Day 4.

06:45 Wake up call with a bell in the corridor ringing.

Breakfast has now been adjusted to reflect the breakfast in the main dining room, which I can go down to after detox.  Until such time, meals are still at the Castle.

The day was spaced out between lectures, groups, free time, homework and self-reflection.

Emotions still running high with medication remaining the same.

For once in a long time, I am starting to feel more like myself again.  Socialising more and talking to more residents, hearing their stories and experiences.  Slowly adjusting and starting to feel more relaxed and comfortable.

When I move out of the detox phase, hopefully soon, I will be able to join the other residents down the food hall and walk around the rehab grounds.

Found a group that I am fitting in with for extra support and socialisation, although I am always making sure that I socialise with everyone so as not to hinder my treatment and become part of a set group.

Another therapist meeting has been set for Sunday, where I will get a set treatment plan to work too.  Soon I will need to write a life story, that will help me to understand why my addiction formed and how best to treat my addiction.

Looking forward to the future of my treatment and discovering my ‘higher power’.

I feel safe, happy, and optimistic and can already feel a change within myself.  Now more confident now about the coming weeks, but starting to feel that 4 weeks might not be enough, so will be looking into an extension.

Looking forward to tomorrow.