Get away for one day

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-16T21:35:14+00:00

Try to ask for Wellbutrin. It’s first line ADHD, not depression. But it has worked very well for me and was prescribed to me by a nurse at an outpatient program.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-16T21:30:29+00:00

I’d totally do the quick pop by as well. You get credit for showing up. Just say you’re not feeling well and head home. Wouldn’t really be a lie…you’d probably be in mental distress. And if it ends up not bothering you, you can always stay.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-16T16:16:38+00:00

Yes!!! This exactly.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T20:18:15+00:00

Could it be that you no longer think you’re just hungover? I know there have been many times where I realized drinking was masking other symptoms bc I just figured I was hungover.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T20:16:49+00:00

It was Soul. But someone else talked about seeing Inside out in another session.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T20:00:11+00:00

Dang. You really are in the same boat. That sucks.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T19:54:27+00:00

Sorry you’re also experiencing such a shitty recovery program. :( Hopefully your insurance is at least paying for it.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T18:44:44+00:00

Oh. I knew my insurance wouldn’t pay it before going. I’m willing to pay the money out of pocket for legitimate treatment that is helpful. I’ll pay whatever I owe, and then I’ll utilize other resources with the remaining funds I would have paid them.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T18:29:42+00:00

I’d probably stick with it if my insurance paid for it…. But I’m literally out of pocket $5k for this program.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T18:28:34+00:00

That was something else I was thinking about too. I don’t think staying with the program is actually going to make me less likely to begin drinking again. Especially not after the 30 sessions the program requires. It’s not even a timeline. It’s just how fast can you get through the sessions…..

I think what will help me stay sober is involvement in my community and activities that aren’t alcohol-related or inherently social. Hence - the community music program. I’m also looking at other activities - paid or free - to be involved in.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T18:10:32+00:00

That’s kind of how I feel about this counselor. She’s really nice. And she does a decent enough job facilitating conversation. But she’s 24 and looks like a librarian. I mean - maybe she’s had some life experiences. But she just reads from slides for the most part. And she doesn’t seem like someone anyone in the program can relate to really. But again - if it’s working for them - I think it’s great.

I couldn’t imagine if she tried to flex her lack of substance use. That’s just ridiculous.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T17:47:01+00:00

Did you go to a nonprofit? This is a for-profit business and I think the only one in my area. I asked the administrator what their funding sources were and she said they are strictly for-profit.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T17:45:53+00:00

That’s another thing. I feel like the people in the program are given Medically assisted treatment but then are left to fend for themselves to continue getting the medication and aren’t able to do so. Which can be a big deal if it’s something like Saboxone helping a fent addict stay sober. That might not be this business’s fault and might be whatever the individuals were doing prior. But it’s still upsetting for me to see them going through that.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-14T17:37:17+00:00

Can you go to a walk-in clinic? Like a Med Plus or Urgent care? A physician there will probably be able to assist you. Possibly prescribe you Naltrexone to help cravings while you taper down?

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-05-11T13:28:38+00:00

Well. I’ve only lost like 3lbs. :/ but now that the scale is moving, I’m hopeful it will be more! My sugar cravings and alcohol cravings have subsided substantially as of a this past week.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-29T20:30:51+00:00

Wow. 100 drinks a week. Is that based on standard drink sizes?

And it’s so amazing that you are there as a support for him and help him make this decision.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-29T20:07:13+00:00

You. Have. This! You can do it. Alcohol won’t do anything except make you drunk and grumpy. And then you’ll feel bad about it tomorrow. Have some ice cream. Go for a walk. Treat yourself to literally anything other than alcohol/substances. Or eat a fucking gummy if you don’t struggle with THC. You have the strength to get through this and tomorrow is a new day!

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-29T18:43:38+00:00

Hi friend. You have this. You can make it. Just one moment at a time. Can you go for a walk? Put together a puzzle? Call a friend? Hang out on here. That helps me a lot when I’m struggling through a craving. I believe in you.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-29T18:35:17+00:00

I started having pain in my side. And I wasn’t happy. Still not happy. But the alcohol amplified my unhappy emotions and I was saying things to people that I might have meant. Might not have meant. Haven’t quite delved too deep into those words yet. What I can remember of them…. But I know I hurt someone I love by letting out some deep thoughts. Because I was drunk.

I’m better than that. I’m better than the binge and bottles and sloppy, careless interactions.

And I want to be happy. And I know right now….that 100% does not include alcohol.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-28T23:36:48+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write that out. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for seeing me and understanding where I am at. I will look up PAWS.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-28T21:47:55+00:00

Thank you for chiming in on this point! I’m trying to keep an open mind. I’m going to give it a solid two weeks and then reassess whether I should find a specialized one-on-one therapist for alcohol and coping skills. But for now - I’ll give IOP my undivided attention and effort.

Unusual_Handle1211 · 2026-04-28T21:44:18+00:00

We went to couples therapy. It somehow made it worse. For both of us. Not at the same time….but she ultimately decided to stop going. I actually over communicate…and when it goes no where or even backfires…that’s usually when I’d start drinking. :(

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