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[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

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Keep yoour chin up my dear. I think EVERYONE knows somebody that drinks and takes pain killers for pain and has gotten into a little trouble with it. You have nothing to be ashamed of, NOTHING. Make the call, their job is to help people in your situation.

[4theboyz]

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simply because I am embarrassed and of course its the white elephant that I simply do not like talking about so I understand everyone that says they dont want to tell. Hmmmm maybe someday I will not be so afraid and will start to be honest with myself and others that can make a difference or might be able to help

Pooh, that day has finally come, you simply can't ignore that white elephant in the middle of the room any more. It really sounds as though you have an enormous amount weighing on you. Get some help from those around you to help you through this tough decision you are facing.

[greeneyes]

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Pooh! Settle down! There is a toll free number on the back of your ins. card. Call them and ask for assistance in finding a covered facility near you and how to navigate the process. I understand that you are disappointed. i used to drive 45 minutes to work every day for years. 30 minutes isn't that bad if that is your closest option. Play the subliminal CD in the car! Hope that helps!

[greeneyes]

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Oh.... dual addiction = inpatient. humm...don't know about that. It may just be one person's opinion. Can you tackle one at a time? Go to outpatient for one and then for the other? What about a consult with a drug rehab therapist and see which you should do first if that is possible.

[Determinator]

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yes Poohbear, get more information...don't be pushed around.

so proud of you! hope you get what you need quickly dear.

[Cinders]

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poohbear;298039 wrote: Just a quick note because I am back at work. Ok I am really starting to feel hopeless here. This is what they told me. They checked my insurance and my insurance will only cover treatment if it's at a hospital based facility - they are residential based, I am not sure what the difference is. On the one hand I am VERY fortunant to have insurance to cover it, on the other hand how in the world am I supposed to make ANOTHER phone call??? That one was so hard for me to make in the first place. Also they checked my insurance this morning after I made the appt - why couldn't they have told me this on the phone instead of coming in? When she told me this I just sat there and cried and cried and cried and told her I can't make another phone call - she just said 'hun yes you can' and she gave me the phone number to a hospital that has a program that is about half an hour from my town. Oh and she said that I can't go outpt because I am dual addicted - this is the first time I have admitted this was today but I am also addicted to codeine - I have a prescription for it for chronic pain but no I don't take it as prescribed so yea I am also addicted to that. I told her it's just codeine, she said it's an opiate and yes you can become addicted to it and when I cont to take that it just feeds my AL addiction. Dang I don't know what I'm going to do now. Will write more later - thank you again for all of your support

Poohbear,

I went to inpatient. It truly wasn't the end of the world!!

The detective work on your part is finding out which inpatient facilities are covered by your insurance and then finding out which the absolute best ones are. Truly!!

Embarrassed? No, don't be embarrassed, be serious about saving your life.

Careful? Yes. Co-workers and managers have absolutely no need to know what you are doing.

The dual addiction thing probably does require inpatient, they use two different meds to help detox from alcohol and opiates. You will be much safer under a doctor's supervision than trying to do it at home.

Perhaps step one is finding a good psychiatrist that is covered under your insurance. Get some opinions if you can, and talk to them about the be rehabs you can go to, then research online to see which ones follow more your needs. Remember, this is ALL ABOUT YOU!!

Pick up the phone, baby. Your life depends on it. (and the phone is absolutely anonymous, they can't see you!!)

Love,
Cindi

[Niblet]

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Just wanted to send you a hug and encourage you to make the call... As our wise Cindi has said, the phone is anonymous, they can't see you Hon xxx

[KateH1]

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Pooh, one of the really great woman of the 20th century was "cross addicted". Her name is Betty Ford. Can you imagine being the 1st Lady and having to come foward in front of the entire country? But, not only did she come forward and go through treatment. But, she created the Betty Ford center for recovery. This center changed the rehab model and has helped thousands through recovery.

My point is this, do not be afraid and do not feel shame. This happens. It can happen to anyone. Cross addiction is more complicated and perhaps these people at your assessment honestly felt that you needed more than they are capable of giving. It would be really tough to go through a program that really wasn't the right one and come out only to go through all of this again!

The idea of calling your insurance company, is a great idea. Remember, they are there to help you and not judge you.

Good Luck Pooh,
XXX Kate

[LVT25]

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I just wanted to send hugs and prayers your way, Pooh.

:huggy:hug:ray:ray:

Hang in there!

[keeta]

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please don't give up pooh!
You are calling out for help...you MADE the call...don't quit now...this is a little bump...the answers are out there...ask for help in finding them from your insurance for your area.
you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love and hugs,
K

[poohbear]

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Just wanted to send a quick update and say first of all THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU EVERYONE, from the bottom of my heart for all of your replies,support,hugs and words of encouragement. I will write more individualized replies later. I am NOT giving up, I refuse to give up, I am too important for that as is my family we all deserve better than this damn disease is giving us. I have taken all of your advice to heart and have looked up preferred providers for my insurance company. I have armed myself with a list. I have friday off so I can spend the whole dang day if I need to making phone calls until I find SOMEONE that is willing to help me. I have not closed myself off to inpatient if that is what I have to do, but if I can find an outpatient place willing to help my dual addiction that is what I prefer. I remember a time not too long ago I was desperately calling around trying to find a psych doctor and I called almost every doctor on my insurance's list and finally found one that was accepting new patients - yea I got an appt - for the middle of May!!!!! It seems like I have hit many, many brick walls, but again I refuse to give up, I am worth more than this. I picked this place that I went to yesterday because I have been to them before on an outpatient basis but I can't go to their inpatient facility because they are residential based and my insurance only covers hospital based rehab treatment. Anyway much more going on that if anyone has an ear left I will write more later - again thank you so very much for listening and I do promise that I will be in the position one day that I will be able to repay such kindness to others when I can truley say I am AL and chem free

hugs, :hug:

pbear

day 2 AF

PS now I know why people loose wt on Topo - almost everything I eat tastes like ick :eeew:

[Palatia]

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You are stronger than your addictions, I think... Your determination is admirable.. I haven't said anything because I think I'm too new to be helpful to you yet... WTG.. !!! We're pulling for you..

[Noelle]

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How're you doing today Pooh? Don't give up....YOU CAN DO IT! :h

[poohbear]

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I sent an email to the hospital that I was referred to yesterday. I am at work and figured that was the easiest most anonymous way to get some information. I can access my home email from work. Whew step one - here we go.

[Noelle]

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There you go Pooh!