My experience in Rehab!/ Alcoholism and Addiction
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- Rehab is a scary word to an addict or alcoholic! It means we are about to transform everything we are used to! But it doesn't mean the end, it means a new beginning! This is my rehab story!
NOTE; MY BAC WAS .234 NOT 2.34!
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My intensive 3 month stay at Castle Craig rehab Scotland was a precious gift from God. I committed to giving it 100% It saved my life. Drunk going in. Found out friend had taken life day 1. I was grateful to be there when heard news. Didn't listen to the moaners/gossipers/whiners. Not everything will be to your liking. Embrace that - you need different. The same kept you where you were. Listened. Went out comfort zones. Grew. Gave thanks daily. Challenged my self-pity. Five and a half months sober. Its impossible to relapse by accident after rehab. Think about that. Good luck - give it your all!💯💪
My son is in rehab now. I was so curious about what he's going through. Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
I'm am pleased you found it helpful. How is your son doing? I know for my wife, when I was in rehab, she was relieved.. yet she remained skeptical. I have no doubt that if your son is open, honest, and willing.. he has a strong opportunity to learn how to fund fulfillment in recovery.
Last February, I went to rehab for 2 days at Cedar House in Bloomington, CA. It was big, and for someone who has bad social anxiety, I chicken out and left. Tried outpatient, but still couldn't get sober. After a few months, my case manager and peer support suggested giving rehab a try. I'm 28 and still live with my parents. My mom is also an alcoholic and my Dad is an abusive piece of work. I'm ready to grow up, and I want out of this house. I'm semi looking forward to going to rehab again this month, and part of it is I found a small one that takes 6 women at max so perfect for someone who's socially anxious like me. I'm not going to lie, though. I'm still scared, and I'm not entirely happy about leaving alcohol behind, but I'm tired of that abusive relationship I have with alcohol. I just want to be happy and independent, and I know I can't have that if I don't get sober.
Sorry for my essay. I appreciate you sharing your experience it helps me feel less nervous about this whole decision.
You can do it this time around! Success is born through practice. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Am going in to rehab on Monday for 5 weeks. Drink, depression and anxiety. Enjoying my last drinks and terrified I might not be able to enjoy another one
I had the same anxiety when I went! I too used alcohol to medicate my depression, anxiety, and PTSD.. Congratulations on going to rehab, that is a monumental deal. My divorce from alcohol was brutal and I thought I couldn't live without her! I was broken by the fact that I could never drink again..However, when I learned all the ways my life and the way I handle life is without it..well, it became clear to me that my I insanity in drunkenness was a temporary fix that left permanent scars..literally and figuratively. I wish you the best in rehab, put your car (you) in the shop and focus on you..that's all you have to do my friend. If you need anything that I can help with don't hesitate to reach out.
How are you doing today
How are you?
Scared to tell my mom I’m 20 yrs old any advice very scared to hurt
@jlck8622 You'll hurt her more if you get drunk, get alcohol poisoning, go to jail, and then drunk drive and hurt yourself or someone else. So, don't be scared, my friend. You're not alone.
I’m going to a detox place on Monday I really want the help been drinking since the age of 12 and now I’m about to be 31 and I’m ready to give a rehab a chance because I really want to see my son love your videos man
Congratulations on "Getting your car in the shop!" That's how I like to think of rehab. You go for one thing, but you have the opportunity to the whole thing looked at! I also had my son as my primary motive to go to rehab (of course secondary to losing my Army career, losing my wife, and oh yeah.. losing my life). You can definitely survive it without a drink ..but do yourself a favor, do the work, be present, focus on getting sober for you, go to meetings, share your experiences, and learn how to live sober after you leave...If you need anything while you're there, reach out to those around you and if you find yourself doubtful... remember your son needs a whole and present father, and you deserve the opportunity for self love.
Hope your better now bro I’m going in soon !!!
New sub today, March 12, 2023! My son is in rehab as we speak and has completed his first week. I have talked to him several times and he sounds quite wonderful. When he gets out, I’ll be sure he knows about your channel. Thanks!
Good morning. Thank you for your support and for taking the time to comment. That's a beautiful thing that he is in rehab, and I'm sure he feels a lot better as well. If there's anything that I can help with when he returns, don't hesitate to let me know. If he needs to talk to someone who's been there, he can contact me if he chooses. Recovery is a daily effort. 🙏 ODAAT
Thank you for this. I am going to contact my work to let them know. It pains me to write that as well. Because I know I need to do this. Writing it out makes it very real, not just an idea.
Thank you. My concern is being bored, facing the gnawing over stimulation of my brain, and the parts of my life I've been numbing. But hearing you talk about your meditation made me feel much better and confident.
New guy, thank you for having the courage to actually put that into action..strength is doing the things we are most uncomfortable with. I appreciate the support and candor. Meditation as well as knowing what to do when your bored takes practice. The more you practice New and positive things will make those hard times that much easier to handle..and to handle them by facing them instead of allowing the drink or drug determine the outcome. Let me know if there's anything that I can do.
@@1Sober2Another I did it, I called my HR department. Got the ball rolling. Thanks again for your video. Also your meme game is pretty good too.
One question though, do you think they'll let me take a Nintendo Switch with me? It's a handheld electronic game system. (Just in case you weren't aware)
I know we don't know each other yet..but damn proud of you! I went to rehab in a military hospital, we were only allowed our phones after the day sessions through the evening, but it doesn't hurt to call ahead for approved items to bring. I am excited for you!
Thank you for your support 🙏 🙌
That's me right.
Yeah I just got out of that nonsense the detox part was fine some of the meetings were OK but it just kept going over the same stuff I heard anything about the 12 steps again I’m gonna peek and most people were not serious about their recovery thanks to the good Lord I’m here to get the mess cleaned up and I’m grateful for thatAA is not very good they never even go over the most important question with people was never asked why are you doing this? Isn’t that the key? Why is a person drinking why are they drugging this bull crap that is a disease makes me wanna puke. I was drinking too much alcohol I did no disease I did it about the alcohol I drank the alcohol it was my poor choices on my fault rehab I’m sure it has its place but generally speaking I give rehab about a D+.
You misspoke when you said your BAC was 2.34 and not .234 isn't possible. You would be dead before getting remotely close to that level. Not meant to bust your chops but merely as a clarification. I do agree that after you stop it's imperative to find a way to fill the void that was created when you quit. I'm 74 years old and stopped drinking eight years ago. This was after drinking for fifty years with the last thirty-five of those years drinking excessively every day
I've used AA more as a conduit to sobriety rather than a means to an end. For example that alcoholism is a discease and not an addiction
This is merely a no fault excuse for bad choices. Besides I don't know of any discease that can be overcome by soley using your force of will. I do believe that talking about a problem may not solve it but it makes it easier to cope with. Which AA allows you to do.
You're absolutely right.. I did miss speak. It's definitely not my intention to mislead anyone. Thank you for the support, friend !
for me the hardest thing is the insomnia. I didn't go to rehab and i never drank alcohol from the morning or afternoon, just at night. It's been around 10 days, and my sleep is non-existent, waking up every hour and then unable to fall back asleep. Going to work feeling like a ghost, going to uni with brain fog and a headache. No matter how tired i am, i still can't get a restfull sleep, and nothing i tried is helping. I guess it takes longer time to pass to normalize.
It will improve! I had horrible insomnia for about 6 weeks when I got sober..My body and brain just didn't k own what to do. It took some time to even out but it happened. Hang in there! ODAAT
I never went to rehab, but I went to drug and alcohol counseling and I was homeless, is that the same thing
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My impression of rehab is it borders on being a cult.
interesting rehab never told me a thing ....atleast the patient knows whats going on......my experience was i had no idea what the process in tail and my role?
i dried my husband out before he when it was horrible one wrecked room 2 days of Demonic screams.... when we got to rehab they told me i saved them that process.... my husband started to only eat once a day....he was drinking more i did not know how bad it was. only on spring cleaning the house 3 times vodka beer cans all over the show.....it got out of control he could not systain it. Professional drunk he just needed me out of his way picking fights with me...
I totally should have done this
It's never too late my friend!
- 5 days and counting until 1st time. Terrified. Absolutely sure I am not going to enjoy some of the things you describe... Gotta get it done though. Thanks for sharing and thanks for this video.
We don't know each other, but we share this common bond.. It's absolutely normal to be terrified of this sort of change. For me, I was petrified of breaking my life with my drunk.. Hell, that bottle was my identity and my escape, not to mention my adversary at the same time. If you go into it ready to find ways to take on your life in an entirely different way then you will find that it's an opportunity for you to break free of the distractions of all the things that prevent you from discovering YOU! If you need anything that I can help with don't hesitate to let me know. You can do this!
@1Sober2Another Identity/escape and terrible adversary speak to my soul... Thank you for your support, esp as a total stranger. I will have to detox 1st (in med, knew better... Awful dz in every aspect). Knew a prob but didn't accept it until - withdrawal sx. Whoops. Change is scary AF - indeed, petrifying. Congrats on making it thru! Please keep making content and ty for your response and support. You are helping ppl!!!
I appreciate your support as well! For me; It's not always perfect in any way (my life). I will tell you, though, I haven't had a single sip of alcohol in 7 years, and now that I get a vote in that: I choose not to drink because I know exactly what I was like, what I had, how I solved my problems, what I lost, and what it's like now. I have faith you will find out a similar experience.
@@1Sober2Another I think life will forever be a bit of a Charlie Foxtrot lol! Wish it was not so hard to let go of, crazy how we redefine and reorder life around it despite the costs and losses... Hope I can get to where you are! Thx again!!
Life indeed will always bring obstacles and challenges..(For me) without the reliance and active addiction to alcohol, I am able to either go straight through my obstacles or, find the path of least resistance. Fulfillment is self defined: I can't say that your world will improve dramatically. However, I can say that the waves will not erode your foundation. Does that make any sense? Same goes for yourself or anyone else reading; I am here for you and anyone who is suffering from addiction or just life in general, I don't have all the answers.. but I have had most of the experiences. ODAAT
How do you help you’re family and get sober at the same time? Sounds like a stupid question but, what do they do while I’m away?
That was a question I had when I went to rehab also! I said..."Who's gonna take care of my family?"... "Who's gonna Take care of my Soldiers?"..."Who's gonna head up the mission?"... and all of these other reasons why It wasn't the right time yet! My wife said, "I've always taken care of myself and Noah when you were drink and gone anyway...we need dad back, and I need my husband"...she said. My boss told me..."Your team needs you at 100%, and the mission will go on!".. Your question is not stupid Louis, but it's time to worry about you..They will be alright, and they will.be even better with you when you are healthy, clear, and present..
Went to rehab facility twice. First, did detox and left after 5 days. Second, 28 days. Very structured . 7 in the morning to 8 at night most days. Never left facility......no private phone calls first 8 days. Families could visit certain time on certain weekends. AA meetings on site (2-3 a day) along with group and individual counselor time. Hated it at first. Tried to jail break as we say......and yes , we all went in drunk as well. .22 here! Once you accept that you are there with folks in same circumstance and it is what it is, and you start feeling better, it gets more comfortable. It saved my bacon, I'm pretty sure. Friends now tell me they were pretty worried about me then. I don't ever want to go back....one of my motivations to maintain sobriety. I' m too old to have a roommate :) Like my freedom too much as well . Keep on
Awesome share friend! Our common experiences is what binds us, and our sobriety and happiness is our goal!
I'd love to hear what rehab you went to if you're open to sharing
Absolutely...I went Landstuhl Medical Refional Center in Germany. The rehab facility was on one part of a Ward and was staffed with full detox medical personnel, psychologists, psychiatrist, and addiction Counselors. We had mandatory AA meetings every night, mandatory physical fitness training, mandatory group and individual sessions, occupational therapy, ect...
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Did you have to pay out of pocket?
I’m leaving for detox Tuesday, scared as shit but know it’ll be for the best
I hear you, and I'm proud of you for taking the step..voluntarily or involuntarily..it is in fact a good thing. Being clean will give your body and mind a chance to rest. Breathe, if there's ever anything that I can help with don't hesitate to let me know.
Ive decided to go... its my time...
To rehab I hope...?! If you need anything at all that I can help with please let me know! My email is 1sober2another@gmail.com
I don’t remember the old me !
I hope you're doing well today, and thank you for sharing!
Did you have to pay out of pocket for rehab?
I was incredibly fortunate that I didn't. I was in the Army during, and it was funded through the government.
BUUUUUULLLL SHIT .....90% OF THE PEOPLE THAT WENT TO MY TREATMENT CENTER WERE DRUNK OR HIGH WHEN THEY GOT THERE.,..
I appreciate the candid thoughts.. however, the policies that were in effect at the military treatment facility that I attended were held to a strict standard. I am not here to BS anybody.. thanks for commenting and for being here!
Drunk off 3 beers? I hate to break it to you but you didn’t need rehab bud.
Another liar acting like he’s helping addicts? He uses the typical shaming and superiority complex behavior many of these supposed ex addict/influencers use
I appreciate your skepticism, and I perhaps even understand it. I can tell you beyond doubt.. I don't put videos out for personal gain, I don't ask anything of anyone, I don't think I'm better than you or anyone else for that matter. I don't do this channel for notoriety or mention.. I do, however, do this channel to remain focused in my own sobriety. I do share freely. I do offer support to anyone who can use it. I do know that I am not unique. ODAAT 💯
I promise myself that I will not drink heavy anymore I failed
Angry at myself!!!!!!!
Don't be, we all have experienced failure.. the key is: if you're still alive, not in jail, nobody is seriously hurt, you have an opportunity to find out why you failed and how to get past those triggers next time! Sorry about removing a comment.. I meant to hit reply.
Have you ever gone to a AA meeting?? I'm not suggesting it's your solution or answer, but I know I met a lot of friends there who have been where I was and who support each other through these kinds of struggles.
Fish swim birds fly drunks drink.. it's what we do so don't worry about it Just get some help it's out there waiting for you
How have things been for you?? Just thought I'd check in. Stay in the fight, my friend. ODAAT 💯