lorelei

Thinking of you AW xx

foolsgold66

AW it won't be scary too long I hope. TALK to people. Yeah, I swear. Do eeet!

lessgravity

AW - that's really impressive. I know many a person without the strength it takes to make the move you just made.

Things are going to be hard, but honest suffering is good suffering.

We all here are rooting for you.

ImperfectlyMe

You are going to be one of the lucky ones. Don't let fear get in your way. You're already trapped in a hell. I will be thinking of you all day!!!!!

13unluckyforsom

Hey your a star well done. Big step. Credit to you for taking it.

Coldfusion

The detox program I was in was no-cost, and pretty basic: just a safe place to get over withdrawals. There was very little teaching about recovery; we mostly watched TV. But there were optional nightly AA or NA meetings, and this was a good introduction to meetings because I used them when I got out. I know that you have expressed resistance to meetings, but the fact is that AA and NA are the most widely available face-to-face programs for sustaining recovery.

I wish you confidence that you will be on the right track when you get over the immediate withdrawal symptoms. I did not have this confidence; my first night home there was no meeting and I did not know that the meetings would be enough to keep me sober. But what I learned in detox--to keep the best and skip the rest--was all that I needed to turn meetings into the cornerstone of my sobriety.

Zebra1275

It's sounds like you are miserable today. Remember this, you don't ever have to feel this way again.

Detox/Rehab can help you rebuild your life. You will be amazed at how good it can get.

jesternudder

You may feel scared but taking this huge step proves that you are an incredibly strong person. Way to go!!!

AugustWest11

Feel so alone ...

kadidee

Thinking of you, August.

ImperfectlyMe

But you're not! We are right there in spirit. August you ARE going to get through this. Get every ounce of courage you have and fight for that kid inside you. Today is going to be a hard day but one that can free you from so much pain! Lay your head and rest and let them do their job! For right now your care is in their hands and they know what's best for you. There are a whole lot of us on SR holding your virtual hand!
Huge hug

sugarbear1

You are never alone now! I'm behind ya along with the rest of SR (and that number is much more than those who chat with you!!!!!)

You can make it through this!!!!

13unluckyforsom

Yep you can do this. You need to. Your just miserable trying to do this by yourself - I think your amazing for doing this.

AugustWest11

Miss my cats Andy ex

ImperfectlyMe

But they will be there when you get home. This is temporary! This is your salvation. They need you as much as you need them.

hayley86

Thinking of you AW. Stay strong.

jesternudder

It's true. You are not alone in spirit. I'll keep checking for updates along with others.

ImperfectlyMe

Has any one given you a plan or are you in initial intake/triage stage?

Alphabet

AW, I'm very proud of you. Everyone, EVERYONE, is afraid to go to detox, especially if it's for the first time. What I can tell you is it's not as scary inside after the first day. You'll be with people in the same position as you that you'll be able to talk to one on one and during groups. For me, it got to the point where I really treasured my time in detox. I found it so helpful to get the encouragement, the tools I needed to stay sober, and the comradery amungst all of us going through this struggle.

You are doing the right thing, we're all rooting for you

AugustWest11

This isn't detox..the set I have to find 1 on my own