“in richness and in poorness, poorness is underlined, in impotence and in potence, in quiet solitude or blasting across the alkali flats in a jet-powered, monkey-navigated… and it goes on like this.”
“But in the eyes of the woman I love,
I’m a hero, a giant, a man who’s as tall as can be
Anyone can see
She’s looking through the eyes of love
Looking through the eyes of love
Looking through the eyes of love
When she looks at me.”
You got creepy from that? Yeesh. Those are LOVE EYES. When you look at the person you love and they are just the most beautiful person in the world and just want to look at them forever.
….
It is also true that my wife and I have had conversations that amounted to:
Me: **LOVE EYES**
Wife: “… why are you staring at me?”
Me: “You’re so beautiful!”
Wife: “… I’ve got runny nose, haven’t showered in three days, and just woke up. I look awful. THe fuck is wrong with you?”
Me: “… I wuv you?”
Wife: “Ugh…”
LeslieBean, I’ve had almost the exact same conversation with my fiancee, except her self-description was “I look like Samara hung over after a three-day bender”.
Love is truly a many-splendered thing.
LeslieBean4shizzle
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
Worst thing is that ethanol withdrawal is one of the only withdrawals that can actually kill you outright. Other bad ones like opioid withdrawal suck, but aren’t lethal like ethanol withdrawal is. I really hope Billie or Ruth realizes she needs to go to the doctor, and get on an actual regimented plan.
Ruth’s alcoholism does not seem to have been nearly as bad as Billie’s has, or we just didn’t see her withdrawal symptoms, but if Billie is having vomiting after less than 24 hours after cessation, she’s definitely in the severe dependence category. Lets hope she doesn’t start getting the DTs or hallucinations.
We’ve seen withdrawal symptoms from Ruth before – the first dramatic time in her confrontation with Blaine. We’ve never seen them from Billie, which was a sign that she hadn’t given up drinking.
It’s not quite clear when Billie last drank, so it could have been more than 24 hours. The last confirmed time was Friday night (coming back drunk to Lucy’s movie night) and it’s now Monday morning. She went to Galasso’s to drink Sunday evening, but didn’t have time. Most likely she drank Saturday, but we didn’t actually see it. She could have drunk sometime earlier on Sunday, but again, we don’t know.
I am extremely curious about the medical science behind alcohol withdrawal — that is, how and why it is so dangerous and potentially lethal. Do you happen to know a lot about it or know any good sources to read up on it? I ask because your comment makes you sound decently informed about it, though I understand that may not be true regarding the more scientific side of things.
Lanie
Basically, alcohol is a depressant (a substance that slows processes in body function) and when a person has a problem with alcohol addiction their body can’t produce enough neurotransmitters (chemicals important to brain function) while they’re still a consistent drinker. When that person stops drinking, their body is suddenly able to produce way more neurotransmitters than it had been used to functioning with, which takes time for the brain to adjust to and leads to the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in the meanwhile. Alcohol withdrawal can include nausea, vomiting, tremors (especially in the hands), racing heart, elevated blood pressure, confusion, visual/auditory/tactile hallucinations, even seizures. It can be a really nasty process to go through, though not every person hits the point of hallucinations or seizures. I’m not an expert myself, but part of my hospital nursing job is taking care of people through their withdrawal experience. Look up “Complications of Alcohol Withdrawal Pathophysiological Insights” for a really good NIH paper on the topic. (Can’t remember if I’m allowed to post outside links here! Sorry!)
Corey
My sister explained this to me after I sort of snapped at her because she bought an alcoholic homeless man a beer. He looked really sick and was shaking horribly, my sister said on the streets he could die without it, especially when he was that bad. I don’t exactly remember what happened afterwards but I hope he eventually got in a hospital because god damn, that poor man.
Jury’s out on whether opiate withdrawal can kill – that is, there’s anecdotal evidence it may be, but the literature is still investigating as far as I can tell (but so far, it’s not been borne out). But yeah, alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous and should be done under the supervision of a doctor.
Damn. I hope she doesn’t get too fucked up from this. I know withdrawal can suck, especially booze, which can be outright deadly. So, I hope she keeps an eye on that.
There’s some anecdotal evidence opiate withdrawal can too, but the literature hasn’t found anything yet that I’ve seen. Still, it’s recommended you detox from those with a doctor.
Dana
At the very least, opiate withdrawal can motivate suicide.
I feel bad for Billie because alcohol withdrawals are no joke, but mostly I’m just happy to see proof that she is actually keeping her promise this time.
Discussion (115) - “Hash”
Ana Chronistic
in sickness and in health ?? (mostly sickness rn tho)
aww ♥
LeslieBean4shizzle
**SQUEEE**
Ruth is SO CUTE!
Needfuldoer
Agreed, and nice comment-gravatar synergy!
Kaidah
“in richness and in poorness, poorness is underlined, in impotence and in potence, in quiet solitude or blasting across the alkali flats in a jet-powered, monkey-navigated… and it goes on like this.”
Juanoku
HOLY SHIT IM FINALLY EARLY
Also billie you dum dum
Delicious Taffy
Ruth is being kinda creepy again. This new trend is troubling.
Yumi
Yeah, she stared at Billie with her green eyes until she made Billie turn green.
Alien.
Doctor_Who
She can make things turn green with alien powers? I knew those This Island Earth guys were Canadian!
Billie: Well, suddenly I have a refreshing mint flavor!
Marsh Maryrose
(Crystal Gayle music)
“And don’t it make my pink cheeks green”
BarerMender
What’s creepy about gazing at the woman she loves?
Durandal_1707
My reaction as well. I went back and looked at the comic like three or four more times trying to figure it out.
Kittie
The woman she loves who *loves her back,* no less. If that’s creepy then life is sad and boring.
Marsh Maryrose
“But in the eyes of the woman I love,
I’m a hero, a giant, a man who’s as tall as can be
Anyone can see
She’s looking through the eyes of love
Looking through the eyes of love
Looking through the eyes of love
When she looks at me.”
LeslieBean4shizzle
You got creepy from that? Yeesh. Those are LOVE EYES. When you look at the person you love and they are just the most beautiful person in the world and just want to look at them forever.
….
It is also true that my wife and I have had conversations that amounted to:
Me: **LOVE EYES**
Wife: “… why are you staring at me?”
Me: “You’re so beautiful!”
Wife: “… I’ve got runny nose, haven’t showered in three days, and just woke up. I look awful. THe fuck is wrong with you?”
Me: “… I wuv you?”
Wife: “Ugh…”
Ours is a love for the ages, truly. ^^
StClair
Lucky, the both of you.
Chrissy
I call it “gazing lovingly” and it’s emoji equivalent is heart eyes ?
He Who Abides
LeslieBean, I’ve had almost the exact same conversation with my fiancee, except her self-description was “I look like Samara hung over after a three-day bender”.
Love is truly a many-splendered thing.
LeslieBean4shizzle
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
Acebender
Creepy how?
BBCC
Aaaaand THERE’S those withdrawal symptoms. Sorry, Billie, they suck, hope they don’t hang around for too long.
Clif
So it begins.
Casi
Worst thing is that ethanol withdrawal is one of the only withdrawals that can actually kill you outright. Other bad ones like opioid withdrawal suck, but aren’t lethal like ethanol withdrawal is. I really hope Billie or Ruth realizes she needs to go to the doctor, and get on an actual regimented plan.
Ruth’s alcoholism does not seem to have been nearly as bad as Billie’s has, or we just didn’t see her withdrawal symptoms, but if Billie is having vomiting after less than 24 hours after cessation, she’s definitely in the severe dependence category. Lets hope she doesn’t start getting the DTs or hallucinations.
thejeff
We’ve seen withdrawal symptoms from Ruth before – the first dramatic time in her confrontation with Blaine. We’ve never seen them from Billie, which was a sign that she hadn’t given up drinking.
It’s not quite clear when Billie last drank, so it could have been more than 24 hours. The last confirmed time was Friday night (coming back drunk to Lucy’s movie night) and it’s now Monday morning. She went to Galasso’s to drink Sunday evening, but didn’t have time. Most likely she drank Saturday, but we didn’t actually see it. She could have drunk sometime earlier on Sunday, but again, we don’t know.
But yeah, get thee to a doctor. And your therapy!
Myth
I am extremely curious about the medical science behind alcohol withdrawal — that is, how and why it is so dangerous and potentially lethal. Do you happen to know a lot about it or know any good sources to read up on it? I ask because your comment makes you sound decently informed about it, though I understand that may not be true regarding the more scientific side of things.
Lanie
Basically, alcohol is a depressant (a substance that slows processes in body function) and when a person has a problem with alcohol addiction their body can’t produce enough neurotransmitters (chemicals important to brain function) while they’re still a consistent drinker. When that person stops drinking, their body is suddenly able to produce way more neurotransmitters than it had been used to functioning with, which takes time for the brain to adjust to and leads to the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in the meanwhile. Alcohol withdrawal can include nausea, vomiting, tremors (especially in the hands), racing heart, elevated blood pressure, confusion, visual/auditory/tactile hallucinations, even seizures. It can be a really nasty process to go through, though not every person hits the point of hallucinations or seizures. I’m not an expert myself, but part of my hospital nursing job is taking care of people through their withdrawal experience. Look up “Complications of Alcohol Withdrawal Pathophysiological Insights” for a really good NIH paper on the topic. (Can’t remember if I’m allowed to post outside links here! Sorry!)
Corey
My sister explained this to me after I sort of snapped at her because she bought an alcoholic homeless man a beer. He looked really sick and was shaking horribly, my sister said on the streets he could die without it, especially when he was that bad. I don’t exactly remember what happened afterwards but I hope he eventually got in a hospital because god damn, that poor man.
BBCC
Jury’s out on whether opiate withdrawal can kill – that is, there’s anecdotal evidence it may be, but the literature is still investigating as far as I can tell (but so far, it’s not been borne out). But yeah, alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous and should be done under the supervision of a doctor.
JetstreamGW
Aaaaaand… Withdrawl?
Danielle
withdrawal, or hangover
Michelle J. Caboose
Yeah, only Sal talks withdrawl.
Sorry… I’ll let myself out now…
AY
Ba dum tshh
Fire_daws
Don’t let the drawl hit you on the way out.
Kamino Neko
Hopefully.
Plasma Mongoose
Morning sickness!
thejeff
She’s lesbian pregnant?
Plasma Mongoose
Where do you think gaybies come from?
Chason
I just assumed gay storks
shadowcell
Dumbing of Age Book 10: HORRK!
Bagge
…you win.
jeffepp
Awww, their gonna have gall stones together.
ValdVin
Last panel Billie is so ailing that even the arms of her hoodie turned green.
Lacuna
The majestic cheerleader in her natural habitat.
Zag
Oh no, Billie is pregnant. Dammit Ruth!
Stephen Bierce
It’s Not Easy Being GREEN…
NerdHerder
It ain’t easy bein’ brown…
Kyrik Michalowski
Well withdrawal had to happen sooner or later, at least you’ve got Ruth by your side right?
Tacos
I’m guessing this is withdrawal symptoms.
BBCC
Yup. I feel bad for her. Withdrawal is the work of the devil, even when it’s mild and she’s already worse than I was coming off my seizure meds.
Needfuldoer
It’s HORRKening!
[Ron Paul freaking out gif goes here]
Deadjolras
down with the sickness
Yotomoe
I get it. That is sickeningly cute.
Bagge
Heh
JessWitt
First thought is withdrawal but maybe Billie has the flu? Colleges are a good place to spread germs around.
Marsh Maryrose
Why isn’t this storyline titled “Monday Morning Coming Down”?
“Well I woke up
SundayMonday morningWith no way to hold my head, that didn’t hurt”
abysswatcher1993
Ruth: “I am not cleaning.”
Lingo
Ruth … is smiling? With BOTH corners of her mouth? Why, I’ve suddenly become violently ill!
Keulen
I thought that at first too, but then I figured it’s probably withdrawal from booze.
DailyBrad
Damn. I hope she doesn’t get too fucked up from this. I know withdrawal can suck, especially booze, which can be outright deadly. So, I hope she keeps an eye on that.
Dana
Booze and benzos are the only ones that can literally kill you. Booze and/or Benzos, I guess.
BBCC
There’s some anecdotal evidence opiate withdrawal can too, but the literature hasn’t found anything yet that I’ve seen. Still, it’s recommended you detox from those with a doctor.
Dana
At the very least, opiate withdrawal can motivate suicide.
Keulen
It went from cute to oh shit in a single panel.
Bagge
That’s usually the way their relationship works.
Sometimes it is the other way around.
Bagge
Let’s face it, for the two of them this still counts as cute.
StClair
Love is holding someone’s hair while they pray at the porcelain altar.
Kittie
I feel bad for Billie because alcohol withdrawals are no joke, but mostly I’m just happy to see proof that she is actually keeping her promise this time.
Hazel
Exactly!
Lawzlo
BILLIE’S PREGGERS!
…Naw, I’m certain that there’s lots of much more rational explanations than that.
…BILLIE’S PREGGERS!
Bagge
LESBIAN PREGNANT! HOWARD WAS RIGHT! I AM AS SURPRISED AS ANYONE!
ValdVin
Genuine question from a reader who is somewhat older than Willis:
What is “lesbian pregnant”?
Bagge
It is… whatever american sex ed has led Howard to believe it is.
http://www.dumbingofage.com/2013/comic/book-3/04-just-hangin-out-with-my-family/appearances/