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Posted by ELA on January 28, 2002, at 13:25:23
...having seen a psychiatrist 2day I am faced with the prospect of being admitted to hosp for a 4 week alcohol rehabilitation programme. To say that I am slightly annoyed and concerned about this would be correct!
I suppose that I have a fairly stereotypical view of group therapy - standing up, announcing your name and then blurting out all your problems while everyone else sits and nods in agreement going yes, and it's so true etc etc. I'm not good at talking about my feelings and stuff. It comes back to the control issue - everyone comes to me to sort themselves out and I hate to be seen as needing that kind of "help".
Does anyone have any experience of this kind of programme/group therapy? I'd just like to know what kind of thing to expect and whether or not it will be helpful. Thanx in advance!
Emma.
Posted by sid on January 28, 2002, at 16:59:59
In reply to oh no, rehab programme now..., posted by ELA on January 28, 2002, at 13:25:23
Hi Emma,
I think there are different alcohol rehabilitation programmes; you should ask your psychiatrist what he has in mind. Group therapy may be part of it, but I'd be surprised if it were 4 weeks full time of group therapy. There may be other aspects of the programme that you'd be surprised about. I don't know about such programmes myself, but do ask for some details to your pdoc. At least you'll know what to expect, and it'll decrease your anxiety about it.
- Sid
Posted by Fi on January 28, 2002, at 17:01:37
In reply to oh no, rehab programme now..., posted by ELA on January 28, 2002, at 13:25:23
Emma
Blimey, *another* thing for you to cope with! (and one day I'll remember to look for *all* your messages before replying!)
There's probably more to it than group therapy- your psychiatrist should be able to tell you? I do know you dont have to stand up- I think that's what happens at AA meetings, tho I'm sure someone else can tell you about them.
If you're drinking lots that has risks for your physical and mental health, so its worth having a bash at this rehab if possible?
There's a free UK helpline for info re alcohol problems- Drinkline on 0800 917 8282 who might have more info. But I'd expect there will be Board members who can share on this.
Good luck.
Fi
Posted by KB on January 29, 2002, at 22:46:38
In reply to Re: oh no, rehab programme now... » ELA, posted by Fi on January 28, 2002, at 17:01:37
Some of these programes include art and other expressive types of therapy which might be more useful for you if you're not big on talking.
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