Ugh ugh ugh.
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Ugh ugh ugh.
Making plans so my family is supported while I go for treatment tomorrow.
Just so emotional right now.
I need to stop drinking but I am struggling. I want this treatment to help me put together my plan / support system. I'm scared and what I've been doing hasn't been working, it needs to change. I'm going to miss my family, but I don't want to lose them. Deep breaths....XOXO.
[insert profanity running trough my head]. psyching myself up for the hard work ahead. i got this i got this i got this!!
Just so emotional right now.
I need to stop drinking but I am struggling. I want this treatment to help me put together my plan / support system. I'm scared and what I've been doing hasn't been working, it needs to change. I'm going to miss my family, but I don't want to lose them. Deep breaths....XOXO.
[insert profanity running trough my head]. psyching myself up for the hard work ahead. i got this i got this i got this!!
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Queensland
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First few minutes entering rehab is scary, but it quickly disappears (it did for me and where I went).
Absolute BEST decision I made was reaching out for help and going to treatment where I could focus solely on my recovery.
You have pretty much already done the hardest thing and that is to reach out and accept you need assistance in getting sober
so congrats and let us know how you are travelling. A bright new world awaits you xoxo
Absolute BEST decision I made was reaching out for help and going to treatment where I could focus solely on my recovery.
You have pretty much already done the hardest thing and that is to reach out and accept you need assistance in getting sober
so congrats and let us know how you are travelling. A bright new world awaits you xoxo
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RainbowBird - I predict it will go so much better than you're anticipating. Try to be enthused for all the good things that lie ahead as you reclaim your life. We're here to support you & cheer you on. 
Whatever it takes - just for today.
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All will be OK Rainbow, the steps you are taking now are already triggering a change in you of a willingness to embrace a new, sober life. Just keep taking those steps, one foot fall at a time.
You can and you ARE doing it.
I never did detox or rehab but I can totally relate to the emotions you are expressing. My journey began with AA 85 days ago and I never thought I could get sober... But I did! And you can too.
I have a good feeling for you and the journey you are about to take.
Keep us update if and when you can.
xx Scruff
You can and you ARE doing it.
I never did detox or rehab but I can totally relate to the emotions you are expressing. My journey began with AA 85 days ago and I never thought I could get sober... But I did! And you can too.
I have a good feeling for you and the journey you are about to take.
Keep us update if and when you can.
xx Scruff
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Hey Rainbow-
I am a February 10th, 2017 graduate of a 6 week treatment program.
I didn't think I could do it. But I did.
Feel the fear and do it anyways. You will have so much support and learn so much about yourself while you're there.
Try to find the excitement of the unknown adventure. I put as much of myself into it as I possibly could muster. This is an investment in yourself, you will get much more out of it than you expect the more you open yourself to it.
If you're stubborn enough to have stayed drinking for so long, it's not that big of a shift to flip your mind over to being stubborn with sticking with sobriety.
The real rewards come when you find your footsteps falling on your recovery path.
I send you much starsprinkle your way.
I have no regrets and tons of gratitude for having gone to treatment. There were so many reasons why I almost couldn't go. The universe and my Higher power made a way for me there and through it though. It can and will for you too.
Much love, and seconding the strength and healing.
Del xoxo
I am a February 10th, 2017 graduate of a 6 week treatment program.
I didn't think I could do it. But I did.
Feel the fear and do it anyways. You will have so much support and learn so much about yourself while you're there.
Try to find the excitement of the unknown adventure. I put as much of myself into it as I possibly could muster. This is an investment in yourself, you will get much more out of it than you expect the more you open yourself to it.
If you're stubborn enough to have stayed drinking for so long, it's not that big of a shift to flip your mind over to being stubborn with sticking with sobriety.
The real rewards come when you find your footsteps falling on your recovery path.
I send you much starsprinkle your way.
I have no regrets and tons of gratitude for having gone to treatment. There were so many reasons why I almost couldn't go. The universe and my Higher power made a way for me there and through it though. It can and will for you too.
Much love, and seconding the strength and healing.
Del xoxo
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You are doing a brave and excellent thing, RB, and I am very happy for you. Rehab was most important to me; I was scared at first but resolved to make the most of my opportunity to get well, and I learned so much, especially from my fellows in recovery. Now I have 15 months of sobriety, and cherish it to my soul. Go into it with an open mind and a willing heart. Be ready to work hard on your recovery-it's not easy, but it is rewarding and life-affirming. Wishing you the best. You'll be fine.
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