Anyone been to rehab?
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BostonLuv! I bet you don't remember me, but I'm so glad to see you 
We used to talk when I was here back in 2008. You made a difference in my life, though I'm sure you never know
I hope rehab gives you what you need, I'm looking forward to hearing more from you after.
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We used to talk when I was here back in 2008. You made a difference in my life, though I'm sure you never know I hope rehab gives you what you need, I'm looking forward to hearing more from you after.
((((hugs))))
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I just got out of rehab today. I have been there for 50 days. To be honest I can't imagine anyone getting any sort of benefit from a 12 step rehab program that lasts less than 4 weeks. It took 3 weeks to properly get in touch with my feelings.
I can honestly say that it was an amazing experience. The most difficult thing I have ever had to do but I can finally say that I have been given the tools to help me fight my addiction. The first few weeks were hell for me and I can't believe I actually made it to step 5... But I wish you luck as if I got through it you can too.
I can honestly say that it was an amazing experience. The most difficult thing I have ever had to do but I can finally say that I have been given the tools to help me fight my addiction. The first few weeks were hell for me and I can't believe I actually made it to step 5... But I wish you luck as if I got through it you can too.
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I recognize your name Forever December for sure! I just need to think more about who you are exactly. What a sweet thing to say. Thank you.
I got out of the rehab on the 29th and am just settling into a women's sober living home. I actually moved in with one of my roommates from the rehab. The program was good. A really good experience!! I found my smile. We were kept busy from about 6:30 am-10 pm with plenty of small breaks in between. Overall the experience was way better then I expected and I made some very strong bonds with men and women. Friendships. Yeah...great experience. I should find a place on here to journal it because I know I've seen this question before(What's rehab like?) Just checking in on this thread. Thank you for all the replies. Happy New year Sober Recovery!
I got out of the rehab on the 29th and am just settling into a women's sober living home. I actually moved in with one of my roommates from the rehab. The program was good. A really good experience!! I found my smile. We were kept busy from about 6:30 am-10 pm with plenty of small breaks in between. Overall the experience was way better then I expected and I made some very strong bonds with men and women. Friendships. Yeah...great experience. I should find a place on here to journal it because I know I've seen this question before(What's rehab like?) Just checking in on this thread. Thank you for all the replies. Happy New year Sober Recovery!
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Originally Posted by eJoshua 
I've been there. I did 30 days last April. It was really great!
That sucks that you've been on a waiting list so long, but I'm glad you finally got in.
The first two weeks I was there were very hard, being cut off from everyone I knew and surrounded by a bunch of people I didn't was very hard on me. Being without alcohol was really the least of my concerns, to be honest.
After the first two weeks I started to feel very comfortable though, and started to make connections with the other people there. When I left I was happy to get out but at the same time wish that I could have stayed longer. If I could have afforded it I would have done 90 days.
The only advice I have is make the most of your time there. It's really *you* time. It's your time to be selfish and think about your own needs and reflect and get healthy. If there are any optional activities to participate in I would definitely make yourself do them, even if you feel like just sitting around and watching tv. The place I was in had optional 12 step meetings at night in addition to the required program during the day and I was really glad I pushed myself to go to those too.
I hope it goes well! Let me know what it was like when you get back.
That sucks that you've been on a waiting list so long, but I'm glad you finally got in.
The first two weeks I was there were very hard, being cut off from everyone I knew and surrounded by a bunch of people I didn't was very hard on me. Being without alcohol was really the least of my concerns, to be honest.
After the first two weeks I started to feel very comfortable though, and started to make connections with the other people there. When I left I was happy to get out but at the same time wish that I could have stayed longer. If I could have afforded it I would have done 90 days.
The only advice I have is make the most of your time there. It's really *you* time. It's your time to be selfish and think about your own needs and reflect and get healthy. If there are any optional activities to participate in I would definitely make yourself do them, even if you feel like just sitting around and watching tv. The place I was in had optional 12 step meetings at night in addition to the required program during the day and I was really glad I pushed myself to go to those too.
I hope it goes well! Let me know what it was like when you get back.
I also agree with everything else he said. Take advantage of it, and reflect.
I don't normally read, but I enjoyed reading some of a book before bed each night. I got into a little routine that I continued to follow when I got out, until I slowly slipped back into my old ways.
Good luck! Don't be scared.. Time will go faster than you think. I still kind of miss some of the people I met ( in a way I kind of wish I could have stayed a little longer). In my opinion, going home and having the temptations of going back to old friends, and back to old places, is more to worry/be scared about than actually going to rehab.
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Bostonluv,
thanks for the update. I'd been wondering how you were getting along. glad to here you had a positive experience in rehab. I also made some good friendships but most of them have been lost over time.
I hope we'll see more of you now that you're in sober living!
love from Lenina
thanks for the update. I'd been wondering how you were getting along. glad to here you had a positive experience in rehab. I also made some good friendships but most of them have been lost over time.
I hope we'll see more of you now that you're in sober living!
love from Lenina
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Originally Posted by bostonluv
I found my smile.
Glad it was a positive experience, you can maybe start a thread to journal it, or put it in your blog? I think it'd be a lot of value to others to know what to expect - might make people more open to the idea to find out that it's positive and not as scary as they expect.Hope to see you around some more
Oh, and I used to have a ferret in my photo way back in the day, if that jogs the memory
We "hung out" in the new comer's section a lot.
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