Going to detox

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I am happy, but scared. I have been tapering, but realized I am so scared, I am doubting myseld. And I dont know how I can try to continue functioning while going thru w/RAB.
So I called the state helpline. I can go to detox and have it covered by the state.
My kiRAB have a birthday party on Sunday, then I am going on MOnday.:wave:

I can do it, I can do it.

So what do I need to pack to bring with me? Comfort items?
 
I'm packed and ready to go and have my approval already. I'm trying my last cold turkey and when it hits that stage I can't stand anymore, then I will go into detox myself. I was told to being toiletry items, clothes for 5 days and reading material. No electronics at all, no cellphone, nothing sharp, like razors, prescribed meRAB in their original container and NOT your drug of choice. I asked if I could bring the power drink I drink everyday and they said, "no." They will provide all food and beverages. I cannot have visitors and no contact with my family or anyone else. I'm sure I will be searched once I get there just to make sure I didn't try to sneak something in or if I have something I'm not supposed to have.

You should call ahead and ask what you need to bring. Good Luck! For some people this is the only route. I'm making that one last ditch effort to do it on my own, but when the time is right, I will check in so I can come out clean and start my live over again.
 
Good luck to you! I think for me, since I have 5 kiRAB at home, its overwhelming to think of detoxing at home with all the craziness and stress here. I also dont want to have my kiRAB see me at my worst. I've already been snippy with them trying to taper down, so i dont want to take my withdrawal out on them. I think getting away from it all will be good for me.
I am so scared. I am going to be nervous until MOnday!
 
Sweetheart:

Just have faith, we are all pulling for you. Think of this as the first day of the rest of a wonderful life. I know its scary but, this is the beginning of a truly great life without drugs. I think what you are really affraid of is life without drugs. I know I was I didn't know how I would function without them. I won't lie it was really hard at first but when I allowed myself to get into living without them, I found the best life I could ever have. I don't know if you are religious but the way I did it was I gave my will and the power over to a God of my understanding. This helped me immensely. You can choose to anything like doing it to be a better you or mom or friend. Just know people on these boarRAB love you even though they don't know you. We understand what you are going thru better than anyone else. Take care and remeraber were here for you. Best of Luck. Take Care.

Lori
 
I think I'm slaying this dragon!!! This is day 3 of going cold turkey with the help of Valium to take the edge off. Other than a brief 2 hour period last night when I asked my wife to hide all of the Percocet, I have made it this far with out having to go into in-patient detox.

I don't have 5 kiRAB, a job, or virtually any responsibility now since I'm retired, so I have more choices that you have. If I were you, I'd try to get over my dependency as fast as possible so that I could lead a normal life to take care of my family. make sure the kiRAB are adequately supervised when you go in. You and they will not have any contact, but you have to concentrate on the end result of a better life.

We are all here for you - let us know how you are doing or if you need more support.
 
Anon
Focusing on the rest of your life is so so important. Yes, you will be away for a bit but this is your time. And all the addictions of the past are not you. You are pure goodness and you deserve a life that allows you to be who you are. I've been there, I've missed my family terribly, and I found tons of love when I returned. As we all know some struggles do not go away, but who are we if we don't try and slay these demons?
 
With my detox they weren't too clear about what not to bring. One big thing I learned is just how much things can be used as weapons. If you're holding it in your hand and you could imagine someone hurting you with it, don't put it in your suitcase.
Also, we weren't allowed to keep vitamins or even chocolate if they were already opened. If you need any specific vitamins, assume they won't have it onsite and bring an unopened bottle with a letter from the pharmacist or doctor stating why you need it.
We found that soap and deoderant ran out too quickly (as we got so sweaty from the withdrawals) so maybe bring extra.
Nobody said anything about music, either, and at this place there was a no-plug-in rule (nothing needing a powerpoint) - but we found out inside that you could bring a portable battery operated cd player for outside, the bedroom and in the kitchen, and our favorite cRAB. Music was so helpful. We sang and colored in with pencils for almost the whole time.
I brought books too, which was immensely helpful. So is using a diary.

Good luck, and just remeraber how strong you truly are.
 
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