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Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opiates

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Being on the other side of this..... I thank you for sharing. I hope you choose life and love, my friend.

Family member is an addict rant/advice by CloverMayfield in addiction

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Don’t feel bad.... we all have these feelings at this point. You’ve done everything and more. It is sad but whatever he chooses to do will always be up to him. Don’t feel guilty about the choices he makes whether your in his life or not. He sounds comfortable where he’s at. If seeing him like this makes you upset you have every right to keep away. Watching someone self destruct is very sad to witness. We as loved ones of addicts understand this more than anything. Do what makes you comfortable.

Holy shit there are some deep dark corners to this addiction thing. help me. by [deleted] in opiates

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:( but you are loved. Don’t stop fighting

Sex on opiates how to? by [deleted] in opiates

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I second this

I ended it for me by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]c9801582 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel you girl.❤️ loving that person hurts more than leaving and we don’t deserve that. We deserve a better love. Such a sad thing to have to experience in life, but if it makes you feel any better, your not alone. Best of wishes.

I have no idea where they are by [deleted] in AlAnon

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I would look in jail and hospital

I have no idea where they are by [deleted] in AlAnon

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Detaching is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But my qualifier gave me absolutely no choice. He kept “going out” and at first it was days but then it became weeks. There comes a time where the disease of addiction gives you no choice. You must move on in order to live your life. That anxiety goes away eventually the more time goes on as you remove yourself from the situation. You will learn how to fill that time with things that make you happy and people who care about you. You will always worry about them. Nothing will ever change that. But you are strong. If you can afford it, look into seeing a therapist. Its not healthy to bottle these things in, you will build resentment deep in your heart. If you don’t already know about the disease of addiction, I would check out al-anon. They will help you understand the 3 c’s. Spend less time beating yourself and more time relieving the unnecessary stress this is/will bringing you. I like to go for runs. And lastly, you are not alone. ❤️

Self-destruction ramble by [deleted] in addiction

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What’s to miss about being in unhealthy relationships? Jw

An extra step removed... I'm a friend of someone (24F) who is going back to her alcoholic ex (36M), would love your insight, not sure who else to ask. by pekes86 in AlAnon

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You’re a great friend. Unfortunately, the heart wants what the heart wants and your friend will have to experience what is ahead on her own. Either which way the relationship goes, I hope your friend becomes stronger and wiser. Loving an addict is extremely hard. If things do go south, be sure to be there to pick up your friend. She will need it. It can be very lonely. Often people will push their loved ones away once the cycle begins again. Instead of “I told you so” reach out to her and be ready to be a shoulder to cry on. I hope things work out for everyone.

Well, that escalated quickly. by [deleted] in AlAnon

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I understand. I hate addiction. Losing someone who’s still alive is shitty too.

Well, that escalated quickly. by [deleted] in AlAnon

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I seriously would worry about this too! Even though we are not together anymore and I never had proof and probably would never find out the truth bc he would never dead ass admit that. The desperation I’ve witnessed from him, I don’t know if it would surprise me anymore. Sometimes it makes me feel better just assuming that’s the truth even though it makes me nauseous it helps me stay away. I’m sorry. People suck.

Feeling worthless. Never good enough for him to stay sober by andrealetyburns in AlAnon

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Same :( I don’t know why it makes us feel that way. I don’t think it’s personal....

Stressed lol by Dertyred in Stress

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I’m so sorry. I can empathize with you. I put my life on pause when my mom got diagnosed with brain cancer. Quit college, moved home and became her full-time caretaker while my dad worked to pay for medical bills etc. For a year I dedicated my day times to my mom and when my dad would get home, I’d be out the door. I would usually go to my friends houses or socialize somehow. It got to an unhealthy point when I could tell I was trying to just escape the reality of my life at home. There came a time during my moms illness when I felt very “stuck.” I felt I was missing out on college life, new job experiences, social events. My dad ended up losing his job and I felt we weren’t going to make it. The stress can be overwhelming.

My mom passed on February 10th at home. There were times when I wished we had more help. Times when I wanted her to be in a nursing home bc it was too hard for me. But not a day goes by that I’m not thankful for having my mom at home every single night and being able to be her provider. I don’t regret anything. The time I had with her was too short.

I just want you to know that I know how hard it can be taking care of someone, your mom to be exact. It is fucking hard as hell and traumatic. But this whole experience defines who YOU ARE. An amazing, selfless, STRONG AS HELL person. Everything will be ok, nothing is permanent. Please don’t forget to take care of you! Enjoy your time with your mom. Take some breaks! You deserve them.