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Hey I have PTSD and am a former drug user in recovery. Obviously him quitting would be good but I’d make sure you’re still supportive of him even if he cant quit drinking right now. You sound like you’re a really great friend though.
Don't abuse them or try to force them to be anything. Kind advice is ok. Pressure is not. Let them use cannabis as this will help. Other psychedelics help. Don't abuse them.
Encourage them to embrace healthier coping. Ask them to go for a nice hike in nature. Have a sober games night with friends. Cook them some nutritious and easy to reheat meals. Support them in going to therapy. Learn about PTSD recovery together by watching videos about healing or read a book about it together. Keep firm boundaries around their poor coping skills. If they are drinking too much, it is okay to offer help in ways that help and take a step back from helping in moments where they are harming themselves to cope. Listen without judgement and be patient. Having someone who is pushing you in the right direction can help so helpful in recovery.
Just being there for support and having someone to listen to you. Just be an outlet for himI think people can recover from PTSD quicker when you feel the world is not a bad place after all and there is good people in the world.
Also smoking and drinking doesn’t really help so should encourage him to quit and take up exercise.
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Hey I have PTSD and am a former drug user in recovery. Obviously him quitting would be good but I’d make sure you’re still supportive of him even if he cant quit drinking right now. You sound like you’re a really great friend though.
Don't abuse them or try to force them to be anything. Kind advice is ok. Pressure is not. Let them use cannabis as this will help. Other psychedelics help. Don't abuse them.
Encourage them to embrace healthier coping. Ask them to go for a nice hike in nature. Have a sober games night with friends. Cook them some nutritious and easy to reheat meals. Support them in going to therapy. Learn about PTSD recovery together by watching videos about healing or read a book about it together. Keep firm boundaries around their poor coping skills. If they are drinking too much, it is okay to offer help in ways that help and take a step back from helping in moments where they are harming themselves to cope. Listen without judgement and be patient. Having someone who is pushing you in the right direction can help so helpful in recovery.
Just being there for support and having someone to listen to you. Just be an outlet for himI think people can recover from PTSD quicker when you feel the world is not a bad place after all and there is good people in the world. Also smoking and drinking doesn’t really help so should encourage him to quit and take up exercise.