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<blockquote data-quote="MuM_of_OCD_kiddo" data-source="post: 451226" data-attributes="member: 12241"><p>I totally understand about the part of having to be ready for drastic measures. You've got to work yourself up to it, put your thick skin armor on and get mentally ready for the mayhem that may follow, and be also prepared to follow through amd enforce new rules, guide lines and consequences if they are broken. I am glad your husband is with you on that - it is easier to deal if your spouse is on the same page with you, and has your back. And you know it is going to be UGLY there for a while.</p><p></p><p>Another word of encouragement - do whatever you need to do - soon. Situations like this can drag on forever, and they will drain you - emotionally, physically and financially too. I always feel when dealing with an addict [no matter what their poison] = the sooner they hit rock bottom, the sooner they can begin recovery and healing, and the more life [years, health, endurance] to enjoy is left when they have it back under control. I also think with a "new" addict that the chances of a swifter recovery are more achievable, like for someone who has been years and years in the scene and is entirely entrenched in booze, drugs, and high risk behavior. </p><p></p><p>I think you also should have a good look at C, there is something going on with both that caused the drinking issues out of the blue. I think you really ought to have both drug tested - asap. Tonight, tomorrow - and fully unexpected out of the blue. I know that there are drug tests available over the counter, but am not sure if they are any good or not. Maybe someone else can make some suggestions here...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MuM_of_OCD_kiddo, post: 451226, member: 12241"] I totally understand about the part of having to be ready for drastic measures. You've got to work yourself up to it, put your thick skin armor on and get mentally ready for the mayhem that may follow, and be also prepared to follow through amd enforce new rules, guide lines and consequences if they are broken. I am glad your husband is with you on that - it is easier to deal if your spouse is on the same page with you, and has your back. And you know it is going to be UGLY there for a while. Another word of encouragement - do whatever you need to do - soon. Situations like this can drag on forever, and they will drain you - emotionally, physically and financially too. I always feel when dealing with an addict [no matter what their poison] = the sooner they hit rock bottom, the sooner they can begin recovery and healing, and the more life [years, health, endurance] to enjoy is left when they have it back under control. I also think with a "new" addict that the chances of a swifter recovery are more achievable, like for someone who has been years and years in the scene and is entirely entrenched in booze, drugs, and high risk behavior. I think you also should have a good look at C, there is something going on with both that caused the drinking issues out of the blue. I think you really ought to have both drug tested - asap. Tonight, tomorrow - and fully unexpected out of the blue. I know that there are drug tests available over the counter, but am not sure if they are any good or not. Maybe someone else can make some suggestions here... [/QUOTE]
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