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Has anyone been to rehab?

For alcohol, drugs, etc. How was it?

I'm thinking I need to finally give it a go.
SW-User
I have, it gave me the proper tools to stay on the path of sobriety. I was introduced to AA and NA, found a sponsor. Working the steps was intense but well worth it. Hope you find the best in your journey of recovery
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@suburbancowboy: thank you
SW-User
@dumpstermeow: my pleasure. I am pretty knowledgeable about recovery
yeah, 3 shots, plus out patient meetings.
@dumpstermeow: do it if you have to, i was on everything i could get my hands on, couldn't touchmy face without getting a nose bleed for a while, and i haven't touched a line since i was 18. i still drink, but much more controlled than i used to. both parents and half my blood line, all addicts or drunks. odds WAY against me. you can do it,just keep going if you need somebody to just scream at for a minute, i hear you <3
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@DancingStarGoddess: thanks for that, it means a lot
@dumpstermeow: anytime , i know how it is, sometimes you just get it in your head, and you can't get it out. i still get it now all these years later. i have to take narcs for pain... too easy to take more.
Flenflyys · 31-35, F
Best friend just did. It changed her outlook and she's doing well but it's only been a couple months
Elegy · 46-50
In many cases it helps to give you a break and can help you learn how to manage using alcohol as a coping device. Eventually you need to learn the underlying cause and figure out your triggers to know when you're going to use so you can stop it ahead of time.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@Halcyon: the rehab I'm looking at offers all kinds of therapy and is specifically focused on getting to the underlying causes. I'm really hopeful it will help me 🙂
Elegy · 46-50
Good luck 😌
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@Halcyon: thank you
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@IstillmissEP: bruhhhh O>O
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@IstillmissEP: 😿 I thought we were friends. And I haven't touched coke since like, 2002!
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Coppercoil · M
I did it cold turkey.. but I went to live at my uncle's in utah for 3 months.. no friends no contacts.. no distractions.. no car even. I just hiked around in the forest alone and cried a lot.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@Coppercoil if I would have known I would have come and hiked with you.
Recluse · 46-50, M
You have to want to for your own reasons and for you not anyone else. Sometimes removing yourself from the regular people that seem to assist in bringing you down helps as well if possible.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@Recluse: that would mean never seeing anyone in my family again, which is fine with me, but not with them 😕
Balint81 · 41-45, M
I gave up drugs on my own,smoking i have a problem with..thinking about calling the helpline or sth. My buddy was in a methadone clinic for 2 months btw.5 years later,he is still using methadone
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
yep. it can work, if you're ready.
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
It's not easy... I know.
I think you can really benefit from rehab. You'll feel so much better.
if you ever need to talk, feel free to message me.
You've got this.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@rottenrobi: thanks lady 🙂
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
my pleasure. ❤
SW-User
A few times, go if you think you need to.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@kingfish2: so it didn't do much for you then?
SW-User
@dumpstermeow: For a period of time, but I never really wanted to quit.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@kingfish2: I think I remember you telling me that before.... thank you for sharing
Peaceful · F
I haven't, but I wish you success on your journey to healing.
NigelDoes · 56-60, M
I did for three months.
dumpstermeow · 41-45, F
@NigelDoes: did it help?
NigelDoes · 56-60, M
It got me back on track for a while but it's certainly no magic bullet.
Recluse · 46-50, M
Wish u luck you'll be successfull
SW-User
Yes nearly 13 years ago. Given I've not drunk or used since I support it.

Mine was 12step based using Minnesota method. That can be for some a harsh exposing regime but I needed that I think.

Good luck and pm me if you want to anytime
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Footballstar · 26-30, M
I've had friends who went. Worked for some didn't for others, depends on the person whether it's worth it or not
Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M
Been to Rehab at the Hardrock Hotel in Las Vegas.

 
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