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Jan 16, 2012, 05:05 PM
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Hi everybody,
I'm really struggling with wanting to drink and numb out for a few days which I know would be a spectacularly stupid and dangerous idea. But I'm under incredible stress - job hunting, selling my stuff, finding a place to live etc. that I can kind of feel a coming crisis if I don't do something, I'll either relapse again and drink to dangerous levels or I'll attempt SU and wind up dead or on the psych ward. None of these are desireable outcomes. I go to groups 3 X a week already at my rehab, they're just not the core IOP program. I was talking about how I was feeling with my nurse at group on Fri. and she suggested I think about going back into the IOP program for a while for the extra support and counselling it provides. I had another group today and said I'd like to do it, and my addictions Dr. was all over it - she wanted me to start tomorrow LOL. But I have a lot of morning appointments this week and it's a morning program. So I'm starting it on Mon. It's half days a week, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks. I'm not sure I'm going to do the full 10 weeks - I was thinking more like 6 maybe, but I'll see. This will be rehab trip #5 for me, but at least I'm going into it knowing I need help but before I've reached the crisis point. splitimage
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#2
Jan 16, 2012, 05:28 PM
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Good for you. I don't know whether it was a hard decision or seemed an easy way out or what, but I'm an alcoholic with 18 yrs sobriety if i can one day it until March 13th this year. I now also have 30 yrs of trying, rehabbing, falling off, starting over. I wasn't able to stop for good until I was diagnosed bipolar & put of medication for that.
You made the right decision, I think. I'm pulling for you! 
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Jan 16, 2012, 06:47 PM
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((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) splitimage.
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Jan 16, 2012, 08:38 PM
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Splitimage I think you are making a wise choice, I wish you all the best. Now is as good a time as any since you are not working go get your self together be a stronger person for it! It can't hurt. Sending you good positive vibes and hugs of course!
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Jan 17, 2012, 06:55 PM
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Always in your corner, Split Image. I really want you to stay sober. You're so talented and have so much to give and so much of you is ready to receive. Give yourself the gift...
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Jan 17, 2012, 09:04 PM
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I learn from your example that sobriety is your priority as you take care of yourself by going back into rehab. It reminds me that each day my sobriety must stay my top priority.
Thank you for living sobriety and not just talking sobriety.
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Jan 17, 2012, 09:14 PM
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(((((splitimage)))))
Thanks for letting us know, I think it's fantastic that you are going in rehab. I hope you find it helpful towards your recovery! |
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Jan 19, 2012, 06:35 PM
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You're very wise to be considering this! If it endangers your life, which I believe it does considering the physical effects alcohol has on your body and the emotional toll you're taking and will take if you engage in it again, it is definitely the right thing to do to go into it.
You can do this We all believe in you.
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Jan 20, 2012, 09:46 AM
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my warmest good wishes for you, split image.
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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours..~Ayn Rand |
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