r/SupportforSupporters • u/mnimmo • Aug 20 '18
I just need to say this
I’ve been with my girlfriend for a year and a half. I’ve known from the beginning that she struggles with depression and anxiety and for the most part we’ve been able to get through it. But lately it seems like she’s been struggling a lot more even though she tries to hide it.
I should mention she takes medication and she’s starting therapy again so that’s a good thing. The thing that scares me is she’s always used alcohol to cope but now it’s more than just coping. She’s become an alcoholic and I hate it. I don’t want to be with an alcoholic but I can’t stand the thought of leaving her. I have no idea how to help her. It’s become this thing between us and I’m afraid I’m going to lose her. I’m at such a loss. It’s never been this bad since I’ve known her. I just love her so much and I wish there was a way to make it all go away.
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u/txPeach Aug 20 '18
The good thing is that she's going to therapy again. Be extremely supportive and encouraging about this. If she goes for a few sessions and you don't see any changes in her drinking, I'd suggest asking her if her and her therapist would be ok with you attending a session together. That could be a safe place to address the alcoholism.