Going into Rehab

blue1980

Hey all,

I've enjoyed reading all your posts. I know its not exclusively for alcos but there does seem to be a few of us here.

Well I've tried everything, will power, white knuckle sobriety, AA etc..... and nothing has worked.

Checking into rehab on friday. I'm hoping the intensity of it will sort me out and get me back on the right path.

Has anyone here been to rehab? are you still sober???

Wish me luck.

Blue.

gavkm27

Hey,i went to rehab in Clare for about 30 days 7 years ago when i was 21,it helped me alot and i cannot recommend it enough,having said that it's not a magic cure,it involves you doing alot of work on yourself,getting honest and making a huge effort to take a long hard look at your drinking,life,behavior

It gave me a great foundation and cleared up alot of stuff in a short space of time,i then continued to go to 12 step groups after i finished.

You need to be ready for rehab,in a position where you are humble,i was in a place where i was totally beaten by alcohol and drugs,i was willing to do anything to make my life better,if you are in this place,then you will be fine.

Good luck

sparklespark

best of luck Blue. Fair play to you. Wishing you all the best.

unreggd

Congrats on being proactive, best of luck. Keep us posted!

booksale

i can see your determination on it.

blue1980

Just got out of the treatment centre yesterday.

It was a tough slog and I didn't find God but I do feel better and optimistic about the future.

Shayman

Well done!

yessam

well done blue1980. keep optimistic. keep us posted.

Elenxor

don't forget to be be good to yourself.

booksale

well done, blue!

isn't it great to be sober all the time and feel yourself in control?!

Happy Sober Valentine's Day!

force majeure

Well now that you half ways their Blue 1980 do stay strong as the next few months well be very testing as you walk the streets. If you can try and keep close with one person who you can depend on as they well be times when you well need them.
So chin up and battle away.

Accept responsibility, people well appreciate it and you well find out what you are capable off.

blue1980

Thank you all for your kind words.

One week out now and feeling good.

I keep going to meetings and staying in a positive frame of mind.

colrow

blue1980 wrote: »

Thank you all for your kind words.

One week out now and feeling good.

I keep going to meetings and staying in a positive frame of mind.

Thats great, all those slogans on the walls, are a great source of strength,

I like, Keep It Simple, Stick With The Winners,


Keep Coming Back, It Works if you Work it

and my favorite about AA " ASimple Program for Complicated People"

Take care

Elenxor

colrow wrote: »

Thats great, all those slogans on the walls, are a great source of strength,

I like, Keep It Simple, Stick With The Winners,


Keep Coming Back, It Works if you Work it

and my favorite about AA " ASimple Program for Complicated People"

Take care

May I just add, It works if you want it....My very best wishes to you.

colrow

At one of my first meetings I heard a guy say "Many are called but few are chosen" and I hoped to f*** I was one of the chosen ones lol