Very new in recovery heroin addict needs support
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Very new in recovery heroin addict needs support
I just got home from my first ever inpatient rehab program. I was there for 30 days and the first week I wished I was home so bad. Now I am home and I'm freaking depressed and scared out of my mind! Is this a normal feeling? As much as that rehab was a pain in my ass, with all the things we had to do all day long, sitting in hard chairs for 13 hours a day, not being allowed to go back to our rooms from 8am til 9:30pm, I still learned so much from alot of the people there and I miss being around 50 other female addicts who actually understand me. I know I need to get to meetings, and get a sponsor. I also have intensive outpatient setup. But how do I deal with this feeling of depression and feeling so alone?? I live with my boyfriend of 3 yrs who is not an addict of any kind, he's never used a drug in his life. He's always been very, very supportive and has been there for me beyond belief, but it's hard for him to understand what I'm feeling and going through and it gets old trying to explain it to him over and over again. I just need some advice or suggestions as to what you guys did when you first got out of rehab and how u felt??
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Welcome!
I am an alcoholic, and when I quit I went to a week of detox, not rehab. But the first thing I did when I got home was head for a meeting, so you are on the right track if that is what you are going to do.
SoberRecovery is a very important part of my recovery, and there is no reason not to spend as much time here as you want. Read around and post often!
I am an alcoholic, and when I quit I went to a week of detox, not rehab. But the first thing I did when I got home was head for a meeting, so you are on the right track if that is what you are going to do.
SoberRecovery is a very important part of my recovery, and there is no reason not to spend as much time here as you want. Read around and post often!
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Welcome to SR! My husband is not addicted. There is a lot he doesn't understand, but sometimes it's helpful to just be able to tell him how I'm feeling or how much I'm craving, even if he doesn't fully understand. Although honestly, I often don't talk to him about it, but I hope to talk more to him when things are tough.
I assume most people feel depressed and scared when they first get home. It's a big transition.
I hope you find good meetings and lots of support.
I assume most people feel depressed and scared when they first get home. It's a big transition.
I hope you find good meetings and lots of support.
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Hello & welcome to SR Remember the pain
my sister just started a 6 month rehab to come off the heroin substitute after staying clean from heroin but she was relapsing on crack so this is exellent she has been there a week
jusy want to say well done on completing rehab and why dont you show your bf SR we have a friends and family section Friends and Family of Substance Abusers - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
or Nar-Anon
Really nice to me you im an Alcoholic but ive been clean of cocaine for 3 years aswell
my sister just started a 6 month rehab to come off the heroin substitute after staying clean from heroin but she was relapsing on crack so this is exellent she has been there a week
jusy want to say well done on completing rehab and why dont you show your bf SR we have a friends and family section Friends and Family of Substance Abusers - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
or Nar-Anon
Really nice to me you im an Alcoholic but ive been clean of cocaine for 3 years aswell
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Jump into the recovery stuff with both feet. Make a plan. Or if you already have one, Follow it EXACTLY. Therapy, NA/AA meetings, IOP, whatever. Surround yourself with people who get you. Let them help you (that will be the hardest part). Do the things that they suggest, even if they sound lame. They know what they are talking about.
When I got out of rehab after coming off the needle (I was in for 90 days), I felt like I was free-falling. I had no healthy connections. I felt alone and depressed, but I wanted to be sober and free more than anything, so I did what they told me.
Today, 5 years later, my life is indescribable. It is amazing. I never thought it could be like this. But it can. And it can for you, if you do the work. DO. IT.
Glad you are here. :-)
When I got out of rehab after coming off the needle (I was in for 90 days), I felt like I was free-falling. I had no healthy connections. I felt alone and depressed, but I wanted to be sober and free more than anything, so I did what they told me.
Today, 5 years later, my life is indescribable. It is amazing. I never thought it could be like this. But it can. And it can for you, if you do the work. DO. IT.
Glad you are here. :-)
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