This is a great place to get started.
A favourite inspiring quote (if you have one).
I’m Vik, the community manager here, and I'm really excited to get this community going!
And a quote that I love is “If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.” ~Daisaku Ikeda.
Welcome to the forum and thank you sharing your experiences.
I'm sorry to read that you are going through a difficult time, it is very hard to see someone you care about and love lose themselves. It is important to seek supports for yourself at this stage. Please continue to share your story and hopefully other members will respond soon.
Welcome to the forum @Amanda 565, and thank you for your post!
Sounds like a really tough situation to be in, I'm glad you've reached out. Perhaps the community has some ideas for you on ways you can look after and care for yourself at this time?
Looking forward to reading about how you're going soon.
Hi I am Deb. I am the Mother of a man aged 34 with metal health issues and drug use.
To make matters worse he is in Perth and I am in Sydney.
go down hill is breaking my heart.
Sometimes I just want to scream. I hope this forum will give me some insight.
Hi @debsds, welcome to the forums! Thank you for your post.
I can definitely understand that that's a really difficult situation to be in, well done for reaching out.
Looking forward to this community growing and for you to meet more parents who understand where you are and to share support.
Looking after yourself is really important, and sometimes something that doesn't come as a priority when concerned about others. Are there some things that you do to try to look after yourself sometimes? How are you feeling this week?
I live with a 32 days sober alcoholic who is also the father of my 2 younger children. He doesnt go to meetings which arent for every one i get that. However last night he blamed my for drinking problem. He had been a drinker for as long as i have known him 10year. Only til recently did he wake up and seek help from doc. So now he is on tabs abd seeing a psych once a fortnight.
Thanks for reaching out to our community.
It sounds like a really difficult situation to be in. We're appreshaite you connecting with our community for support.
Looking after yourself is really important, and sometimes something that doesn't come as a priority when concerned about others. Are there some things that you do to try to look after yourself sometimes?
I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right place. My name is Kate and my boyfriend of 2 years is a “former” heroin addict and is on the methadone program. Unfortunately, I found out this week that he has been using. I’m so out of my depth with anything drug related and I’m not sure what steps I need to take to help him. I want to be supportive and understanding but I have no idea where to start. I’m hoping someone in this forum can draw on their personal experiences and give me some advice.
It sounds like a really difficult situation for you and your boyfriend to be in, It is hard to know what to do specially if you feel you're like out of your depth.
Hi @debsds , hope you are well. What are some strategies that have work for you in terms of supporting a loved one?
Stay in contact with us and keep checking in for more support.