Not a daily drinker, go off the freakin deepend once or twice a week
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Not a daily drinker, go off the freakin deepend once or twice a week
Inpatient rehab warranted?
I'm talkin aside from like a two month stretch 10 months ago this has basically how things have been
No matter if I go to AA daily or put a few weeks together I always go back to it
I'm 23 year old male
No job, no prospects, no friends, just depression and anxiety
Basically I have the ability to not drink, yet I'm put into situations and trick myself I'm alright, I'll drink and come to about 5 days later then deal with suicidal withdrawal and anxiety, feel better a week later
Rinse repeat
I'm talkin aside from like a two month stretch 10 months ago this has basically how things have been
No matter if I go to AA daily or put a few weeks together I always go back to it
I'm 23 year old male
No job, no prospects, no friends, just depression and anxiety
Basically I have the ability to not drink, yet I'm put into situations and trick myself I'm alright, I'll drink and come to about 5 days later then deal with suicidal withdrawal and anxiety, feel better a week later
Rinse repeat
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I have never done inpatient but it certainly is something you should consider based on the little I know. One thing I would comment on is, going to AA and being part of AA are two very differant things. Being part of AA is getting to know other alcoholics by coming early and leaving late, it is going to daily meetings, it is having a sponser, it is working the steps, it is reading the big book and 12/12. While going to meetings is very important being part of AA is what will keep you sober
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Rehab is something to consider. Im not going to lie, I have a few days clean and experienced what your experiencing for the passed couple years. I went to a 28 day inpatient in NY, Then Fort Lauderdale, FL consecutively. You learn a lot about yourself and understand AA/NA better, and gain the proper tools to make it in society sober. Don't lose everything like I did and most of us addicts. Find a happy medium and try not to reach a bottom because you don't have to.
Best of Luck, one day at a time.
Best of Luck, one day at a time.
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery 
I have never done inpatient but it certainly is something you should consider based on the little I know. One thing I would comment on is, going to AA and being part of AA are two very differant things. Being part of AA is getting to know other alcoholics by coming early and leaving late, it is going to daily meetings, it is having a sponser, it is working the steps, it is reading the big book and 12/12. While going to meetings is very important being part of AA is what will keep you sober
I highly recommend getting involved in the program of AA if you want what it really has to offer.
Rehab of course wouldn't hurt. If you have the means to go, then why not?
Best wishes to you!
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I'm not sure I'd trust a rehab place
Based on my prior experiences with an outpatient anxiety program that W
was supposedly the best of the best n it was horrendous
The place I was thinkin about is 90 day minimum, 10k a month
Based on my prior experiences with an outpatient anxiety program that W
was supposedly the best of the best n it was horrendous
The place I was thinkin about is 90 day minimum, 10k a month
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Originally Posted by soberbrah
Would I be allowed to work out in this period?
Would prescribed testosterone be permitted?
Would prescribed testosterone be permitted?
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Have you spoken to you doctor honestly and frankly about your suicidal thoughts and out of control drinking? In patient rehab can be very good. There are lots of options, perhaps your doctor has some ideas on which one would be good
For you.
Have you seen a Medical Doctor who specializes in addiction? They would have good information on accredited facilities with good statistics and longer therm follow through.
None the less, any program requires commitment to doing the work.
Like others have stated, in AA early on in Sobriety generally requires going to 90 meetings in 90 days (One day at a time).
Raising your hand as a newcomer (so people can come up to you and introduce themselves)
Finding a temporary sponsor to help Guide you through the 12 steps of AA.
Immediately starting to work on the 12 steps.
Calling people you have met at meetings.
As for "prescribed Testoserone" and working out. I would speak with a doctor who specializes in addiction Medicine and determine what your best course of action is in regards to that.
You can find a board certified addiction specialist Medical
Doctor here: Find a Doctor | American Board of Addiction Medicine
For you.
Have you seen a Medical Doctor who specializes in addiction? They would have good information on accredited facilities with good statistics and longer therm follow through.
None the less, any program requires commitment to doing the work.
Like others have stated, in AA early on in Sobriety generally requires going to 90 meetings in 90 days (One day at a time).
Raising your hand as a newcomer (so people can come up to you and introduce themselves)
Finding a temporary sponsor to help Guide you through the 12 steps of AA.
Immediately starting to work on the 12 steps.
Calling people you have met at meetings.
As for "prescribed Testoserone" and working out. I would speak with a doctor who specializes in addiction Medicine and determine what your best course of action is in regards to that.
You can find a board certified addiction specialist Medical
Doctor here: Find a Doctor | American Board of Addiction Medicine
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One more thing (It won't let me edit for some reason) You can find a board certified Psychiatrist and addiction specialist: These are Medical Doctors who have completed many years of advanced medical training as well as special training in addiction medicine and treatment at https://application.abpn.com/verifycert/verifycert.asp click on the right hand side "Search by Specialty/Location" Then choose "Addiction..." And choose the area you live in. You should see a bunch of names show up. Make sure status says "Certified" for the Doctor you are looking at.
Also if you need a lower cost option, you can always contact a local accredited State University with a Psychiatry program and ask to speak to the chair of the department for leads to lower cost treatment options.
I wish you all the best.
Also if you need a lower cost option, you can always contact a local accredited State University with a Psychiatry program and ask to speak to the chair of the department for leads to lower cost treatment options.
I wish you all the best.
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Originally Posted by SeekSobriety
Have you spoken to you doctor honestly and frankly about your suicidal thoughts and out of control drinking? In patient rehab can be very good. There are lots of options, perhaps your doctor has some ideas on which one would be good
For you.
Have you seen a Medical Doctor who specializes in addiction? They would have good information on accredited facilities with good statistics and longer therm follow through.
None the less, any program requires commitment to doing the work.
Like others have stated, in AA early on in Sobriety generally requires going to 90 meetings in 90 days (One day at a time).
Raising your hand as a newcomer (so people can come up to you and introduce themselves)
Finding a temporary sponsor to help Guide you through the 12 steps of AA.
Immediately starting to work on the 12 steps.
Calling people you have met at meetings.
As for "prescribed Testoserone" and working out. I would speak with a doctor who specializes in addiction Medicine and determine what your best course of action is in regards to that.
You can find a board certified addiction specialist Medical
Doctor here: Find a Doctor | American Board of Addiction Medicine
For you.
Have you seen a Medical Doctor who specializes in addiction? They would have good information on accredited facilities with good statistics and longer therm follow through.
None the less, any program requires commitment to doing the work.
Like others have stated, in AA early on in Sobriety generally requires going to 90 meetings in 90 days (One day at a time).
Raising your hand as a newcomer (so people can come up to you and introduce themselves)
Finding a temporary sponsor to help Guide you through the 12 steps of AA.
Immediately starting to work on the 12 steps.
Calling people you have met at meetings.
As for "prescribed Testoserone" and working out. I would speak with a doctor who specializes in addiction Medicine and determine what your best course of action is in regards to that.
You can find a board certified addiction specialist Medical
Doctor here: Find a Doctor | American Board of Addiction Medicine
One Comment:
Most doctors know almost nothing about addiction. My doctor (who is no longer my doctor) did not think withdrawing for alcohol was a big deal (I was a 750 ml a day drinker) and did not advise hospitalization and refused withdrawl medication. I literally could have died but obviously I did not. I now go to a doctor who specializes in addiction. (BTW they are called Addictionists or Addictionologists)
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New roads treatment in Utah
Any feedback?
I've been able to go 70+ days on my own sober
But it came down to such depressing boredom isolation
And sobriety vs limited contacts and interactions with them being contingent on alcohol
The worst case scenario that could come out of this would be that I'd basically be forced to gain more sober time than I've ever had
Any feedback?
I've been able to go 70+ days on my own sober
But it came down to such depressing boredom isolation
And sobriety vs limited contacts and interactions with them being contingent on alcohol
The worst case scenario that could come out of this would be that I'd basically be forced to gain more sober time than I've ever had
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Originally Posted by soberbrah
I don't understand the coping skills that would be taught to me and how that works
I drink because it makes me feel better
I don't know what's going to change after the 90 days
I drink because it makes me feel better
I don't know what's going to change after the 90 days
The same man will drink again. The question is, "Are you willing to become the person you want to be by making the necessary changes?"
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I drink because it makes me feel better
I drank to run away from my problems...but I never solved any of them. That takes facing them, not running away.
and...I was addicted...I drank..I got my fix...I felt better ( or at least less bad) for a short time...
Eventually brah, that stops...I didn't even get that short term respite...but I still needed to drink.
You don't want to go there.
Go to rehab, don't go to rehab...but I hope you'll do something because the road you're on doesn't get any better soberbrah.
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