I'm worried that my cousin may have a problem.

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My cousin and I grew up really close, but lost touch when she moved away. She recently broke an engagement and is living near me again so we have been spending a lot of time together. A few weeks ago a close friend of hers passed away. Since this happened I've noticed that everytime I see her she is drinking, she even brings her own drinks to my house since we're not big drinkers here. She also seems to be skipping work often, talking to many random men, and hasn't been taking care of her hygeine. Her father has a very bad alcohol problem so I am very worried about her, but she just tells me that she's having a hard time with all she's been through recently and doesn't usually drink this often. I'm really scared for wellbeing, but don't know how to help with out insulting her in the process.

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  • lifeisfree
    13 years ago

    You should definitely not give a fuck about insulting her, you need to save her. She thinks she is just going through a hard time but this will become her lifestyle and believe me it's a hard one to get out of. You need to help her now... it could make a huge difference in her life if you do.

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  • UsernameNotAvailable
    12 years ago

    Tell her that her life will be even harder if she becomes addicted to the behaviour she has now.

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  • FreakyKing2
    13 years ago

    You can't get over a problem by drinking or doing drugs you just have to face it, and if its too much too handle see a therapist. Tell her that.

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  • Mastersash
    13 years ago

    She's asking for help. B thr for hur.

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  • gowila
    13 years ago

    Your cus should go on anti-depressants. It sounds like they are depressed

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  • kricket
    13 years ago

    Imatroll. I bet u think yur pretty smrt for makin such funny speak. U r a re-tard. Learn how to speak gooder more.Duh.

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  • imgx64
    13 years ago

    Kidnap her and send her to a rehab center.

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  • MarijuAtheist
    13 years ago

    Tell her to get her shit together before she developes a serious drinking problem.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    She is lucky to such a supportive cousin & knows it. One way to express your concern without judgement might be to empathize with what she has been through - which is a lot of loss. Be respectful of her because it does seem situational. Let her know there is no shame in getting help when going through rough spots.

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  • wcraig01
    13 years ago

    I would let her know that you are there for her. A lot of people that may struggle with alcohol have to come to realization that they have a problem, no one else can decide for them. I would let her know that you are there and maybe suggest going to get coffee as a way for you two to talk without alcohol.

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