Rehab after 8 months of sobriety?
Question by Gracie: Rehab after 8 months of sobriety?
I have an alcohol addiction. It was causing problems in my marriage and in clinic. After confrontation, I decided to enter into recovery and fell into a severe depression. I was sent to a therapist and then immediately to a psychiatrist who gave me an antidepressant and meds so I could sleep at night. I was physically (5 days of withdrawal) and psychologically dependent. I go to individual therapy, still see the psychiatrist and am being transferred to group therapy. I also attend AA 3 times per week.
Despite all of this (and my ability to remain sober) I can’t stop thinking about alcohol and often the desire is overwhelming. It’s like I have stopped drinking and things are improving, but I have turned to the internet (a standard since I was 13… I’m now 31) in place of alcohol to get it off of my mind.
Under these circumstances, would I qualify for intensive outpatient program or an inpatient rehab program. I’m not sure what I need, but I want to get over this and while I’m not drinking… I’m not sober either. I keep holding out for new ideas… like alcohol doesnt work, but I can prescribe drugs in 6 months so maybe I can try some benzos etc. I DON’T WANT TO THINK LIKE THIS!~
Please help
Best answer:
Answer by Jennifer
Hi…well as a recovering addict myself..I’m not really understanding your dilemma…are you now addicted to the internet? If this is the case…I don’t see how you would qualify intensive inpatient rehab IF the case is you are now some how addicted to the internet.(I’m having trouble understanding your question).And from what you’ve said,your already getting pretty good outside treatment with your AA,and therapy(individual) also seeing your psychiatrist.That being said…sounds like your pretty well set with outpatient help.I don’t know what kind of inpatient treatment your looking to receive…as long as your not drinking, and attending AA 3 times a week you should do ok for yourself.As for the desire to drink? It will always be there lurking…waiting to come out…usually when your at your weakest and most vulnerable.But,it’s up to you on how you cope with your desires and urges to drink.If I were you? I would steer clear of any and all benzo’s…these are very addictive drugs ad are very hard to come off of once you start taking them.You’ve done this good without taking them,so why start now? You need to attend more AA meetings….if your this confused and upset…more AA meetings is what you need.Call your counselor,call your AA sponsor….just stay clear of the benzo’s,ok? I wish you all the best and I hope you have a good outcome.AA meeting will help you the best,and call your AA sponsor.I’m almost 3 years clean……
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