Has anyone started using drugs/alcohol since your loved one was incarcerated?

[sblvsmb]

I was wondering do any of you or have any of your struggled with starting to use drugs/alcohol since your loved one went in?

[mrssunnyb]

I Would Have To Say No. I Have Way To Much Importand Things To Do And Take Care Of To Add More To It.

[iverske9]

I think sometimes its easier to try and dull the pain with alcohol and drugs then living with the loneliness. I have been making sure to not intake too much alcohol and surround myself with my friends and family to help the loneliness. This seems to be working great. I hope if you do feel like you have a problem you would seek help....you don't want to destroy your life for any man. Good luck!

[sblvsmb]

My husband is very angry with me right now over this. I am so confused/angry/sad, etc. I thought he would be more understanding but he is furious.

[texasgrl]

I avoided alcohol like the plague when all this first happened, because I was already soooo depressed, that I was scared what I would do if I had large quantities of another depressant inside me...
But I do completely understand. I have prescriptions from my doctor that help with the pain.

[taylormade]

To be honest, i was taking a WHOLE bunch of xanex after Lee left. It was a major problem, drinking with them too. The days i wasn't taken them i was more depressed than ever.

[sblvsmb]

Originally Posted by taylormade

To be honest, i was taking a WHOLE bunch of xanex after Lee left. It was a major problem, drinking with them too. The days i wasn't taken them i was more depressed than ever.

That's me ~ how's you stop? Did your man get mad at you?

[JKB's Girl]

Originally Posted by sblvsmb

I was wondering do any of you or have any of you struggled with starting to use drugs/alcohol since your loved one went in?

I haven't had this problem in many years, but I have found myself tempted many times to dive headfirst back into this behavior due to the stress of this life. But even tho it may dull the pain for a short while, I know it will still be there when I sober up, so I'd rather deal with it in other ways that don't have the possible consequence of addiction, at least not an addiction to a chemical.

I hope that you find some other avenue to help you overcome this problem, and don't be too hard on your man, sounds like he is worried about you and that he loves you. You must remember he is in a place where he doesn't want you to end up as so many others have done due to the negative influence of drugs and alcohol.

[sblvsmb]

Originally Posted by lkendrick

I haven't had this problem in many years, but I have found myself tempted many times to dive headfirst back into this behavior due to the stress of this life. But even tho it may dull the pain for a short while, I know it will still be there when I sober up, so I'd rather deal with it in other ways that don't have the possible consequence of addiction, at least not an addiction to a chemical.

I hope that you find some other avenue to help you overcome this problem, and don't be too hard on your man, sounds like he is worried about you and that he loves you. You must remember he is in a place where he doesn't want you to end up as so many others have done due to the negative influence of drugs and alcohol.

Thank you ~ I know that is what it is ~ he is frustrated becasue he knows my pain is because I don't have him. He does not want to see me destroy what we have and by the time he comes home ~ have nothing.

I try to occupy my time, but the pain is still there.

[honeyg]

I don't do drugs and rarely drink. My man got himself put in prison and as much as I miss him, I need to be strong out here for myself and for him. Last thing he needs is to be worrying about me.

[moniqueSC]

I have never done drugs and I am a social drinker. I had my doctor prescibe me an antidepressant to help me cope with my depression after my b/f was locked up. Thank goodenss I did that or I'm not sure how I would have made it otherwise.

[RAY"GIRL]

Yes I Was Clean And Sober For 10 Months... But When He Was In The Hole For His First Time Ever He Would Write Me He Thought I Wasnt Being Here For Him He Wasnt Getting Any Mail Nothing For A Month And A Half So Yes Thats What Id Did!!!! But Not For Long Trying To Get Back On Track!!!ive Got 2and 1/2 Weeks Clean Now... Its Very Hard!!! I Was Writting Him Every Day 2 Or3 Xs A Day And He Wasnt Getting Nothing So I Did What I Do Run And Cover Up The Hurt!!!!!!

[witchlinblue]

Not I, though I struggled a long while ago for many years. I was clean when I met my husband and if anything his addiction has kept me that way. Sometimes the lonliness of being separated from your loved one and all that goes with having a loved one in prison is more than some can take and they turn to booze or various forms of drugs or prescription meds. Its not unusual at all. There have been times that I wished I could just for a moment release myself from it all and hide behind a substance but I wont do it. But for some they have fallen in that trap. If you are struggling, please feel comfortable letting us know or talking about it here or even privately in a pm. We are here and we all have shoulders that are yours if you need it.
If you are struggling, please feel free to talk about it. There are many of us that will be there for you if you need it. Also if you need help feel free to pm me and I will try to find resources in your area. God Bless, my prayers are with you. HUGS !!!

[MonkeyBoi77]

No drugs cuz thats what she is in for but I do drink a little more than I should but I work damn near 7 days a week! I drink when I am out with family or out at the clubs and at home to relax trust me the stress and hurt dont go away but the booze momentarily helps me forget.

[angelica916]

No, I haven't and it has crossed my mind.