Amy Robach is 'pushing boozy lifestyle on high-functioning alcoholic TJ Holmes – it's insensitive,' says psychologist | W63KEV5 | 2024-03-01 03:08:01
However she stated his associate,
TJ HOLMES' podcast confession surrounding his consuming habit has uncovered the ousted GMA star as a high-functioning alcoholic, a psychologist has claimed.
However she stated his associate, Amy Robach, has been "insensitive" over the difficulty, given an Instagram remark and a booze-filled New Year's Eve reel.
On Thursday, father-of-one TJ, 46, shared a clip of an Amy & TJ podcast episode.
He and Amy, 50, discussed their past alcohol consumption and their choice to give up booze for Dry January.
"We're going to be trustworthy about our alcohol consumption," TJ stated, wanting critical.
Amy smiled and referred to as it "so embarrassing" as she positioned her hand on her temple.
"We spent, within the month of December, $2,869 on alcohol alone, interval," TJ added, to which Amy added, "I'm appalled."
TJ went on, "I'm definitely anyone who right now and in years previous needs to reexamine my relationship with alcohol, and that's what we are doing."
The previous GMA host explained he might undergo 18 drinks a day, including that he can be "two drinks in" by 10 within the morning.
Psychologist Jo Hemmings stated TJ& was utilizing alcohol in a "darker means."
"TJ has used their podcast like an enormous confessional," Hemmings advised The U.S. Solar.
"His comments, reminiscent of consuming before 10 am, indicate he is a high-functioning alcoholic.
"That is someone who may look to others like they don't seem to be an enormous drinker — however in reality, they're utilizing alcohol as a coping mechanism.
"This could typically be known as alcohol use disorder.
"It's, for a man, consuming 14 plus models every week. However TJ claims he might drink as much as 18 models a day."
Hemmings stated alcohol might be utilized in new relationships for a number of causes.
"In case you are going out more than you're staying in, you're sure to drink extra," she stated.
"Nevertheless it can be used in a darker method.
"Amy and TJ's relationship was uncovered before they have been ready and the place earlier companions and youngsters have been concerned.
"In this case, alcohol might have been used extra to mask feelings of unhappiness, harm, guilt, and anger.
"Sadly, there are also some toxic relationships which don't work very properly with out alcohol.
"Some individuals have to really feel the consequences of consuming to be able to communicate effectively with their associate.
"This type of state of affairs might spiral uncontrolled for one or each companions if their relationship turns into dependent on alcohol."
To date, the couple's iHeartRadio podcast has left no stone unturned.
It has lifted the lid on the beginnings of their relationship to dropping their jobs and upsetting relations.
Amy and TJ's affair got here to mild in November, after which ABC News took the co-anchors off the air and suspended them.
At the time, Amy was married to actor Andrew Shue, 56.
TJ was married to lawyer Marilee Fiebig, 45. He filed for divorce final December.
Their podcast launched on November 5, and Amy revealed how she discovered TJ face-down, drunk, and high when the scandal broke — and immediately feared he had killed himself.
TJ advised listeners he was drained after the affair was uncovered, and he left work.&
"That day was primarily me getting off work and pounding vodka," he stated.
"I didn't cease for a number of hours and took who is aware of how many weed edibles."
Amy found TJ at his house and stated, "I used to be so afraid. You have been simply incoherent."
Pictures on Amy's Instagram feed affirm the pair have been consuming within the aftermath of their affair.
A New Yr's reel exhibits clips of the couple enjoying cocktails.
In one other post on December 28, Amy held her glass as much as TJ's mouth.
"He's shy… but these cocktails are 100," she captioned it.
Hemmings claimed Amy's comment and pictures appeared misplaced.
"The submit where she stated he was shy in all probability reflects TJ's terrible state of affairs," she stated.
"This was when he drank a lot vodka.
"But perhaps TJ was cautious about being seen consuming socially.
"Amy had already discovered TJ handed out after downing Vodka when the scandal broke.
"So her December Instagram picture and remark appear odd.
"Amy seems keen to maneuver on from that dark part of their relationship and has been brushing all of it to at least one aspect.
"TJ, understandably, has& not been quite able to be that open.
"Amy needs the empathy and understanding to go at his tempo, not hers.
"She shouldn't have been pushing TJ to drink or be seen consuming."
Hemmings defined how functioning alcoholics can typically achieve success, high achievers like TJ.
She stated psychological considerations can creep in, corresponding to memory loss and blackouts.
"Functioning alcoholics are often profitable, excessive achievers, have a secure relationship and powerful social bonds with family and friends," she stated.
"But it's still drawback consuming and may result in all types of physical issues like liver disease and pancreatitis in addition to psychological considerations.
"TJ suffered a blackout when his relationship with Amy was uncovered.
"However this podcast reveal is something he needed to say, and it is a begin.
"Bantering with Amy on the podcast about their consuming is a beginning.
"The excessive expense of it's TJ's approach of showing his drawback.
"Once out within the open to fans and the public, he could also be higher positioned to cope with it."
Apparently, the distinction between their wholesome, marathon-loving way of life could not seem larger.
Amy was recognized with breast cancer after having a mammogram in October 2013 on GMA.
In 2014, she had a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemotherapy.
"That's the only main change," Amy stated of their podcast.
"We've all the time been runners, and we've got all the time been pretty good about watching what we eat, so the alcohol is the large change that we've made."
Hemmings weighed in.
"It might be that she turns to alcohol or just feels low and depressing," she stated.
"They both need to seek out strategies to remain level-headed and calm.
"Amy posts far more online about boozy occasions out than TJ does. Once more, this seems a bit of insensitive of her."
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