I've had a friend for almost 16 years now, but I guess we took different roads and aren't as close as we used to be. She started taking some amphetamine-based drugs which supposedly are weight-control pills (although she is very fit!), and the side-effects of these drugs include paranoia.
She started acting paranoid, up to the point of thinking that the creators of google are out to 'get her', she thinks that her phone was wired and that there are cameras set up everywhere she goes.
Her mother hasn't been a part of her life since early childhood, and her father lives with his present wife. She is very independent and doesn't accept criticism or help. I would like to help her before it's too late, but I perfectly realize that I won't be able to get her to a re-hab, heck, I wouldn't even be able to make her admit she has a problem.
Maybe some of you faced this problem, and can offer pertinent advice.
Thank you in advance for reading this.
2007-02-04 03:31:09 · 5 answers · asked by LoreCore 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it usually takes them to lose something they care about
she's gonna have realize she needs help
until then you really can't do nothing
2007-02-04 03:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Robbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you want so bad to help your friend hon, I have been where you are. but you cant save her.No one can save her. If you keep trying you yourself will get sick (mentally) You are going to have to let your friend go, Go to her, let her no that you love her very much and will be there for her , when and if she gets any help.Then walk away, turn your friend over to God. Pray for her everyday and have faith that He will take good care of her. She will hit her bottom real soon and when she does you will be there for her nice and healthy. You take care of you now.You will be in my prayers.
2007-02-04 11:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by Leneki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight control pills wouldnt do that to a person, sounds to me like theres something else going on in her head.
2007-02-04 11:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by kute_regina_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two of you have any mutual friends who would be as concerned as you, then get them together and have an intervention....and good luck.
2007-02-04 11:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by bradxschuman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can't get real help till she admits her problem and wants to get clean
2007-02-04 11:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by peg42857 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋