Posted by verne on November 6, 2005, at 23:05:41
In reply to Re: Non-12 Step » verne, posted by Reggie BoStar on November 6, 2005, at 14:36:39
Reggie,
I've always ended up in dual-diagnosis groups when I was in the VA hospital. My "rehab" stints lasted days, if not hours, before I was transferred.
But I haven't really had much in the way of treatment for depression, alcoholism, or anxiety during the last 5 years. I've found a way to survive without leaving my house. Lots of deliveries and VA compensation.
Not very healthy but I have managed periods where I've been able to get to a park to walk and even hike a few hills. But most of my getting out hinges on the kindness of friends - of which I have fewer than ever.
One bright spot is my daughter who wants to go hiking a couple times a week. She's in the middle of a management course though and we can't start until later this month.
I've run out of pyschiatrists in this small rural midwest town. I'm seen as a trouble-making, drug-seeking, patient and burned too many bridges when I argued with the doctors. The conservative docs around here won't prescribe benzos at all and don't see drinking as much of a problem. Drinking oneself to death is preferable to benzo addiction I guess.
So I'm mucking along, hoping to leave this area in a year or two for anywhere else. Not sure I can swing another move though. If I can't walk across town, how will I be able to move across country?
Verne
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