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Belongs to: Therapist gets Down in a Hole with Alice In Chains
You touched me like no one has in a long damn time. I’m 41 and I need help. I dont have the money to go to some nice rehab, I picture inpatient being like a prison… like tile floors, shared rooms… I need help. I’m an alcoholic. If someone helps me get into rehab I will forever be grateful.
Hi,
Definitely alot have struggled with this and you’re not alone…
I’m glad this song got you to opening up about your struggle with alcohol it definitely not easy out there and that you’re trying to find that right way out of it by going to rehab. But, i understand you don’t have the money to find that help that stands in a way. Possibly maybe someone like friends or family members can help you out money wise to get where you need to go. It definitely hard to break through something like you’re going and hope you find a solution to getting that rehab help you need to beat this struggle.Again, im glad the song got you to opening up about this.
Take Care & Hold Fast.
It’s such a heavy feeling to know you need help but feel stuck because of financial barriers or fears of what rehab might look like. It can feel like the walls are closing in when you’re trying to get better but don’t know how to take that first step. Just being here, talking about it and having this willingness to try IS a first step in itself, and I hope you can se it as such here. It’s an honor to connect with you and share these parts of your journey together.
Form a practical standpoint, the way you envision rehab/inpatient makes sense. The experience you would have depends on many things - the facility itself, your mindset at the time, the type of support provided, how long you benefit from it… overall, it’s a bit about trial and error. Sometimes it’s very helpful immediately, just like finding the right therapist with which you would click very quickly. Sometimes it’s the opposite and finding the right help for your needs becomes a journey in itself. It can be discouraging at times, but it’s absolutely worth it as it’s, in the end, about YOUR well-being and what you would keep standing up for.
There are options out there that can be more supportive and compassionate than you might expect, and they don’t all come with a massive price tag. Many areas have programs funded by state or local resources that are designed to help people in situations like yours. They’re not always easy to find, especially if you’re in US, but they’re out there and worth seeking. You can also explore non-profits or organizations that provide sliding-scale fees or even free services for people seeking recovery. Then there’s also free options that are not rehab but proven resources such as support groups - AA being on top of it and offering so many local and online instances. Overall, starting with your general practitioner (GP) can be a really good first step if that’s something accessible to you. They can often guide you toward programs or resources in your area, or help with a referral that gets the ball rolling.
I know it feels overwhelming right now, and it’s absolutely understandable to feel that way. You’ve been struggling for a while and it’s so.freaking.hard to carry those burdens on our own. There’s support out there my friend, even if it takes a little work to find it. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Know that we are rooting for you SO MUCH right here and believe in your ability to built this new support network for yourself moving forward. One step at a time, no matter how small, can start to open doors. Your future self will thank you for keeping up the fight. Know we’re already proud of you here for sharing about your struggles in the first place. 
-Marie-Anne