Found help after trying to taper ....this might help you
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Found help after trying to taper ....this might help you
i had detoxed 4 times before in the last 5 years. All I went thru the er ( once kept in the icu). was sent to a stabilization unit and released. No real direction on staying sober but have hefty medical bills. I called many places this time in desperation to hopefully detox once last time. No insurance so that was a dead end. Tried to taper but still began having severe withdrawals - rapid heart Rate. Extreme shakes etc.
But found this out: My county. (Cobb county ga). Has a behavioral health center, open 24 hours and is a stabilization unit. Based on income so basically free. I was monitored, given Meds and went through the withdrawals much more comfortably. My heart rate was consistently 120-130. I do not think I would have survived on my own. ISpoke with counsellors about follow up : option to go to an inpatient rehab. Or an out patient program. I opted for a 6 month out patient program which I start today. I was sent home with extra anti seizure Meds , celexa for the anxiety and seroquel to sleep. And. The option for a " hospital stay" letter if needed for work. I am now waiting for my psych appt. all the help I needed to get sober and the support to remain sober.
I hope this info will help someone out there who wants to get to sober but can't as their body is physically defendant. Yes I had tapered before and it worked but the female body can be fickle. And I just knew this time it wasn't going to work. I am glad I found this program as I thought there would be no other way than going to the er and being hit with another hefty bill. Actually looking forward to my treatment plan.
But found this out: My county. (Cobb county ga). Has a behavioral health center, open 24 hours and is a stabilization unit. Based on income so basically free. I was monitored, given Meds and went through the withdrawals much more comfortably. My heart rate was consistently 120-130. I do not think I would have survived on my own. ISpoke with counsellors about follow up : option to go to an inpatient rehab. Or an out patient program. I opted for a 6 month out patient program which I start today. I was sent home with extra anti seizure Meds , celexa for the anxiety and seroquel to sleep. And. The option for a " hospital stay" letter if needed for work. I am now waiting for my psych appt. all the help I needed to get sober and the support to remain sober.
I hope this info will help someone out there who wants to get to sober but can't as their body is physically defendant. Yes I had tapered before and it worked but the female body can be fickle. And I just knew this time it wasn't going to work. I am glad I found this program as I thought there would be no other way than going to the er and being hit with another hefty bill. Actually looking forward to my treatment plan.
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Welcome. Withdrawals are terrifying. Glad you got help and have come through it. I am sure your post will help someone seeking medical support. I hope you stay around SR. It can help if you want to stay sober.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
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Originally Posted by DarklingSong 
Welcome. Withdrawals are terrifying. Glad you got help and have come through it. I am sure your post will help someone seeking medical support. I hope you stay around SR. It can help if you want to stay sober.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
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