Posted by AuntieMel on April 12, 2005, at 8:33:06
In reply to Re: Roth: backwards addiction, posted by jeffrey d roth, md on April 11, 2005, at 22:15:53
Thank you for replying.
When I quit, I didn't 'just quit.' I first checked myself into hospital for detox - just in case of severe withdrawal, which I luckily didn't have.
After that I went to five weeks of intensive outpatient. This was a group setting that met with counselors for three hours a day, four days a week. Since then I go there once a week for 'aftercare' and occasionally go to AA meetings. I don't do a formal 12 step program, but I go through the same work with my therapist, who I also see once a week.
I have a wonderful family support system also.
But to date the only thing that has helped with my brain fog and depression (and ability to function) has been chemicals. I think even my psychiatrist is at a loss - he's suggested I get another evaluation from a doctor he respects so they can possibly work together for a solution.
Needless to say I'm quite frustrated. I'm at a point where I'll try anything.
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