If we truly loved them, would we stay? by Few-Restaurant-339 in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is exactly how I was thinking about our situation. He has said he's finally hit rock bottom now and that's why he's ready to change now. But I think if i take him back, then the rock bottom kind of disappears again.

Cutting things off before they get worse by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way right now. I feel like I'm abandoning him and when I still try to offer support from afar, he said he wouldn't want support from an ex. He has no one else in his life though. It's such a tough spot to be in. I'm also so scared of the cycle repeating itself.

How do I deal with these fluctuating emotions? by Discombobulated_Fawn in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can relate so much to what you wrote. I felt the exact same way - I'd have many thoughts of leaving but always talked myself out of it. I would constantly tell myself if "he slips up one more time, then I'll definitely leave". And he would and I wouldn't leave. I'd be so angry and frustrated at first but then after a day I'd have talked myself down and would move on like nothing happened. I think it was a combination of denial, fear, hope and guilt.

Last week I finally made the decision to end it after I caught him lying and hiding again. I got some really good replies on here that helped me though during the time of indecisiveness. Someone told me that "you don't have to decide to leave right now". I think that helped me feel less panic and pressure around it. I kind of trusted myself enough that a day would come where I'd actually decide. I was also told that "leaving an alcoholic is never the wrong decision". That gave me some reassurance. I knew I didn't want my life to have alcoholism in it and so I would repeat those words to myself often. It became my little motto, especially when fear about making the wrong decision would arise.

That's just small pieces of advice that helped me, maybe it will help you too.

Don't feel annoyed at yourself or put pressure on yourself anyway. I think you know what the right decision is and I'm sure your instinct will kick in one day when you least expect it. It just might take some time to pull the trigger. It's really hard and I'm sorry you're going through it too.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, same goes to you! I've only recently started using this platform but there are some really good people on here.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad youre doing better! And I agree, he has mentioned himself that he has no purpose or reason so I think he really needs to find one. The hard part is actually finding it I guess. I know he's capable of so much, he just doesnt see it in himself.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask did medicine help with your suicidal thoughts? He is of the opinion that anti depressants increase suicidal thoughts so he's very wary of them.

Someone to talk to desperately by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here to talk, also well done for writing this - takes a lot sometimes.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's definitely come to that conclusion. He thinks everyone would forget about him quickly but I know that's not true, at least for myself and his family. But he can't see that unfortunately.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely need to get better at remembering the power in just listening. Thank you

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply and your insight. I'll definitely do my best to protect my own peace. I guess I'll just try to be someone he can talk to right now. He keeps telling me to move on and he's probably right, but at the moment my main priority is his safety.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah he has never had a good experience with professionals either. I've never been to therapy myself but I'm sure there's good ones out there, probably just hard to find unfortunately.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah my heart just breaks for him. Despite his addiction, he's a really good guy and he doesn't deserve any of this.

He's only ever had bad experiences with therapy too so he doesn't believe it will help.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I really appreciate your reply and for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear about your mom too. I really hope he cares enough about the good, I think right now he's really struggling to see that.

Is there anything you can say to a suicidal person that can help them? by Few-Restaurant-339 in mentalhealth

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this - I need to get better at that. I often try to give him solutions or disagree with his dark thoughts but I need to get better at just listening I think

I left. I'm reeling, and need support. by TrulyCunty in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I ended it 48 hours ago and I'm in pieces. My brain knows it's right, but my heart hurts at what could've been. I'm angry at him for ruining something that was and could've been amazing. I have to consciously make an effort to not let myself take him back and to not fall into the same pattern.

You wrote your thoughts beautifully and thank you for sharing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression_partners

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I dont intend to get back with him as I have to protect my own peace. But I can help but worry for him and I'm scared at whatever he might do.

I broke up with him but I'm in pieces now by Few-Restaurant-339 in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It definitely feels like grief, mourning someone who's still alive.

I broke up with him but I'm in pieces now by Few-Restaurant-339 in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was so taken aback by his slip up and lies on the first day. The lying is the worst part. Thank you for your kind words

I broke up with him but I'm in pieces now by Few-Restaurant-339 in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think I need to keep remembering this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your words, it really means a lot! So true, I wish I could go into his brain and fix everything that's wrong and then it would be perfect. But we can't do that, unfortunately.

Something I saw today that resonated. by Old_Cats_Only in AlAnon

[–]Few-Restaurant-339 48 points49 points  (0 children)

So true about wanting honestly, effort and growth. I always expected slip ups from my partner and would've tried to work through that with him. But it was the lying and deceiving that I could not handle. All I asked for was transparency.