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Drinking habit
Sir, i really getting vexed with my life. My husband has a severe habit of drinking. We have a baby girl of on year old. He is not eating well at home. Daily he is drinking and coming home with an unconscious mindset. If we ask any questions seriously he will fight and repeatedly point out the three years back stories. Please suggest me what to do. Im a housewife. He stopped working now a days. Im really vexed. Waiting for your valuable suggestion.
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Mam, i can understand how sad and helpless you can feel in a situation like this. You need to know that your husband also is undergoing the same emotional state...feeling sad but expressing it as anger towards you. So , first thing you need to do is , not to engage in any argument with him for now. Do not personalize his behaviour that he has no love or respect for you and react . He is suffering as you are, but the way he copes with stress is by drinking and suppressing it. .
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Once you are calm and relaxed, discuss with him but no argument . Dont ever raise your voice .keep it soft abd respectful .you need to focus on the issue to be resolved and don't attack each other. if possible appreciate him At least twice a day.
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Start to focus the strength and goodness in your husband. empathize with him. Do not ever point his flaws or mistake and blame him. just state the facts.
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Dr. Srikant Sharma
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Mam I can empathize with you...Alcohol dependence not only disturbs the functioning of the person but the entire family...talk to him about it when he is sober...Talk to your parents about it.. Consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and Management of the case..if he is unwilling to go along with you..plan for a home visit..ok
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