Great news!

[Butterfly1503]

My hubby is trying to come home early, so I can go into an in treatment facility! I'm so scared, but ecstatic at the same time!!!!!

[Andie015]

This is really awesome news!!  Going to rehab was the best decision I have ever made, and right before I left, I told my entire family who backed me all the way.  I could be totally honest about what I was doing and I didn't have to lie anymore, 13 years was a long time to keep my secret. I didn't have to detox while trying to be a wife and a mother and maintain a household. It was all just too much to handle. I had 2 weeks to myself, to focus 100% on ME and it was just what I needed to break my insane addiction. The rehab program I attended was just incredible and I enjoyed every minute of it....that might sound strange but I knew I was doing what I needed to do years ago and now I really had a true chance at sobriety. I look back at my time in rehab very fondly, because it gave me my life and my family back as well as my sanity. Please make the most out of your time and immerse yourself in the program. I found participating as much as I could while in groups and "classes" and finally spilling all of my secrets to those who truly understood was so freeing...it felt incredible....I could tell them everything and I wasn't judged, I just received true support and accolades for my honesty. You have a wonderful family for being so supportive, and you will need that. So lean on them and your doctors, nurses, counselors and fellow rehab patients...all of the positive support is indescribable and overwhelming. And you can have visitors, only on scheduled days but you can see your family while there. Please use this huge opportunity to your advantage and let this all go from your life....you are SO close to true freedom....use it wisely and good luck to you.....

[ricart70]

Yes there will definitely be visitation. I would say at least two days a week.Take some warm outfits and an extra blanket. best wishes

[ariley13]

My ex husband and my father both were in numerous treatment facilities. I was able to visit both each and every time. Even brought the step kids. I think as long as you are medically stable, it shouldn't be an issue. They encourage the whole family to be involved in recovery.

[OpenMind24hours]

It's a family disease. We would visit my daughter on Sundays. Where she went all the family members would sit in an auditorium and all the patients would all be assembled in the same room but they would be together in a different area. Someone would give an open talk, and then we'd all get together with our loved one. That was 12 years ago here in the Detroit area.

[Butterfly1503]

Does anyone know if you are able to have visitors? My youngest daughter is a mommy's girl! I just don't want then to know I'm in rehab. I try to shelter them from anything that could harm them physically, emotionally, or mentally! I still think this is a nightmare:( I'm or was a pretty straight laced chick.. Most call a goody goody! What's worse is all my friends constantly tell me that they envy me.. My hubby, great kids, beautiful home... Oh, if they only knew:(

[angie1609]

Awesome to hear you'll be getting treatment. I know it may seem scary, but you will get so much help there and be surrounded with understanding and supportive people. Sooo glad your hubby is there for you and is so supportive. And glad to hear about your sister as well. Her and your hubby sound like a great support system!

Congratulations on your decision, and keep us updated!

[Butterfly1503]

Also, I am down to 4 hydro's a day! I don't feel great, but I don't feel horrible either!

[Butterfly1503]

I will keep you all updated! I go for my assessment tomorrow! My hubby said if I can wait til he gets here. He wants to be there holding my hand! I finally came clean to my older sister, and we sat on the phone and cried! I said, I know you are disappointed in me.. Her response... Oh baby, I'm not disappointed in you! I am proud of you for admitting that you have a problem, and you will not walk through this alone! I broke.. I'm bawling as I type this! My sweet hubby is telling our my in laws and my parents that I'm on a girls get a way! My parents are so judgemental they would never ever understand:( thank you all for your support. I wish I could hug you all!

[ariley13]

Yes, kick some butt! :) You can do this and are so lucky to get the opportunity to do it in the wonderful, healing setting of rehab. Take care, and learn, learn, learn! Update us when you can. Good luck!

[OpenMind24hours]

You're about to be completely surrounded in the atmosphere of recovery. It's the best place in the world for you, and the worst place in the world for your addiction. Go in there and kick-butt Butterfly! Don't forget us here. As soon as you can write, write us!!

[hydro_fool]

That's great to hear.  If you have the option to go into treatment TAKE IT!
It will be life changing so don't be scared.  Do me (us) a favor though.  Make this your 1 and only stay in a facility and put this crap behind you!  :-)

Great job and go get-em!  

[EvolverU]

You'll do great! Don't be scared. It's a really good opportunity to do the whole thing correctly without all the pressure of handling it all on your own. Let us know how it goes! Best of Luck.

[On2better]

That is great news :) best wishes, you will do great. Get ready to work for it, for you!

[ricart70]

That is great news. Don't be scared. You will really enjoy it I think. It is so much easier than detoxing at home. You will meet new friends and get to go through this with them.  Best wishes to you.