I am going to rehab

Keep this up and get yourself on track.

I got a call from the residential rehab people on NYE of all days and they asked me to come in and I said I would but then the day came and I couldn't be bothered getting out of bed.

I am doing this non-residential rehab tho and it seems to be going ok, although we're not getting a whole lot done right now. They apparently will give me a free gym pass so I can go to the gym and we talked about moving out of home and looking at this one real estate website. I don't know if we're going to do that together or what.

Anyway I am a little disappointed in the lack of any concrete progress, there seems to be a lot of talk and not as much action as I had hoped. We will see, though.

One thing he brought up was this action plan, but then it wasn't brought up for the rest of the session and we didn't get around to filling it in. So frustrating. This is what therapy is like too, all talk!

I will have to mention it next week, hopefully it's not forgotten.

Sounds like a good portion of the inaction and lack of getting things done is because you decide not to do it.

In order for any rehab/treatment/therapy/etc to work, you have to invest yourself in it. You're not going to get any more out of it than what you put into it.

((((IT)))) I am so happy for you that things are moving forward, albeit slowly.

What about typing up an action list / to do sheet for your next meeting?

You can make a copy, and as soon as you walk in the door, go through the list! That way, the time does not pass again without discussing what is important .... to you!

Hugs, R

Okay now I have been contacted by the residential rehab, and I am on the waiting list now. I did a little interview with them today and hopefully will be living there soon.

the experience will only be effective if you are ready and willing to accept it.. if you do decide to go i wish you all the best.

Wow, it's been over a year since you first posted this....it does take quite awhile to work through these things & get things set up.

Hopefully this will be a very positive move for you....but as others have said....you are the one that needs to be ready to do the work & be serious about making the changes for it to be a worthwhile move. The success of this is basically UP to you.

Wishing you the best.

Good for you and Good Luck!!Hope all goes well and don't sleep in anymore!!!Your mood should get lighter if you can get up a little earlier-just keep telling yourself that-is there someone who could call you to get up in the morning? The only reason i get up so early is because my husband is already up and ready to go to work.

Congratulations!

I was sent to rehab and it's not scary, the people there will understand you like no others.

That's because I inititally cancelled it, but now everyone's pushing for me to do it, and I feel that I have to now because I hate living at home.

Thanks eskie, I will remember that.

Thanks, stepper, that's probably what I'm most afraid of. I hope they are as supportive as your co-tenants were for you.

How long would you go for?
I was in a similar setup, but only for 5 days. I was supposed to attend groups to learn how to get back on my feet. My meds were adjusted. I saw my pdoc and T daily.
Apparently people come in for 5-14 days, often when they are suicidal or just cannot function any more due to their MI.

It was helpful for me to hand over responsibility for a while and just be able to really have down-time

I have been accepted into rehab, but now I don't want to go. I am scared and worried.

Congrats! I'm sorry that you are scared/worried but I'm willing to bet it should be well worth it in the end. You've got plenty of people here to support you in spirit the whole way. I know you can do this. What would make you feel better about this decision/transition?

I am new here but I am in recovery from substances, major depression, and co-dependancy. What i want to bring out is just that what others see of us now and in the future for us possibily may be based on their experiences and a wealth of knowledge. If the inpatient rehab is for a short period of time like 30 days or so, why not? You might learn something to help you or you could use it to help someone else.

Just my opinion.... I wouldnt change my days in rehab for the world. They (my friends in rehab) helped me see what I had been missing in myself and for myself. I was set free and not just from abusing substances, that was just a symptom of a bigger issue.

btw...my name is Teresa

If I knew that I would like the people I will be living with.

There must be a reason you signed up for rehab and congratulations that you're facing a life/circumstance change! Doesn't sound like it will be easy but I think you've come to the right place in looking for a place to have solace and support.

Yes the reason is that i am a loser and i will probably become homeless eventually or live with my parents for the rest of my life.

i still haven't answered the message and signed up for the rehab service.

Good Luck,i'm sure you'll do good there!!!

Okay i returned the call and they told me that unfortunately since i didn't respond fast enough that they gave my room to someone else. I'm at the top of the waiting list though, so it should only be another month now.

I would go for it. What do you have to loose? So much you will gain. We will be here for you.

Change is always terrifying but you can do it.

good luck my friend. You have nothing to lose only blessings to gain. Who knows you may touch someone elses life while you are there.

I am glad for IT,it may be little scary and unknown,but results are worth it. YOu will do very well and come out stronger ,you might even make some good friends
Be well and all the best.take care

Doing anything that is good help for us that takes us out of the safe place we are in IS SCARY.

If your T & those who are part of your mental health team think this would be helpful for you....I would just deal with the fear & worry & go for it & make sure you try to get the most you can out of the treatment.

I know I went into the ED treatment center not really wanting the help.....& it didn't.....the help we get from programs directly relates to the attitude we go there with.