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Hi Georgie,

Thanks for sharing your story and we’re so sorry to hear about what you’re currently going through with your son’s ketamine addiction and the impact it is having in you which sounds so difficult.

It’s important to speak with someone about what you are going through – you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123, they are always available, 24/7.

The following charities also have webchats for family members affected by a loved one’s substance use to speak with someone, that are available right now:

CGL (until 8pm) – visit here

We Are With You (until 9pm) – visit here

Information & guidance is also available on the Adfam website.

Take care and best wishes,

Adfam

[lindyloo]

Hi Georgie, welcome to the forum, everyone here has a loved one who has addictions.

I was so sorry to read your story, yet another family affected by the evils of addiction and the devastation it brings with it.

I usually post on the Theresa thread. There are several of us mums with sons with addictions. All varying degrees of addiction but the same sad story . Parents worrying and being stressed and anxious, and not knowing what to do for the best.

I wanted you to know that you are not alone in this nightmare.

The mums on the Theresa thread are very kind and supportive. The adfam homepage and Icarus trust also offer advice and support.

I can only say from experience that unless they ready and willing to seek help, there’s little we can do until then.

Please look after your own health and well-being, find time for yourself. Perhaps let the doctor know how you feel too.

Keep in touch here.

Stay strong

Lx ❤

[georgie1410]

Thanks for the replies so far. I am on antidepressants – but today I was actually thinking I could end it all easily. I feel so lonely – my family are very religious so they know nothing. I feel ashamed to talk to friends about it. I really am starting to feel it’s my fault and that is why I need to talk. I am very isolated and he is starting to scare me with his confrontational aggressive approach. He said I am a stress trigger and the cause of his addiction – that is what I am starting to think.

[lindyloo]

Georgie, this forum is a godsend. There are people here who understand, they have, or are going through similar problems. No one will judge you, there are also people in recovery offering support and advice too.

My family aren’t aware of my son’s addiction either. It would rock their worlds! But I have confided in two close friends which helps.

It’s tough for me and my husband and daughter. Like you say, you try to hold it together, just take each minute, hour, day at a time. Don’t think too far ahead.

Our sons lash out at us because we are the closest to them. Deep down they don’t mean it, the drugs turn them into people we don’t recognise. It’s definitely no reflection on you as a mother- you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t care.

❤

[georgie1410]

Can someone point me to the Theresa thread?

[lindyloo]

Click onto ‘share your story ‘ at the top, then scroll back until you see the Theresa thread.

The other mums are so supportive.

Lx

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