Why do alcoholics lie?

Opal Schultz

Answered: 2018-05-10 03:20:43

A lot of it has to do with the psychological reasons that they drink. I know that my mom was ashamed of not being able to stop and she didnt want all of us to look down on her. She still wont go to those meetings because she doesnt want to air her laundry in front of strangers, even if they would understand.

Lilly-Mai Dejesus

Answered: 2018-05-19 18:44:17

To protect their alcoholism. They dont want to stop drinking and its legal so theres really nothing you can do about it. Some of them also lie because theyre afraid theyll get busted drinking and driving or lose their kids because they cant stay off the bottle. Its no way to live, and they need to be in a hospital to get better.

Joely Harris

Answered: 2018-05-02 22:04:40

Some high functioning alcoholics may not believe that they have a problem, or they dont want to admit to it. Some lie because theyre ashamed, and some do it because they really arent ready to stop drinking. 86.4% of American adults have drank, those odds mean that the problem may be bigger than we think. Because, drinking is considered socially okay, a lot of people will lie about how much and when they drink to avoid being labeled an alcoholic.

When I was dating an alcoholic, she lied about everything. It was more than just binge drinking. I know that only like 7% of people will admit to really heavy drinking and its partially because theyre scared. My ex never wanted to admit that she had issues and would rather eek by than stop drinking. Its how she coped with everything, and I guess losing that coping mechanism was just too much. When someone tells the truth about drinking, they have to hear it for themselves. Thats never fun for anyone. Its sad really. The best thing to do is get professional help.

Alcoholics lie because they are trying to preserve a reality that they are not alcoholics. Sometimes they want to avoid confrontation from their loved ones(meaning you) and to not see the disappointment all over their face. Or it could be that your mom doesn't want to be judged from others that you may want to bring over because she is already ashamed from the life that she is living as a result this comes off in anger as well. This article really helps to understand why and may provide some insight on how to better handle when she lies to you https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/alcohol-abuse/faq/why-alcoholics-lie/#gref