Lindabar

Hi everyone I found this site last night.
Please please tell me how to cope.
I have a beautiful daughter who is an addict trying to recover.
She does not live at home. She came out of detox 2 days ago and her case worker said I had to leave and come to my home as my AD needed to start her journey and put into practice everything she had learned.
I think I am losing my mind. I can't do this.
Every moment I spend thinking about her. Worried and scared.
Thoughts just go around my head. I just want her near me to keep her safe.
Today I am going into work even though it's a day off just to fill my mind.
I keep thinking I should see my GP but I don't know. The panic just bubbles up and I end up just crying.
I am not religious. There are no support groups where I live. I have great friends but they can only sympathise but truly do not get this fear and anxiety I have.
Please help me x

Bunny211

There are no al anon meetings in your area? What about online or phone al anon meetings? You cannot control what she does, but you can learn to control your reactions. I think Al Anon would really help you. I am sorry for what you are going through. Hugs to you.

Anna

Have you looked into AlAnon meetings in your area? It seems that would be very helpful to you, even if you had to drive some distance. It would be a good support for you.

I hope that your daughter finds her way.

This is a link to our Friends & Families forum on this board:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ly-alcoholics/

Maudcat

Hi, Linda. Welcome. I agree with other posters that you might benefit from Al-Anon. There are online meetings as well as face to face. Good luck.

Dee74

Hi Lindabar - welcome

I am sad for what brings you here, but I really believe this is the most supportive place on the internet.

If you're overwhelmed with things, I think seeing your Dr is a good start.

I understand not being religious but NarAnon (the substance abuse version of AlAnon, based on 12 steps ) could be a place of great support to you as well.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...tep-study.html

There are also other meeting based methods that do not follow the 12 steps like SMART Recovery for Family and Friends,

Family & Friends - An Alternative to Al-Anon and Intervention

and CRAFT
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-families.html

D

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Lindabar!!