06-12-2015, 09:04 PM
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Can anyone advise ?
I have two very dear friends who are having a very bad time. She has very bad physical problems is very over active and has had a nervous break down,she had a very big serious operation this year on her back, now the problem is reoccuring. He keeps things to himself,but now he has started drinking heavily saying nasty things to her, bringing up things she did years ago.Both are very good people and I cry for them .Ive had her crying on the phone,we live a long way from each other, saying she cant cope with him like this, they only have one son ,who also lives a long way off,and she says she dare not tell him, he warned his Dad sometime ago that if he drinks he will not be allowed in their house,,There is no one else near my friend can confide in But I dont know how to HELP them.An suggestions Please ?
06-12-2015, 09:08 PM
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Re: Can anyone advise ?
Good grief, no, but can only sympathise! That poor woman. How about their GP? Can they be contacted, even if the woman herself does it? I do wonder if the son should be told, though? They can't keep this to themselves, and the son could maybe speak to the doctor.
06-12-2015, 09:17 PM
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Re: Can anyone advise ?
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Good grief, no, but can only sympathise! That poor woman. How about their GP? Can they be contacted, even if the woman herself does it? I do wonder if the son should be told, though? They can't keep this to themselves, and the son could maybe speak to the doctor.
06-12-2015, 10:35 PM
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Re: Can anyone advise ?
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Good grief, no, but can only sympathise! That poor woman. How about their GP? Can they be contacted, even if the woman herself does it? I do wonder if the son should be told, though? They can't keep this to themselves, and the son could maybe speak to the doctor.
I agree Jazzi, that's much what I was thinking too.
Only problem with the GP might be that I don't believe they can treat somebody without their permission, (not unless they 'sectioned' them).
I assume it would be the same for Alcoholics Anonymus, it's is the person themself who would have to go, so if the husband himself can't see he needs help, I don't know what they can do unfortunately.
06-12-2015, 10:43 PM
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Re: Can anyone advise ?
It's a very sad situation and all you can do is be there for her , it may also help if you mention the samaritans who are there 24 hrs a day should she need someone to talk to during difficult times day or night , they are very supportive . The free phone number is 116123 . There will be someone there to listen to her as well as yourself . Hope this helps .07-12-2015, 12:18 AM
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Re: Can anyone advise ?
Originally Posted by Artangel
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Maybe a doctor could refer them to Social Services who could assess the situation?
If there is such a cause for concern I would contact Social Services direct for their advice.
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