Family issues, problems and being depressed
With help of ChatGPT… to help explain
Hey. I’m not in crisis, but I’m really overwhelmed.
My brother struggles with addiction and it’s been a lot on my family, especially my dad and my grandmother, who I help care for. I’m always anxious something bad is going to happen, and I overthink everything especially at night.
Hyper-viligance… mainly that something is going to happen to my grandmother, my brother and I can’t control or prevent it
I just need someone to talk to who gets it. Feeling worn out and alone in all of this.
@code99
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Most people when they think about addiction, think solely of the addict, but they don't realise there is a whole family going through it, feeling scared, anxious, on high alert, it's isolating and you can never feel comfortable, you swing between loving them and wanting to tell at them. The mixture of feelings can be high and contradictory. You didn't ask for this, but you find yourself here. If your brother won't listen and won't get help, or won't do the work, as hard as it is, and it is hard, you and your granny need to prioritise your own mental well being and reserve any energy you can, sending you all ny best wishes 💜💕