[lau19]

Yeah I tell him about what else the money can be spent on and he hates himself for it. I can tell his mindset and thinking is improving and he’s trying hard not to use as much or as often.

I’ve messaged a guy he works with today to tell him that everyone needs to stop offering it to him. He says no the first time to them but then they say ‘go on, just have a bit’. His mate messaged back to apologise and said he didn’t realise how bad it was.

About 2 months ago he stopped going out with his mates because they use too so he’s cut out that social aspect, it then that makes it hard for him cause he’s stuck at home with me all the time until he can find himself a hobbie.

[lau19]

He works on a building site. Yeah we have a 7 month old so the anxiety of that has increased his use. Think he mainly uses when he’s stressed or anxious but also says he uses it so he can be motivated to do things.

He knows why he should stop and that he doesn’t want to use but he just can’t overcome his cravings

[lau19]

He was spending £200 a day but has recently cut it down to £40-80 per day. The problem is that everyone does it where he works so it’s hard to get away from. He’s told me he doesn’t do it at work now and will do it at home so I can see what he’s using. And I’m in control of his money now but how do I know if he’s racking up an iou with his mates!?

I’ve told him to read a book or do a jigsaw puzzle but ‘it’s not his thing’. I don’t know what else to suggest.

He has addiction forums that he reads and chats on and he’s been watching addiction programmes on Netflix.

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