I am not sure how to really use this reply feature so this may go out to everyone :-) but I just wanted to thank you for your replies. Thank you for the encouragement. I am schedules to go for my evaluation on June 16th and they said to bring a bag and my personals so if they accept me I will just stay. My doctor said I should be pretty pain free by then from my surgery and I am just trying to get mentally prepared now. I am looking forwrad to getting my life back but I am also scared to death! I will read through more of the posts...I need to learn how to navigate through better and I really need to read some positive stories of success and hear about the "happiness" coming back.
Thank you again!
Mariam
Bringing this back to the top, and...
You asked if you can be happy? YES, YES, YES !!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know if you are reading many posts on here, but I would suggest you do. I know, I know, most of the posts are from people who are not happy (quite the opposite) because most of the posts are from people who are in the early stages of detox. But, many stick around and tell their story, and they are HAPPY, and life is good and getting better. Your life can too.
Go for that life.
Wishing you the best.
Friend999
I haven't done the in-patient thing, but have detoxed at home many times. Sounds like this is a great plan. Your gonna be just fine. The worst part should be over in 5-7 days. You will probably have lack of energy and some sleeplessness for a while after. Everyone is so different , so it's really hard to say how long. Just remember, you will get better. It's great that your getting the help you need. Keep us posted. Hang in there your gonna do fine.