proclub

It's only been six days since I drank, I am feeling a lot better than I was, although I still have a long way too go. The main thing I wanted to thank you guys for is sharing your stories to help people like myself who were too stubborn to get help from a dr or go to counselling. Reading the things that has helped a lot of people on here made me realise that I needed more help than just me, I went to the dr yesterday who gave me some medication and a referral to a psychologist for some counselling. I am a bit worried about the psychologist because I have never been to one before and don't really know what to expect! I'll keep you guys updated though! Thanks again!

leb

6 days is great. You are doing really well. Stay strong

Dee74

I've generally found psychologists to be very helpful proclub

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JanieJ

Well done Proclub, that's amazing progress.

I'm glad you are finding a positive path for yourself.

Soberwolf

Exellent post well done on 6 days

PurpleKnight

6 Days is fantastic!! Keep it going!!

N3p3nth3

Congrats on the progress. I'm glad you're finding the forum helpful!

Ruby2

Keep going and well done on six days. I've been to a psychologist several different times over the years and the experiences were positive. The hardest part is opening up and being honest about what's going on. But if we aren't honest it's hard for them to help. You can do it. Relax.

proclub

I think opening up will be the hardest bit, I'm not usually one who lets people in with out a lot of trust

Yankees2015

Proclub - good for you at 6 days. Me too! Keep it up (I'll try too, I also feel so good) and don't worry about the Dr. or sharing. Looking how good you've been doing here! You can do it one on one. Good luck!!

Chuck39

You are one day away from a full week ... well done! No need to fear the psychologist ... he or she is there for you. I once sat in silence at a therapy session for about 45 minutes until I wanted to say something and the doctor just waited in silence as well for me to be ready. Go slow, breathe deeply, and just say what's on your mind. It's totally fine, even encouraged, to go in and say I am really uncomfortable, nervous, angry, etc. and go from there. You can do it!

proclub

I couldn't sit in silence without cracking the "well this is awkward...' Joke haha! Thanks again guys

JadedGirl

I feel the same :-) this is a great place. And there's no 'only' 6 days...6 days is fab so well done xx

lovehoops

great job on 6 days proclub...be proud of yourself!

saoutchik

Well done on 6 days proclub

My only experience of a psychologist is from watching the Soprano's but I do know that running things past a "disinterested" 3rd party is a good thing as they can often see things that we have not considered.