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My husbands problems

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namechangeforthis888 · 31/07/2021 19:53

I have a problem and I will just state the facts to hopefully get some advice. I'm worried to death about him

Over lock down he's been drinking too much.

He's overweight but mainly on his stomach and has developed a large gut.
This worries me as he is 50 and is a prime
Candidate For a stroke or heart attack.

He is lying about what he drinks - it's about half a bottle of spirits every night. Slightly more of a weekend.

I don't know what he is like if he's away which is once a week.

He's taking more solpadiene than is is admitting. And I think its been going on for 12 months. His friend has seen him double dose numerous times. Wouldn't do this in front of me as I question it every time so I think he is hiding it from me. Well he is. No question he is.

A good friend of his has contacted me and asked me have unnoticed anything about this.

I know about the drinking.
It is always some excuse.
Hard day at work etc etc. Want to unwind. It's the weekend. He isn't lairy or noticibly drunk.

The solpadeine I was aware of but not to this extent/level. I've seen him take it once every couple of weeks.

He's not asked me to buy it.

I but healthy food. I batch cook. I don't buy crap.

I can't betray his friends confidence.

How the fuck do I help him.

OP posts:
namechangeforthis888 · 31/07/2021 21:41

I think I am already detached and have been for a while

OP posts:
spinningspaniels · 31/07/2021 21:49

It's horrid to watch someone self destruct. But you can't force a stop.

Your choice is to walk away and protect yourself ....... or watch from the front row. I know that sounds brutal but we've got a family full of alcoholics and it's a lesson hard learned.

Flowers
namechangeforthis888 · 31/07/2021 21:58

I'm going to go back to my real username now and I will read this again tomorrow from the start again.

I need to detach for a bit and take some time out for things that don't need thinking about.

Thank you everyone for tonight. I really mean it. It's helped so much. For what to do not do things to look into. I have to do some reading up also.

But I am genuinely grateful for everyone that commented. Even the troll I felt like I needed someone to kick off on even if it's not by DH.

Xxx

Life is amazing but it always throws a fucking curve ball doesn't it.

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HuntingoftheSnark · 31/07/2021 22:03

Wishing you all the very best Thanks

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