Trying to help a friend get off Xanax. I’ve never tried any pills so I have I idea where to start.
Feedback: I really appreciate the feedback. I did not know how crazy that stuff is. I will try my best on my side to help him.
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You can't do a damn thing. I speak as a recovering heroin, crack and alcohol addict. I had to hit "bottom" before it sank in that I needed to quit, I'm afraid that hitting bottom is the only "permanent" solution for ending an addiction.
True that.
Hitting the precipice is not a cliche. As a recovering alcoholic it took getting to the point of losing everything before I snapped and did a 180. (by everything, I mean EVERYTHING)
Don't discount tough love when helping an addict either. If you are only telling them, "it's gonna be okay" or the like it aint helping.
Personally, I knew I couldn't do it alone and at that point I had no one in my life to turn to. That's when I turned to Jesus and asked for divine intervention. The Holy Spirit came over me instantly from head to toe. It was exhilarating to say the least and i asked to no longer have the desire to drink. From that point forward I can honestly say that I have zero desire for anything mind altering.
It wasn't easy though. I had to immediately change my lifestyle. The desire was no longer there, but the daily habits had to be broken.
I know it's not a lot of impact from a stranger, but I really am proud of you for this.
This is exactly the way to do it, and it isn't easy. I can't say I know a lot of addicts, but the ones I do know whove succeeded ONLY made it with a relationship with Christ.
Keep it up.
maybe the friend did hit rock bottom and is reaching out for help. you dont really know. provide some advice or personal anecdote instead of the YoU cAnT dO ShIET ay?
My personal anecdote? How about 30 years of addiction, does that qualify?
All one can do is don't enable them, but let them know you do love them.
That’s scary. Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it