It seems like most addicts don't have a healthy love of or appreciation for themselves. So they tend to stick with other haters, because people who are proof that life sucks justify to a user all the reasons he or she uses. If someone says, "You are worth more than this," they will run because the truth is too painful and the thought of breaking the habit is terrifying to them.
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
I am a heroin addict as well, and trust me what you said to them does effect them. It means a lot to hear kind words when you are living in hell. The worst thing you can do is tell them how much of a piece of shit they are because then it just gives them reason to use. You are a good friend and it will pay off in the long run.
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
Maybe he just told you that as a way to turn you off. When it didn't, he just kept going anyway. For some strange reason, he wanted rid of you.
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive
these words help me out a LOT
you cant imagine how much a little insight has helped
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
As an addict in recovery (sober now since October 2007), I can tell you that the disease takes over a lot of your emotional processing. What you did was the right thing, the other commenters are correct in saying that they often will avoid these situations as they justify their actions. Your friend will need to seek help for their addiction (most do), and your support will mean the world to them. Sometimes, it is hard to stick by someone going through this, and I hope you are strong enough to be able to, they will need it. Best of Luck!
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
He's a loser, get over him and forget him.
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
This is a common thing that addicts do, which is to seek a 'normal'. They tell someone that is a representative of their past, clean life about their addiction. They want and need that person to tell them that their addict behavior is not okay, and to offer help or even force them to get help. When an addict seeks a 'normal' and gets a 'That's OK, I still love you' response, they tend to move on to someone who will try to get them the help they need. It's not your fault, and it's not your responsibility. But it is an addict crying out for help.
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
Because your friend is dead, you moron! Maybe not physically but mentally. Stop wasting your time on a heroin addict - they obviously don't care about their well-being... why would they care about anothers?
|
| Remove this stupid comment |
|
