Posted by freeme on October 18, 2010, at 13:42:01
In reply to Re: self medicating pot and alcohol, posted by Lao Tzu on October 15, 2010, at 8:06:33
Thanks to all of you for responding to my post - many good suggestions. I don't get on the computer much. Not sure what I will do. Made some calls last week to find help but got nowhere. I found that if you are not very poor or rich, you can't afford treatment. I have not called my insurance because they only cover 20 visits outpatient a year - with a $50 copay. I tell myself this will not be enough, so whats the use??!! I don't want to start treatment and then have to stop. I am also afraid they will not cover me because i am using an illegal substance - pot. Also afraid that it might hurt my husband in his job, where we get the insurance through. Will look into amino acid treatment - I know I don't get enough anyway - am a vegan. My protein comes from nuts, beans, some grains. Without the pot, I have no appetite. My husband is supportive but drinks every night and I don't like being around him then. I just found out my son is a heroin addict and we had to kick him out. I am struggling to help with my 4 year old grandson. He was just here for 5 days. It takes everything out of me and Iknow i am not a good example to him on how to live but I just try to love him. His mother and father are pretty messed up. So, my support system is pretty much a few family members who are not too healthy themselves. I talk with my sister a few times a week. She keeps encouraging me to get help but I just can't find the willingness. It was a huge step to sign up on this website and to make some calls. I find it scary to share about myself on the internet - even if I am using a false name. Thank you all for being there and sharing.
poster:freeme
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