First Visit With Therapist Today
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First Visit With Therapist Today
I have an appointment with a therapist tonight. This is the first time that I have sought outside help with my drinking. If you remember I did try to go to an outpatient program, but they did not accept people straight into the outpatient program unless they had done an inpatient program first. They recommended this therapist. I am actually not even nervous. I am excited to have someone who understands addiction that I can work with.
Oddly enough, I am 15 days sober and have not had any bad cravings. I don't know if it is because I am not building as much stress knowing that I have my appointment and I can work through the last couple of weeks there, or what. I am just taking each day minute-by-minute. In the past I would have minimized my drinking problem by saying "well, if I'm not craving it must not be that bad." The one thing I have learned is that this can all change on a dime and in one minute I could be craving like crazy. I spend time each day reflecting on why I have made the choice not to drink, how it will affect me, and, more importantly, how it will affect the ones I love.
Anyway, wish me luck tonight.
Oddly enough, I am 15 days sober and have not had any bad cravings. I don't know if it is because I am not building as much stress knowing that I have my appointment and I can work through the last couple of weeks there, or what. I am just taking each day minute-by-minute. In the past I would have minimized my drinking problem by saying "well, if I'm not craving it must not be that bad." The one thing I have learned is that this can all change on a dime and in one minute I could be craving like crazy. I spend time each day reflecting on why I have made the choice not to drink, how it will affect me, and, more importantly, how it will affect the ones I love.
Anyway, wish me luck tonight.
I've been in counseling for five years now and it's been a big help to me, in more ways than one. 
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Well, the session went well. I really like the therapist, she is laid back and easy to talk to, but direct when she needs to be. It was just an assessment today, but I made appointments for the next two weeks and am feeling encouraged. I left the session feeling relaxed, like after a massage. Felt good to get some stuff off my chest and hear from her that I'm not nuts and not the only one struggling with this stuff. Felt better than when I have been to group meetings. I have no problem sharing, but the more I hear others discussions the more I want to drink. Not a good thing.
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