My Sister told me she is trying to get of meth, which she has been smoking for six months (it could be longer, she rarely tells the truth). For two weeks I have looked after her while our parents were away. Suddenly she is angry with me and wants nothing to do with me. She has moved out until next week when I go back interstate to study. Is it possible she is back on the stuff? Is she in danger living on her own? What can anyone tell me about meth as she doesn't seem to know herself.
I should add that it has now been 4 weeks since she told me she wanted to quit.
It is very common for meth users to push away everyone that and everything that comes between them and their true love ,.....meth . did she go through a period of 2 to 3 days where she did nothing but sleep??? not many people if any will quit after 6 months straight of using without crashing hard for a few . On the other hand ...... if she has quit ...many people experience anger , and depression issues . my guess is she is still using ....I will bet if a poll was taken of recovering addicts ......most would say they "talked about quitting " many times before actually going through with it , and even then it takes many of us several tries to succeeed. good luck, feel free to ask more questions or just vent your frustration .....AL
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I have just called her and read out some other peoples experiences with recovery and that seemed to make her feel a little better. She says she is still not using and really tierd. A friend is spending the night with her so she is not on her own.
I am glad to have found this site, I may get her to have a look when she comes back.
I have just called her and read out some other peoples experiences with recovery and that seemed to make her feel a little better. She says she is still not using and really tierd. A friend is spending the night with her so she is not on her own.
I am glad to have found this site, I may get her to have a look when she comes back.
after rereading your post ....seeing as how she has moved out "untill" you leave. I would put money on her still using . as for her being in danger??? by her using ??? you cant "force" her to quit , only she can make that decision to try quitting . the longer she uses....the harder it gets to stop. Express your concern , as you already know coming down on her only drives her away , let her know you are there for her , but she has to be honest with you and herself . help her only if she helps herself . stay in touch with us if we can help in any way . other than that ....learn as much about issues in dealing with loved ones .....check out the families/friends of addicts topic....Bob B has written some good topics in dealing with addicts and not enabling them. good luck
Thanks again. I learnt more about how I treat my boyfriend rather than my sister but all information will come in handy. I know now that she is still drinking, maybe smoking pot (j's not bongs) and still likes to take e's. Any addiction she kicks she seems to replace with another. She opened a clothing shop and is addicted to that and used the meth to stay awake to get the books done etc. She has tried three n.a. groups but that didn't suit her and sees a psycologist fortnightly. She's talented, gorgeous but can't stand reality. I don't really know how to help her, and only listen and help her find information on the latest drug of choice. I don't get angry about the drug use but can crack it at her when she anoys me (as siblings do). I know now that she is probably still feeling pretty rotten and have called her to tell her I care and hope she is feeling ok. Thanks for offering this forum, I found out about it from by best friend who has used it to help her through quiting heroin. She say's there is nothing like it in Australia and found it a great help, as did her family.
Thanks again :-)
Thanks again :-)
