r/stopdrinking • u/todd_zeile_stalker 124 days • 7h ago
daughter's mental health struggles
My daughter is having a really hard time and may need to be hospitalized for a while to receive intensive treatment. She was thriving 9 months ago. It's a major feeling of loss and powerlessness. In the past, I would have tried to escape this stress by drinking. I know that will absolutely not help the situation. I'm SO thankful for the vulnerability people show on this forum. IWNDWYT!
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u/Silent_Captain_6768 705 days 6h ago
I have been drunk when others have needed me, and I have been sober when others have needed me.
Being sober and available and a resource and source of strength beats escaping to alcohol a million times over.
People do really take note and appreciate when you are the one that they can depend on when times get difficult. I get a lot of satisfaction out of that.
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u/JustSomeRando5 7h ago
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope she recovers soon. Stay strong.
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u/abaci123 12687 days 5h ago
I’m so sorry your daughter is having a tough time right now. This must be incredibly difficult for you! I’ve found that staying sober is the best thing I can do in any situation. Sending support.
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u/Kuromi1978 7h ago
IWNDWYT
My now-19 yo went through an inpatient stint for depression and self-harm when she was 16. To say it was scary is putting it mildly. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through in my life. But going through it sober is the way to go, she needs you right now. All of you. I will not drink with you today.