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Hello all.. I have started my work towards sobriety/being clean again. Today is day 8. feeling much better already-- I stopped feeling guilty and beating myself up. I was signed up to enter inpatient rehab, however, the waiting list was between 5-7 weeks( i don't have insurance), I could not wait, so i entered an outpatient program with a commitment of getting random urinalysis and accounting by signature for attending meetings. so far, things are better. Just talking to the counselor, one on one, the first day helped immensely. I actually see a little ray of hope, good, considering I was an absolute mess trying to get perpetually intoxicated these last 2 months. And let's not forget the self loathing, the loss of more friendships, the loss of more self respect.. the physical aspect..finally, I felt i have have taken a step in the right direction... anyway, just checking in. have a great day everyone.
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Hi Pete....wow. Did I write that?? Of course not. You did. But obviously I can relate.
I do have insurance but am not in a position to "go" for a month or more so can you please elaborate on the out patient stuff?
Glad you are here. You are warmly welcomed and congrats on the 8 days. That is sooo not easy!
I do have insurance but am not in a position to "go" for a month or more so can you please elaborate on the out patient stuff?
Glad you are here. You are warmly welcomed and congrats on the 8 days. That is sooo not easy!
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Thanks for the encouragement...... It really helps alot. Chakra, My outpatient program is 2 days a week.. not many days , i know, but it seems ok,so far. Just having the compulsion lifted for now is a blessing. jeez, it was bad, embarrassing..This crap has been going on for a good six years now.. well, got bad in the last 6 years.. etc. you know what I am talking about..
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Sounds like you got something good going for yourself right now Pete. Glad to see that you are trying to do something about your problem. Moving forward is the right direction.
Please keep us posted as how things are going.
Harry
Please keep us posted as how things are going.
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Pete, I can definitely relate to the hoplessness and self-loathing that you are experiencing.
Just know for sure, that you don't have to go through this again.
It sounds like you have a good plan, and keep reading and posting here to let us know how you are doing.
Just know for sure, that you don't have to go through this again.
It sounds like you have a good plan, and keep reading and posting here to let us know how you are doing.
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