Unveiling the Covert Narcissist Alcoholic: Signs to Watch For

With both conditions, the benefits of therapy depend on your willingness to work on yourself. People with AUD or NPD might resist getting treatment or looking for help. It’s possible for people with AUD to successfully stop using alcohol when they have the right support and treatment. If you answered “yes” to most of the questions above, speaking with a therapist might be a good idea. Regardless, it’s always a

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Milestones of Sobriety: 30 and 90 Days 1, 5 and 10 Years

I’ve remembered that I am powerful, and that is a joy to behold. Alcohol distorts our memories, but so does shame – and together they aren’t a pretty combination. I’ve come to realise that for me, the hangovers, the accompanying anxiety and shame-ridden guilt after even drinking one glass were too much for me. Not only do I not have to design myself with labels, but I also don’t have

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Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood? Risks of Alcohol and Blood Thinners

However, if you drink a lot in a short period (i.e. bring drinking), you can exacerbate the effects of Elquis and increase the risk of bleeding. If you take Warfarin and blood thinners and alcohol drink alcohol, your blood can’t clot properly and you can experience major bleeding. For this reason, it’s advised that you limit your alcohol intake to one or two drinks. If you drink more alcohol units than recommended and

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