In some cases, we are not afforded a clear choice in leaving
loved ones who are struggling with anger issues caused by abuse and addiction.
In this entry we will offer up a few tips to help you cope with your situation.
1 – Avoid taking anything personally. Place yourself in a
mindset that focuses on the present rather than allowing harsh statements or
aggressive behavior destroy you. Remember to take a deep breath and remain
clam. Screaming or placing blame on yourself will only escalate the drama… and
you already likely have a surplus.
2 – Create a list of addresses, phone numbers and other
contact information of loved ones and friends to assist you should things get
out of hand. You never know when you might need them.
3 – Face the facts. The addict is not angry at something you
did. They are angry at themselves. The drugs simply add to the aggression.
Avoid fooling yourself into believing that time will heal the situation. It
won’t. Your home isn’t going to clean itself up without a good fight… neither
will an addict. Don’t let the troubles pile up.
4 – Take steps to address potential codependency issues.
Though you may not have the ability to drop everything and build a spiritual
practice, you can question, “What am I gaining by continuing to enable this
predicament?”
5 – Focus on you! Start off slow and envision a life
independent of negativity and addiction. Share your thoughts in a diary. Read a
book. Do something for YOU. By engaging in activities of self-worth, you will
eventually develop it.
6 – Stage a drug intervention. This will provide you with the ability to fight back
against your loved one’s addiction, while offering assistance towards a healthy
and happy recovery.
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