Day 9.

6.30am Wake Up..

Another good day where I am feeling more like myself again.

Medication reduced to 2mg in the morning and 5mg at night.

Sausages and Hash browns for breakfast, been waiting for that type of breakfast since I was admitted.

Inspirational video in the morning was going into How and Why the AA programme was started, very interesting to watch.

In group, I was meant to share my life story, however a peer in the group was leaving today and another peer had an impact letter to read and these took precedence.  My life story will be read in group tomorrow.

Frist trauma session I attended today, which was at the end of the programme with it re-starting over from the next session.  This session was about boundaries and what our own boundaries are.  I volunteered to stand in the middle of a circle with another peer on the outside.  This peer then started to move closer and into the circle, whilst the therapist explained different levels of boundaries and finding where your personal boundary exists, and how to tell the other person that you are not comfortable as they are in your boundary space.

I met with a member of aftercare today for introductions and setting a meeting to discuss the aftercare programme.  I now need to contact my insurance to see what my policy will cover.  Extension on my time in rehab? Aftercare cover? or Both?

I hope that I can get both the aftercare and extension, as being in rehab is benefiting me in my recovery.  I am not allowing myself to get hung up on this as I want to focus on my current treatment plan.  Then see what happens when I have spoken to the insurance.

To access my phone so that I can call my insurance, I need permission.  The member of staff I needed today was busy every time I tried to speak with them.  This will be a priority for me tomorrow, as it may take some time to sort out.

The AA book reading in the evening was interesting, with parts I could relate too.

A talent show has also been arranged for the 17th of March, and myself and another peer have an idea we are working on for it.  I hope it comes to fruition.

Every day I am feeling stronger within myself and I see the future ahead.