It all started at 3am two weeks ago. I woke up in the middle of the night and for some reason could not stop worrying. I dated someone 8 years ago and for some reason now I am constantly worrying about them. I couldn't sleep for a few days. So, my search began. I couldn't remember his real name. Just the nickname he went by. I knew the general area that he would probably be in so that's where I started. However, I live 6 hours away from there, so let's just say it wasn't easy. As the search progressed I started hearing things which raised my concern. "He's probably tweaking his life away." - "He's on one." - "I feel sorry for anyone who would get involved with him."
My heart told me to ignore this and keep looking. The person I knew was not like this at all. The person I knew was a sweet heart, one of the most loving people I ever met.
Four days ago I finally was able to contact my friend. He told me that he was a mess and something needed to change. He told me that he tried to get into a rehab but they were full. 2 days ago my friend arrived here and is now staying with me.
My heart hurts so much for him. He just cries and cries... It's like he's seeing himself for the first time, even though this is not the first time he has tried to get clean. He told me he has Hep C. He told me he does not have HIV but I want him to get tested again.
So, my question is... Does anyone have any tips for me as someone who loves him? I just don't know what to do other than love him. I think he should see a drug counselor, and he agrees. He's pretty much just been sleeping and eating. I have been encouraging him to drink a lot of water.
He is feeling bad about his appearance... His teeth are pretty much ground down to nothing, and he has sores all over from picking. It just breaks my heart.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
OH and by the way... All of those people were wrong about him. Other than the drug addiction, he is just as sweet as before. Only broken down now :(
My heart told me to ignore this and keep looking. The person I knew was not like this at all. The person I knew was a sweet heart, one of the most loving people I ever met.
Four days ago I finally was able to contact my friend. He told me that he was a mess and something needed to change. He told me that he tried to get into a rehab but they were full. 2 days ago my friend arrived here and is now staying with me.
My heart hurts so much for him. He just cries and cries... It's like he's seeing himself for the first time, even though this is not the first time he has tried to get clean. He told me he has Hep C. He told me he does not have HIV but I want him to get tested again.
So, my question is... Does anyone have any tips for me as someone who loves him? I just don't know what to do other than love him. I think he should see a drug counselor, and he agrees. He's pretty much just been sleeping and eating. I have been encouraging him to drink a lot of water.
He is feeling bad about his appearance... His teeth are pretty much ground down to nothing, and he has sores all over from picking. It just breaks my heart.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
OH and by the way... All of those people were wrong about him. Other than the drug addiction, he is just as sweet as before. Only broken down now :(
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Im so sorrry! The best thing you could do is be there for him. If he feels he has to do something, let him. Dont stop him. What he really needs is just a shoulder to cry on(':
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