A few days ago
RuSSian Empress

HOw can I hep my boyfriend?

He says he’s crazy but when I’m with him he is not. He takes Xanax and amphetamines for medications. How can I help him to be better? I really love him…

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A few days ago
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Depends on the medications and what exactly is wrong with him. If it is a little bit of mixed emotional problems, and he is seeing a doctor (presumably he is, if he is on prescription meds), he is probably OK, but just needs reassurance that he is worth love every now and then, and I do not mean SEX.

Also, you might ask him or do a little background checking from his family or friends to get a feel as to the extent of his problems. But, if his problems are a huge disease-oriented problem that runs in families, like bipolar or other, RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN AND I MEAN RUN. I have had a relationship with someone like that and you just cannot help them sometimes, and even the doctors may not be able to help, depending on a lot of things, like does he see his doctor often, or does he do the things his doctor tells him to and does he take his meds as prescribed? You might look on his medication bottles, if he will show you his meds, and note in your mind the doctor’s name and dates filled, because that can be a tip-off as to whether he is abusing drugs or not. But generally, if he has big issues, as I said, run away and find someone else. I know you love him, but having been there, it is emotionally draining and there usually is not one thing you can really do to help him except leave him. Sometimes they need the privacy and help (professional), that you just cannot provide. If you are very young and this is your first relationship, you really should thing very hard before ever getting involved with someone with deep emotional problems. They can turn on you. I would hate to read headlines saying you were killed by someone like that. They do, sadly, hurt the ones they profess to love the most. If you are young, I would hate to see you ruin your life by being involved with someone for whom you can do nothing and may ruin your life, too, in the process of the relationship. I know it is hard to swallow, but it is best for everyone involved to just count your blessings with him so far and say goodbye before anything bad happens. I do wish you good luck.

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A few days ago
ShaneWayne
This is meant as advice not a criticism:

If you’re mature enough try going to some sort of therapy with him.

Hopefully the doc will start taking him off medications slowly.

If he loves you as much as you love him then work through, together, (and solve) any issues he thinks he might have.

You sound young though so if he does not love you as much as you love him then move on. Don’t stay with him just to “help him to be better.”

Many many women do and it will only cause you stress.

Best of luck.

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A few days ago
Jpressure
I think the medication should suffice. Oh, and not to shut you down or anything, but shouldn’t this be in a different section of this site? Hope it all works out, and good luck!
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A few days ago
Omer
First of all….. u should try to know him better…in all aspects

Search out for a rehabilitation centre and find out his willingness to join that…

One more thing… he cant be cured if HE thinks he is not ill

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A few days ago
Fly girl
I would run fast in the other direction. By the way, what does this question have to do with education standards?
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Standards and testing? Were you thinking DRUG testing, because this is like IQ and SAT and ACT tests. NOT DRUG TESTS!
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A few days ago
Anonymous
i don’t think you can….the meds probably just keep him under control….just be there for him when he needs you…
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