13 Warning Signs You're Dating an Alcoholic 🚩 | Recognize Alcohol Abuse in Relationships

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Welcome to this insightful YouTube video where registered psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman will delve into the topic of identifying hidden signs of alcoholism in your partner. In this video, Dr. Spelman will discuss 13 less obvious indicators that the person you are dating may be struggling with alcohol addiction.

1. Love Bombing: Initially, they may shower you with excessive praise and attention, seeking validation from you intensely.

2. Exaggerated Behavior: You might notice them acting over the top, being excessively extroverted, and making ridiculous jokes as a way to mask their underlying issues.

3. Public Embarrassment: Due to a lack of empathy, they may not consider your emotions and engage in behaviors that embarrass you in public.

4. Gaslighting: They may resort to gaslighting, attempting to make you doubt your own perceptions and feelings, especially when defending their problematic behavior.

5. Avoiding Conversations: They may refuse to have reasonable discussions about how their actions affect you, avoiding responsibility for their behavior.

6. Inappropriateness: Their actions might lack proper judgment, ranging from being sexually inappropriate to not understanding social boundaries.

7. Unnecessary Actions: They may engage in unnecessary behaviors, overcompensating or trying to prove their worth, often driven by a desire to boost their ego.

8. Ego-Boosting: They frequently seek activities or situations that enhance their ego, such as working for free for a year or overemphasizing their accomplishments.

9. Possessiveness and Jealousy: They may display possessive or jealous behaviors, struggling to trust others due to their own emotional instability.

10. Increased Likelihood of Affairs: Their impaired emotional judgment may lead to a higher incidence of infidelity as they struggle to make sound decisions based on trust.

11. Selective Charm: They tend to be overly charming to those who can benefit them while being rude or dismissive to individuals who won't serve their interests.

12. People Pleasing: They have a strong tendency to seek approval and please others, often at the expense of their own well-being.

13. Co-occurring Mental Health Issues: Look for signs of other mental health concerns, such as breakdowns or periods of being suicidal. They may fear confronting these issues and try to avoid feeling emotions altogether.

Remember, it's crucial to understand that you cannot help someone unless they genuinely want to be helped. Addiction takes a toll on those closest to the addict, and it's essential to prioritize your own well-being. Join Dr. Becky Spelman in this illuminating video to gain a deeper understanding of these less obvious signs and equip yourself with valuable knowledge.
Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy, interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.

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