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writes:Dear Cupid,I have recently reconnected with an ex-boyfriend who has been in an on and off again relationship. He says he loves me but he continues to try to make the other relationship work because she has a child that he feels he needs to be there for. He has now resorted to taking prozac and drinking way too much. I think he is not dealing with reality and he will not even talk to me now. I am afraid for him. Is there anything I can do? Reply to this Question
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reader, Jason32477 +, writes (16 July 2009):
 True.In order for him to recover he first must realize he has a problem.Let him know he has a problem.Have people close to him tell him.Odds are he will deny it.Even push you away.Be persistent.
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reader, Starlights  +, writes (16 July 2009):
 no there is nothing u can do.
u can drop him a msg and say u can be there for him as a friend to talk to to help him overcome his problems,
tell him to contact his doctor and they can help him further.
but if he's doing drugs only he can help himself by wanting the help first.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 July 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for your answers so far. From what I understand he seems to think the Prozac has made him a calmer more patient person but when he is not working he is drinking constantly.I just want him to be able to feel good about himself and choose to deal with life rather than hide from it.
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reader, Jason32477 +, writes (16 July 2009):
Look into prevention type organizations.AA,rehab,and anything else you might have locally.He will probably hate you for it in the short term, but he is in a downward spiral and needs help before he hits bottom.Make calls and explain the situation.Hopefully this will help find some viable options.
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reader, bobbles32  +, writes (16 July 2009):
 prozac and alcohol are a lethal combination. you need to call a suicide hotline, they can give you more advice on how to help your semi-boyfriend.
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