Tired_penguin9678 OP t1_jeepzet wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Reply to comment by trishsf in I (23F) feel like a horrible person because I am not sure I can continue supporting boyfriend (26M) with his addiction problems. by Tired_penguin9678

This is actually the first relationship I have ever been in with someone who has any type of addiction problems. I didn't know he was at first obviously but then he started smoking around me and then one night after he stayed over I found pills in his pants and he lied to me about what they were saying they were just supplements. I have been seeing a therapist so hopefully things get better. I just feel so bad because I feel like I am giving up on them.

[deleted] t1_jeeqmi7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:07 PM

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trishsf t1_jeezeie wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:06 PM

You can’t help an addict. The only person who can help is the addict. He has to want to be sober. Then he would need to commit to sobriety. I really suggest Nar-anon. Ask your therapist about it. It would really give you more insight into the mind of an addict (scary place) and help you realize that you are powerless in this situation.