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Originally Posted by ThingWithFeathers
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
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From my book of experience :
I think you have things in reverse here. Did you ever think that your addiction may be the cause of your " mental instability " ?
You said your struggling with emotion. What kind of emotion and why ?
If your an addict YOU don't decide when to quit. It decides for you. Usually after wrecking your life . Do you think you have control ? Are you an addict or just playing with something ?
Your in an environment that also gives support. What more do you need ?
Guess you either haven't hit "bottom" yet , ( don't need to go there though ),
or you are fooling yourself by making up this excuse.
Your T agrees with you ?
Good luck to you.