Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 15:12     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
the smell....they do have a distinctive odor....even if they bathe daily
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 15:12     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:Puffy face, red face
Puffy belly, skinny legs
hand tremors
smell


+1 to this.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 15:12     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
hands shake
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 15:11     Subject: Re:What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
My alcoholic parent was always a little too thin, with lots of broken blood vessels, but not really rosacea.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 15:03     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:I’m an alcoholic and it is clear why no one knew. Most posters seem to have a vaudeville idea of what an alcoholic looks like.


If you don’t look like W.C. Fields, you’re not an alcoholic apparently!
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 14:58     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
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Foot drop can be a physical sign of alcohol use disorder over a long period of time. There are other causes of peroneal nerve problems, but in the US, it's the most common cause.

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More bull shite. I don't drink and have had neuropathy in my feet for years.


Maybe look up the meaning of "can be" and "other causes."

Not everything is about you.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 14:56     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You can’t tell by looking at people. Unless they are riding a lawnmower down the road as transport, that’s a good sign.


Foot drop.


What?


Foot drop can be a physical sign of alcohol use disorder over a long period of time. There are other causes of peroneal nerve problems, but in the US, it's the most common cause.





More bull shite. I don't drink and have had neuropathy in my feet for years.


Maybe look up the meaning of "can be" and "other causes."

Not everything is about you.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 14:53     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Red eyes? My high-functioning parent's eyes are always red. They also can't walk strait as the day progresses.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 14:51     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:I’m an alcoholic and it is clear why no one knew. Most posters seem to have a vaudeville idea of what an alcoholic looks like.


These responses are nuts.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 12:53     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
I’m an alcoholic and it is clear why no one knew. Most posters seem to have a vaudeville idea of what an alcoholic looks like.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 07:10     Subject: Re:What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ruddy cheeks.


Ruddy cheeks, thick calves, no tats, no moles.


What? Not having a tattoo is a sign of alcoholism?
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 07:06     Subject: Re:What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:Ruddy cheeks.


Ruddy cheeks, thick calves, no tats, no moles.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 05:09     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Bulbous nose, often horrifically porous.


Myth.

That’s just genetics .


That's classic rosacea.
Anonymous
Post 10/09/2024 05:08     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You can’t tell by looking at people. Unless they are riding a lawnmower down the road as transport, that’s a good sign.


Foot drop.


What?


Foot drop can be a physical sign of alcohol use disorder over a long period of time. There are other causes of peroneal nerve problems, but in the US, it's the most common cause.





More bull shite. I don't drink and have had neuropathy in my feet for years.
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2024 20:43     Subject: What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.


My face was red and puffy from a thyroid disorder, rosacea and sun damage. So it could be other things.


+1 same and I don't drink at all.