Decided to go to a treatment center
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Montana
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Decided to go to a treatment center
With many failed attempts at sobriety over the past 3 years I really feel like it's what I need to do. I worry about my family when I'm away so im scared. I also know this needs to happen since I've tried everything to stay sober and just can't get it. I'm sick of this life and want to be healthy. I actually get pretty home sick which is what kept me away from treatment before. But I'm more afraid to not go somewhere at this point. I just hope that life is there waiting for me at the end of this dark tunnel. Positive thoughts and prayers needed. Thank you
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,234
I was intervened on by my family and
was sent into rehab without a choice.
I didn't have a choice because I was
already incapable to do so at that very
moment when the authorities came to
pick me up.
I thought once I was taken away id be
gone for a few hours or so before returning
back to my little family. Husband and 2 small
kids.
It was the next day that I was ordered
to remain in rehab for 2 weeks when panic
set in wondering about my home and kids.
Who would take care of them, feed them,
do all the things their own mom would
normally do day after day.
It was my husband and his folks who called
the right people to get me help and into
rehab, however, I was filled with resentment
because of what they did to me, but over the
yrs, I found graditude and forgiveness in my
heart for them saving my life.
My husband and his folks took over my little
family while I was in treatment for 28 days,
which I did agree on after I was there for 2
weeks. It was told to me that if I returned
home too soon I would surely go back to drinking
because I was still struggling with issues and
one was those resentments I harbored over
my husband and his folks.
Anyway....no one died while I was receiving
treatment for my addiction. No one starved
or was left unattended. So I was left to work
on my recovery and getting healthy.
When I did return home, I used those tools
and teaching about my addiction to apply
in my everyday life and all my situations.
That was 24 yrs ago and today the rewards
of the promises as stated in the Big Book
of AA have and still are coming true for me.
I commend you for wanting to seek help
for your addiction and learn about new
healthy ways to live without drinking alcohol
to solve problems or lifes ups and downs.
Yes, the future will be brighter for you
with each passing day you don't drink
and use your recovery program and Faith
for guidance, strength, health, compassion
and understanding.
was sent into rehab without a choice.
I didn't have a choice because I was
already incapable to do so at that very
moment when the authorities came to
pick me up.
I thought once I was taken away id be
gone for a few hours or so before returning
back to my little family. Husband and 2 small
kids.
It was the next day that I was ordered
to remain in rehab for 2 weeks when panic
set in wondering about my home and kids.
Who would take care of them, feed them,
do all the things their own mom would
normally do day after day.
It was my husband and his folks who called
the right people to get me help and into
rehab, however, I was filled with resentment
because of what they did to me, but over the
yrs, I found graditude and forgiveness in my
heart for them saving my life.
My husband and his folks took over my little
family while I was in treatment for 28 days,
which I did agree on after I was there for 2
weeks. It was told to me that if I returned
home too soon I would surely go back to drinking
because I was still struggling with issues and
one was those resentments I harbored over
my husband and his folks.
Anyway....no one died while I was receiving
treatment for my addiction. No one starved
or was left unattended. So I was left to work
on my recovery and getting healthy.
When I did return home, I used those tools
and teaching about my addiction to apply
in my everyday life and all my situations.
That was 24 yrs ago and today the rewards
of the promises as stated in the Big Book
of AA have and still are coming true for me.
I commend you for wanting to seek help
for your addiction and learn about new
healthy ways to live without drinking alcohol
to solve problems or lifes ups and downs.
Yes, the future will be brighter for you
with each passing day you don't drink
and use your recovery program and Faith
for guidance, strength, health, compassion
and understanding.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
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That's a tough decision to make, but a brave one and one that shows your commitment to getting sober. Best of luck on your journey, hopefully you can keep in touch with SR as well during your stay.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,195
I did 35 days of in-patient rehab. It was immensely helpful. The "homesick" argument is ridiculous if you really think about it. What kind of home is it when a family member is an alcoholic? I am sure your family will survive just fine. Go get well and your family life will be that much better. Good luck!
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Montana
Posts: 151
Thank you everyone. Looks like I'll be going in next week. Got lots of support and am excited to take this on. Scared..yes. But I feel relieved I'm willing to take this step. And yes all my worries are total anxiety bs. Not sure if I can post but I'll let everyone know as soon as I can. See ya 
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 9,029
Good luck! I opted for inpatient treatment and it was a very positive experience. A sharp disconnect to jolt me off the drinking. In found it to be a safe environment. Comforting to a degree.
At the time I went My husband and I were separated and our two young children were being cared for by my parents. I knew they were in safe hands and that I would be a better mommy and better all around human being when I got out. I brought pictures of them with me. I'd recommend physical printed photos because the place I went didn't allow cellphones or any other electronic device. You wouldn't want to get there and find out you have nO access to the pics.
For me it was well worth the time away. Good luck.
At the time I went My husband and I were separated and our two young children were being cared for by my parents. I knew they were in safe hands and that I would be a better mommy and better all around human being when I got out. I brought pictures of them with me. I'd recommend physical printed photos because the place I went didn't allow cellphones or any other electronic device. You wouldn't want to get there and find out you have nO access to the pics.
For me it was well worth the time away. Good luck.
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