So, I have officially decided to go to inpatient rehab
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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So, I have officially decided to go to inpatient rehab
And I am terrified. But, I have been doing this awful dance for waaaay too long. I have been posting here since 2011. I finally told my husband tonight and he is fully supportive and also scared. Just looking for any support, particularly in the Los Angeles area. I can't believe I have taken this long but, it's time.
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Location: New York
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Recovery comes from within, babycat. I'm glad you made the decision to get the help you need. Doesn't matter how much time it took you to get to this point. You are ready!
I wish you the very best and encourage you to embrace this journey.
I wish you the very best and encourage you to embrace this journey.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,236
My own rehab experience 28 yrs ago has
been a blessing and gift that has helped me
maintain continuous sobriety to live my life
upon one day at a time.
I commend you for taking that first step in
seeking help on your own. For me, it wasn't
my choice at first, but because of the love,
care and concern of family, they sought the
help I needed and placed me into the hands
of those capable and knowledgeable to teach
me about my addiction and its affects on me
and others.
I was also given a program of recovery as
a guideline to live by and incorporate in all
areas of my life to achieve health, happiness,
honesty and a strong solid foundation to
live upon as I moved forward.
I send support, care, and understanding your
way as you embark on choosing sobriety to
free yourself from your addiction that has
kept you on a merry go round of sickness for
so long.
been a blessing and gift that has helped me
maintain continuous sobriety to live my life
upon one day at a time.
I commend you for taking that first step in
seeking help on your own. For me, it wasn't
my choice at first, but because of the love,
care and concern of family, they sought the
help I needed and placed me into the hands
of those capable and knowledgeable to teach
me about my addiction and its affects on me
and others.
I was also given a program of recovery as
a guideline to live by and incorporate in all
areas of my life to achieve health, happiness,
honesty and a strong solid foundation to
live upon as I moved forward.
I send support, care, and understanding your
way as you embark on choosing sobriety to
free yourself from your addiction that has
kept you on a merry go round of sickness for
so long.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Sounds like a very positive step Babycat, glad to hear you are doing this. In the grand scheme of things, the short amount of time you spend there will be invaluable. Keep an open mind, you will be just fine!
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: NC
Posts: 1,763
Wishing you the best Babycat. I got sober for the first time in 1990 and it took over 20 years with periods of sobriety and relapsing before I truly surrendered. It took what it took to reach that point. I wish it would have come sooner but very grateful that it finally came.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: St.Petersburg, FL.
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Good on you, Babycat for taking this brave and momentous step in your recovery. I needed inpatient rehab, and although I was very resistant at first, now I realize it was the best thing I could've done for myself. I urge you to keep an open mind and fully participate in the program; I learned the most from interaction with my peers; now I have 2 years, 10 months of sobriety. Best wishes and congratulations on a choice you will not regret.
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