[kateplumb]

I have no idea what hell you and your son are going through – but you don’t strike me as the sort of person that would give up. You have already come so far. I do think now is the time to get more long term professional help, I’m sure you know this. I’m a dependant user so my story is different so I can’t begin to know how you feel. I wish you both a better future.

[believe]

Kateplumb – Thank you for taking the time to message me, I really appreciate that.

I am so frightened for my son and myself. I don’t know if I am facilitating him being able to use drugs in a comfortable home. He only has a part time cleaning job so he does not have much money, barely gives me any rent and is fed and looked after. He obviously spends his money on drugs rather than looking to the future of moving out and being self-sufficient.

His mental health is very bad but he cannot access counselling as he is on drugs and he says he wants to kick the drugs first, but to me it is all part of why he has made these choices and how to stop. Just going round in circles trying to get help. He cannot access a psychologist unless he is hearing voices etc and is sectioned.

[lindyloo]

Hi Believe welcome to the forum. Everyone here has a loved one with addictions and also some people in recovery offering support and advice.

I’m so sorry to read your story, you must be exhausted with this nightmare of addiction.

I agree with Kate Plumb, you should seek advice from the Adfam homepage or Icarus trust, or maybe Drugfam. It’s very important that you look after your own health and well-being and only then, will you be able to get the strength to support your son.

I usually post on the Theresa thread, we are a group of mums who have sons with addictions.

It’s good to talk or vent to others who have been in similar situations. The ladies are so kind and supportive.

My son is currently , thankfully in recovery at the moment. I never get complacent as we all know with mental health issues/adhd, ocd etc things can change pretty quickly.

I just wanted you to know there’s no need to feel alone in this nightmare of addiction.

Take care ❤

Lx

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