sark

I have an addiction to alcohol for about a year now. I went to rehab once and was good for about three months and then relapsed. I am so desperate to stop. I dont have insurance for inpatient treatment. I dont know if stopping on my own is a good idea. I have noticed that when i dont drink I have severe headaches and I feel irritable and am very anxious. I have two young kids and am afraid of what would happen if I did this on my own. Should I tough it out on my own or try to seek some type of treatment?

Dee74

Welcome back Sark.

Detox can sometimes be rough for some of us, so I always recommend you seek medical advice. Many places now have free clinics - google 'free clinics' and your area. If all else fails, go to the ER.

Have you tried a recovery group like AA or SMART etc?

D

sark

Hi,
The first time I went into detox and did not get a chance to go to meetings after I got out becuase my husband unexpectedly passed way. I was supposed to do intensive out patient treatment and AA. He passed away the day after I got out of detox. I was not in the right state of mind to do anything. I am looking into something now becuase I relapsed.

Anna

I'm very sorry for your loss.

It's always best to talk to your dr because detoxing from alcohol can be dangerous.

Please keep posting and let us know how you're doing.