OK, well, they are going to have to find some way of “rationalising” their experience on the salts, which can take years.
But, so long as they appreciate what they experienced wasn’t physical reality, then that’s most of the battle won.
Fear is the mindkiller. They’ve gone beyond fear to try something different. Just so long as they don’t turn into an addict who craves that feeling all the time.
It’s been a peak experience for them, and thanks for clearing up the methadone treatment – it’s helping them cope with other come downs. So long as they can regulate it pretty well, quitting should not be too much of a problem when they are ready for it.
My sympathies, and I hope both of you can get over it without too much more drama. Marines… always ready to take on the world. Not so easy to use that attitude when you are a civilian. But I reckon your care is showing them that they do have friends, and a future.
That’s the real key. Nobody gets healed without love. Love isn’t sex, it’s about caring, and making sure they got a path to tread in life. You doing a great job – just try to keep your perspective.
