center of attention.”

“Feeling like you’re always the victim” and “having trouble connecting with other people” are also two other major warning signs, according to experts.

Mood swings that range from depression to extreme happiness should also be alarming, as should a “refusal to accept constructive criticism.”

More in a social setting, WebMD notes that both “anger and resentment toward family and friends who intervened in your drinking” and “feelings of jealousy toward people who are showing signs of recovery” may also be problem areas in need of intervention.

Other symptoms include: “fear that you can’t change,” “frustration about time wasted drinking,” “believing that sobriety is boring,” and “believing that you always know what’s best.”

The latter two are equally extremely serious as it can have a direct impact on a person’s ability to fully recover and avoid relapse; “not acknowledging the problems caused by your substance abuse” and “romanticizing past substance abuse.”

How to deal with “dry intoxication syndrome”?

WebMD explains, “It’s important to understand that quitting without changing your lifestyle, behavior, and thinking is not enough.

“People become addicted because they started drinking to solve a problem.“

The first step in solving a problem is acknowledging and acknowledging it.

You can then begin your journey by seeking support and help from the people around you.

Please drink responsibly. If you would like to discuss any alcohol-related matters in confidence, please contact the Drinkline on 0300 123 1110 between 9am and 8pm weekdays and 11am and 4pm at weekends to get consultation and support..