[nozmo]

I can identify with how you’re feeling as I’m having a similar problem with my brother. It just feels like he’s being completely selfish and dragging me down with him, although I know addiction is more complicated than that. It’s absolutely heartbreaking and it’s taking over my life at the minute. I’m the only family he has left and the burden of responsibility on me is hard to cope with.

I think you’re doing the right thing by getting it out there. You have made a start and hopefully things will kick on from here. I’ve received some good advice from Drinkline and the over 50s alcohol helpline (I’m not suggesting you’re over 50, it’s just the one I tried because I’m 55!). Both their numbers are on this website if you want to try giving them a ring? If nothing else it helps to vent your feelings to another person who listens, understands, and is completely impartial. They also have some local numbers that might be able to help.

I’m off to see how my brother is doing in a minute. Hopefully he won’t be lying on the floor in a stupor as he has been for the last two days.

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