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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 544208" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>It really sounds to me like she is still struggling with the affects of addiction. I know for my Oldest, pain medications made depression worse. She definitely needs some help, but as you know, she has to be the one to seek it. It's very difficult for you to do much from so far away, and that must be incredibly frustrating. For now, I'd suggest educating yourself as much as you can about addiction, and perhaps attending some Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meetings, to get some support. </p><p></p><p>I will say that in my experience, lecturing an addict about what they're doing to themselves and to their family usually backfires. It tends to give them another reason to drink/take pills and in this case, may just make her more depressed. I think giving her love and support is key right now, but doing so with firm boundaries in place. Perhaps you could offer to help her find some help for herself, when she's ready.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 544208, member: 1157"] It really sounds to me like she is still struggling with the affects of addiction. I know for my Oldest, pain medications made depression worse. She definitely needs some help, but as you know, she has to be the one to seek it. It's very difficult for you to do much from so far away, and that must be incredibly frustrating. For now, I'd suggest educating yourself as much as you can about addiction, and perhaps attending some Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meetings, to get some support. I will say that in my experience, lecturing an addict about what they're doing to themselves and to their family usually backfires. It tends to give them another reason to drink/take pills and in this case, may just make her more depressed. I think giving her love and support is key right now, but doing so with firm boundaries in place. Perhaps you could offer to help her find some help for herself, when she's ready. [/QUOTE]
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