: Re: How to write a "functioning" addict protagonist and it not get repetitive? A sub-plot of my story, is that the protagonist is struggling with addiction to alcohol due to past events (which happen
I'll Get The Bus Today
There may well be other changes in behaviour as well...
So, if your character is drinking a lot at night, they might well decide to catch the bus the next day because they know they are still intoxicated, and therefore can't drive.
Calling in sick, or working from home.
Self conscious about body odor because alcohol does make you smell more - so sneaking off to the bathroom to pop more deodorant on.
Someone mentioned eating less, but I don't know, I've seen examples were early stage drinking problems, there is more eating and weight gain.
Occasionally, having a pick me up in the morning.
Perhaps also, a moment where the drinker decides 'that's it, I'm stopping' but within a week is drinking again.
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