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Mygrandjourney
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Default Nov 24, 2015 at 06:04 PM
 
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Originally Posted by ThingWithFeathers View Post
I've been in residential detox twice before. Each time I have struggled with the residential environment but, more than anything, I've struggled with the emotions that come up for me while detoxing. Both times I've checked myself out on days 6-7. I'm well engaged with an addiction clinic and I'm receiving support there. I also have a T, who specialises in trauma. I have not been mentally stable enough recently and my next attempt to quit using has been put on hold until I'm more stable.

I'm starting to think I will never be stable enough. Maybe there's never going to be a right time to try and give up again.

I guess I'm wondering if trying detox again - at home this time - is something that needs to wait.

Any opinions on or experiences of waiting for mh stability before attempting to quit a substance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks x
The research suggests that the more times you try, the greater your chances of being successful will be. Your mental stability will change after you are detoxed anyways, so the stability to experience now is likely to be a result of continuing to use (you don't say what you are using). I would advise against trying it at home with what you are reporting as it seems that close professional supervision would be the safest way.
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