The Big Jump
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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The Big Jump
Well, after months of being sober I went on a three week binge and am checking into an In-Patient rehab today. I spent the morning on the phone w/ different facilities crying and telling my sob story. I can't go on like this. It's my first time in a rehab and I'm scared and not sure what to expect.
I had to call my Boss and tell her what has been going on (SO humiliating) Luckily she is understanding and putting me on a leave of absence. But I feel I'll never live this one down at work. The facade finally came to a screeching halt today....
I had to call my Boss and tell her what has been going on (SO humiliating) Luckily she is understanding and putting me on a leave of absence. But I feel I'll never live this one down at work. The facade finally came to a screeching halt today....
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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My experience at rehab was that it was a structured program designed to teach us the tools we'd need to continue with our recovery. I kind of chafed at all the 'structure' but it was helpful. Good luck to you in rehab.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: mn
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Rehab will give a safe, sober environment, with people with similar problems/addictions, it isn't easy, but can be very positive, no reason to second guess your desicion as you have made the right on.. God bless you and keep you..
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I was scared to death when I first went into the hospital. They gave me medications to make the detox process much safer and they also gave me meds to make me much more comfortable. Turned out for me that it changed my entire life. I hooked up with AA while they visited the hospital and I have been sober since.
Look at it as an opportunity to change your life for the better. Being sober makes life so much easier.
Look at it as an opportunity to change your life for the better. Being sober makes life so much easier.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Inpatient rehab gave me a much-needed chance to work on sobriety without the distractions of a busy and stressful life. It's a very positive decision even though we're at our lowest when we go in.
Just like you, I hated that people knew, but everyone was so supportive. In the end, it meant a lot that people cared so much.
(It's also great not having to cook!)
Just like you, I hated that people knew, but everyone was so supportive. In the end, it meant a lot that people cared so much.
(It's also great not having to cook!)
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Good for you. I hope you found a good place and will get what you need out of it.
As for work, it sounds like your boss is understanding, and no one else needs to know. You've got an illness, and you're getting medical treatment for it. It's true. Other work stuff, you should qualify for protections like FMLA and disability pay, assuming you're eligible, etc..
As for work, it sounds like your boss is understanding, and no one else needs to know. You've got an illness, and you're getting medical treatment for it. It's true. Other work stuff, you should qualify for protections like FMLA and disability pay, assuming you're eligible, etc..
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wa
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inpatient is well worth it. I did it and it gave me lots of time to reflect and get away from my head and find out what I wanted in life. It gives you tools and ideas on ways to deal with issues. Good luck and good decsions.
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