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Huge debt alcoholism

Got more bad news. So I went to the ER for 30 minutes to get detox meds because my caseworker sent me there after not being able to find me a rehab center. I had no health insurance and I am being hit from three different places now with huge bills. I tried enrolling in a plan to pay one of them and was rejected. Which I don’t know why. My credit score is good. So I’ve been making small payments to two of them and asking for an itemized deduction from the last one because I want to make sure there are no errors. All I did was get blood work done, and sent on my way with the detox meds. So I’m not sure how it’s that expensive. Rn it’s at $3,100. And I won’t lie I’m scared I’m going to get more bills. So at this point, if the hospital and other companies refuse to accept payments, I know I’m looking at bankrupting considering my other medical debt I already have. I am still jobless while trying to sober from alcohol and on a ton of meds at this point.


So after that monologue.. I had almost relapsed but didn’t. And my caseworker took the bills and looked me in the eyes. She said none of it is worth my sobriety. But reality is.. bankrupting is terrifying and I am getting ready to have to go down this path.


My psychologist keeps telling me to go out and not sit around while I recover. So as I have no friends.. I asked my mom if she wanted to go swimming. She said yes but stood me up today. So I’m depressed. I know it sounds stupid. Just in a huge mess right now.
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OldBrit · 61-69, M
One day, one hour, one minute at a time if necessary at this stage.

Your caseworker is right as a wise old sage AA guy used to regularly say to me in my early days "Worst thing you can do is pick up a drink".

Good advice about not sitting dwelling on it all. So do try to do things. Clean cupboards, clean them again. Go for walks, read engrossing books etc etc

I'm really sorry about the bills. Another I've seen in my years in recovery is many of my fellow trudgers on the road to happy destiny also having to declare bankruptcy. But it's part of the rebirth of the new you.

Finally thank you for reminding me again as a Brit I should be forever grateful for our "free at the point of use" NHS.
Docdon23 · M
find an AA meeting and go there--they are free and people will support you. One day at a time. You can do this...
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
I'm no addict, but something that paradoxically helps me when feeling down is watching, reading or playing horror fiction.
If you're sufficiently frightened, you forget your own struggles temporarily.
YoMomma ·
It can get better, don't worry about stuff beyond your control.. hospital bills are crazy tho.. they need to make them more reasonable 😳 it’s bloody extortion imo 😳
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Morrowind · 26-30, M
@YoMomma I appreciate you reading my posts and stuff. This is the worst year of my life I swear. Part of me wishes I’d just kept on drinking. It’s too hard.
YoMomma ·
@Morrowind i hope it gets better for you and easier 🙁
Even with trying to get help, capitalism is out of control.
Morrowind · 26-30, M
@NativePortlander1970 yea my ex said the same thing about it. I’m so exhausted. These meds.. 40 million meds and I’m still a mess.

 
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