High Functioning Alcoholic
By Gray Nomad
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"Live it Sober: The First Step" is an essential guide for those seeking to understand the difference between social drinking and high-functioning alcoholism. This short e-book provides valuable insights to help you recognize the warning signs that you or someone you care about may have crossed the line. With a focus on the first step towards sobriety, "Live it Sober" empowers readers with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their drinking habits. This e-book does not aim to solve the problems of alcoholism but provides a vital resource for understanding if there is a problem or not. With its accessible language and expert advice, "Live it Sober: The First Step" is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn how to drink safely and responsibly. Don't wait until it's too late. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier life today.
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High Functioning Alcoholic - Gray Nomad
High Functioning Alcoholic
Gray Nomad
Live It PublicationsContents
Copyright
Introduction
Disclaimer
Wake Up Darling.
Can You Recognise HFA?
About HFA
Self-Knowledge
High-Profile, HFCs
Tips to manage HFA
Research into HFA
Are you just a Social Drinker?
Alcohol quantity in a Standard Drink
One standard drink equals:
Alcohol addiction at any age
Alcohol-free
Orson Welles, HFA
Learning About Hoaxes
A case study of HFA
The War of the Worlds
Take the Next Step.
Thank you, reader
Copyright © 2016 by Live It
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Introduction
Can You Recognize a
High-functioning Alcoholic?
The First Step ` Awareness
Disclaimer
While similar events have happened, the short stories Wake Up, Darling
and The Frosted Angels
are fiction and do not represent any living person.
Much is said about the Twelve Step Programs to recover from alcoholism. Far less is spoken about high-functioning alcoholism. The first step is recognizing the problem before it becomes an obvious problem to observers. That is what this book sets out to do.
In the fictional short story Wake Up, Darling,
can you pick the high functioning alcoholics in the story?
Wake Up Darling.
A short story to aid recognition of high-functioning alcoholics, contributed by Gray Nomad.
Wake up, darling. It’s time.
I looked up and saw Bill set the glass of wine on the bedside table next to the clock. Six-thirty p.m. I need to hurry. Grabbing the glass, I slurped the wine as I rushed to the bathroom.
Another gulp. Best finish it before I get into my white uniform. I’ve slopped red wine stains on my work clothes before.
Bill knew I needed to sleep late after the barbecue today.
Here’s your things.
My husband handed me my bag, keys, and a navy cardigan as I ran for the front door.
You’re a lifesaver. Love you,
I said and we leant forward and pecked each other on the cheek. Gosh, I love that man. He waved his glass at me, the red liquid swishing back and forth. I wished I could have stayed and enjoyed a drop more with him.
I walked into the ER, and Mary gave me the stink eye. I was a half hour late. Crap.
Nice of you to show up, Nancy.
Mary strode past