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Give me some examples from folks who have a partner with BPD on how they act when drinking.

[1charming1]

Give me some examples from folks who have a partner with BPD on how they act when drinking.

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[kells76]

Hi 1charming1;

I haven't heard much discussion of drinking improving a pwBPD's behaviors. I have heard of alcohol making things much more challenging.

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[thankful person]

Hi 1charming1,

My dbpdw historically binge drank excessively. Once started she couldn’t stop until she vomited and passed out. She was according to medical records fitting the description of an alcoholic. However, I don’t believe she has ever been addicted. She has tried to become addicted to nicotine but can’t which I as an ex smoker find utterly ridiculous but it’s certainly true. Of course my wife’s inhibitions were lowered whilst drunk like anyone’s would be, but worse because of how much she would drink and she would be unable to walk and talk properly, putting herself at risk. She also had no concept of wanting to keep herself safe, that alcohol poisoning can kill for example. She is now 30 with 3 small children and rarely drinks, she still drinks fast when she does, but I have to say she has grown up lots in the past 10 years.