INPATIENT REHAB

[Madisonjsmom]

My family wants me to go to inpatient rehab.  They know I have been clean for almost a month,  just having a hard time coping with the depression.  This has been a rollercoaster for me for years and I do not want to slip again.  Should I go? What to expect?  They are all behind me, and they will all help take care of my daughter.  I told my husband if I went that I felt like i could not show my face in this community again.   He said I could come out and hold my head high. Just mixed emotions, and what do I tell my daughter she is only 8?

[avisg]

yes you dont undo 8 years of use in 30 days

[laurel453]

oh, please, it's time to put your needs first, you have to save yourself and nobody's going to do it for you. If you think you need it, go...just go, give it a try because you've been struggling with a lot of issues ( if i may give my opinion to you ) and that's really hard , you've been  given a chance of finding help with this fight and if you need  it , take it.

[cathy5841]

she is not talking about detoxing.  she is talking about a rehab...short for rehabilitation....teaching one to rehabilitate their life after drugs.              

[trikkinikki]

I went to detox 2 weeks ago. It was the hardest and best thing I have ever done. I am now in an intensive out patient program. If you are clean you may find detox and inpatient rehab redundant...if you have insurance or a good doctor call them and find out about a out patient program. There are meetings to go to and individual sessions with a counselor...If you feel that going into a facility is right for you do not hesitate or overthink your decision. You know what you need if you really think about it. You daughter will understand. I have two girls, 16 and 10..they were my motivation and cheering section. I did and do have some serious negative people who have looked down on me for going to rehab, but that is just their problem. Depression is because your brain is healing from the damage done to it by the meds. You have to understand this is part of the process and legitimate. Talk to a doctor is my personal opinion. That is what I did...but no one can answer this for you. This is a decision for you and your husband to make. I am here for you and am praying you make it thru this tough time...

[Madisonjsmom]

Eight years off and on, more on than off.

[avisg]

Well here is my thought she has only been clean for 30 days. How long was she using 30 clean days is great but its not much . She has not learned any skills to stay clean long term.rehab will help here learn some tools to do so .