My husband and I continue to be unemployed. I am discovering that my husband is becoming addicted to xanex. He is a drinker, most people would say he is a weekend alcoholic. Now he needs pills to sleep, pills to get through the day. I am concerned. Recently our pcp prescribed 180 supply of these pills (2/2/2010), when I saw the contents of the bottle yesterday, there were only 17 pills. He had a supply of six months! I am so stressed and worried sick that I find myself crying for no reason. I feel trapped in the house with this man who has a very addictive personality. I ask God to help us…to help him find a job because lately I have thoughts that I am ashamed of. I feel sick most of the time, I can’t sleep and I am deeply concerned. Please ladies, pray for us!
| Stress in our home is making me ill |
March 12, 2010
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Hola Judy, que Dios te acompa~ne, te cuide y te de paz. this too will pass although it seems enormous right now. You must speak to your doctor about your husband’s addiction and also about your distress. Then you have to make it a point to get out of the house at least 1 hour a day. I read your profile and you live in PA so is cold there right now, too bad you can walk w/your dog if you have one, or alone if you do not. The gym will be the perfect spot but if you are not working doubt that you have the funds to join one. You paint, that is a wonderful way of destressing. Your husband is going thru the same thing as you, he is just suppressing it by taking pills and booze. Trust you have healthcare to visit a doctor for depression. AA is a wonderful way of getting therapy for free. That would be an excellent choice for your husband. Dios es amor, hablale.
yes it is a trap, I left an addict man, I could not cope, it was a nightmare, whole families are addicts you need to have a doctor that help you, you could not cope alone, he could be very angry if he quit, a hell.
I was on Xanax, now its generic, for 5 years. I am trying to wean myself off it. It’s hard. It’s a very addictive drug. I will wean myself off it. To cut to the chase, I’ve lived with a drug addict (my son) for 13 years. He is now 31. Drugs have made him look old. Living with a drug addict is stressful. He’s been through treatment three times. He is now in recovery. Living with him is still hard, even in recovery. Your husband needs treatment, your family (if there are other children) needs counseling, you need Alanon so you learn to understand chemical addiction. I have found, with my son, in-patient treatment works best. I’ve been where you are, done that. Reach out & ask for help. God be with you!