I am going back to rehab/recovery tomorrow. Fourth time! I’m not afraid. I am 61 years old. I owe it to my family, who is still here with me despite my actions. Any advice is so welcome. I have a few questjons about my mental status that may have gone undiagnosed. It’s not like I don’t keep trying. I take Zoloft for depression. My anxiety is through the roof. I have way too many feelings that one person should be allowed to have. But that’s the way God made me. I need to find the right person to get to the bottom of this problem. Any advice from anybody here will be loved and appreciated.
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I wish I had some great advice for you. All I’ll say is you should feel proud that you are not quitting and you keep trying to be the best version of yourself. Good luck! I am routing for you!
Hi Michele,
Have you tried AA or NA? Unsure of your DOC. Rehab, quitting on my own and reading self help literature never stuck with me. I got and stayed sober (I'll be 5-years on the 15th) once I admitted that I am an alcoholic and got in AA.
I also have anxiety and depression and take meds. When I was drinking, it was so terrible and much worse since alcohol is a depresent.
AA works for me because I am part of a community and have structured accountability through doing service, attending meetings and meeting with my sponsor regularly. I haven't craved alcohol in years but that's because I learned how to manage my emotions through the tools in AA.
You're still in this and it shows you want a sober life.
You're strong for sharing because that's what it takes to keep going. Connection is important. You deserve the right support team.
Stay close here. We’re rooting for you.