Posted by AuntieMel on February 1, 2006, at 9:44:05
In reply to Progress report, posted by RobertDavid on January 31, 2006, at 16:21:26
The biggest step is admitting to yourself that you can't do it alone. You've done that, so good job.
That said - the next step is getting help. It sounds like a good inpatient detox followd up by several weeks of intensive outpatient could be in order. One that specializes in dual disorder if possible.
If you have an Employee Assistance Program at work (most big companies have one) be sure you are very cautious about checking it out before contacting them. Many companies = it seems = aren't exactly altruistic in their motives for setting them up.
It helped me, that's for dang sure.
In the meantime, at least do yourself one big favor. If you know you are going to go out to drink first put the benzo bottle in a bottle of water and put it in the freezer.
It might save your life.
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