Hi Pambler
Glad you have us all on here
We all have things to share that may help
Addiction is so difficult to understand
My son is doing well now he’s been off the booze since November
He had a slip up in April but he’s sorted himself out
He’s says the key thing is to be occupied
He’s join a few groups not for alcoholic
But for people who are lonely and need company
He’s done a couple of repair shop things
And goes walking with some guys
Also joined a wellness centre
Danger times are when he’s not working
And has time on his hands
He has been having counseling every week since February he doesn’t tell me about it but he says if has really help to get rid of a lot of baggage that he’s been carrying about for years
He’s actually started to like himself
He’s has been in a very dark place and was treating himself with huge amounts of alcohol
He has been in hospital about 6 times in the last 18 months he’s broken bones from falling down the stairs he had that many bruises I thought he might have something seriously wrong with him
He’s has been so reckless with his health
It not easy to get yourself out of the downward spiral
It is in my opinion a form of self harm
Please please try to get some counselling
Or join a support group
You life is worth so much more that you are giving it
Drugs are not your friends they may blank out what you are feeling but it’s short lived
You can talk on here someone will always be listening and willing to give you advise
Take care of yourself nobody is coming knocking on your door to offer help
Try to get proactive seek help
Love and hugs Joanie x