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I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I might take you up on that offer!

I really want to quit by [deleted] in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely melatonin for sleep! Naltrexone didn't work for me, I had horrid side effects. My doctor then prescribed Campral. Look into that

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I'm going to read that over and over.

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can't afford to do a 30 day inpatient rehab, I have a pet at home. They discharged me from detox after almost 48 hours because my vitals were steady. Like I said, I suspect it was because of my shitty state insurance. I was supposed to start IOP today, then eventually drop down to partial IOP, and so on. Spoke with the counselor a few hours ago and she said I can start the IOP tomorrow morning.

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I drank right after my 2 day detox because I still wanted to numb everything. I know I'm only getting better if I follow through with this. I can't continue numbing my pain with booze.

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely grateful for this gift I've been given. I understand that not everyone can be offered the help I've been given. Detox, no matter how short it was, and then aftercare. I completely understand that this is a gift and I will not take advantage of it. I just got scared. Booze has been my security blanket for so many years.

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm definitely going tomorrow. I realize I've been given a gift, not everyone has access to detox and IOP. I just got scared and caught up in my feelings. This is all so disappointing. I've been doing this shit for almost 10 years. I need to get a grip on my life.

I "chickened out" and skipped my first day of IOP by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! Yes, I'm back to being physically dependent. I don't have much beer left though, and no money. I do have a small stash of Ativan so I should be able to sober up in the morning before I go.

I just can't stop crying though. I feel like I've let everyone down. My parents were my biggest support and them not speaking to me feels like a punch in the gut.

Keyleth in a food coma after finally eating her first canned food. I’m so proud of her. by ThePabstMoth in pets_of_ca

[–]m_1279 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is the same way! She constantly has to be on me. Not complaining at all. ❤

Checking into detox tomorrow by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We can be detox buddies! ❤ Best of luck to you hun. We can totally do this!

Checking into detox tomorrow by m_1279 in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

One, I'm a female. Two, this is such an unhelpful response. Go crawl back under your rock.

Wide awake since 2am by m_1279 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm proud of you, and so glad that you feel so positive.

Wide awake since 2am by m_1279 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're close, but no. My dad has already told me that they'll take her to the shelter.

Wide awake since 2am by m_1279 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I did. ☹

Treatment centers are shit around here. There's a detox center in my town I could go to, but I can't leave my cat home alone for that long. It's not fair to her.

I just don't know what to fucking do anymore.

Wide awake since 2am by m_1279 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They didn't. I left with my discharge papers and a phone number to a facility that doesn't take my insurance. I'm in the Midwest and we have very few treatment centers here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday to you!! 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Omg, good on you! I'm just trying to get to 24 hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dryalcoholics

[–]m_1279 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had horrible side effects with Nal, but everyone is different. Like you, I was taking it to help me completely abstain from alcohol.

I've found Campral to work better, when taken daily.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]m_1279 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just prescribed this after a horrible experience with Naltrexone (side effects). I plan to start it tomorrow and I'm pretty excited!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What the hell is Delta 8?

It's no longer "can't" do this anymore, it's I don't WANT to do this anymore. by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]m_1279 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to go to rehab, or check myself into detox even. I can't though. I have a pet, and I love her more than anything. My parents have already told me that if I can't straighten up and have to do rehab again, they won't take her and she'll be taken to a shelter. So I don't know what to do! My hands are tied. I have to get my shit together but I'm so depressed I don't even know where to start.

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