A Journey of Healing and Growth
Welcome to Rehab Mike's Daily Journal
Explore the raw and honest reflections of my path to sobriety, where each day brings new challenges and triumphs.
Daily Reflections and Insights
Day 8: Post 30 Days Planning
Slept great again. Woke up at 5am had some coffee. I had 2 loads of laundry to do and then hit the gym and sauna. Got my laundry folded and hung up right away. We had a calmer/slower yoga session that matches the vibes of the morning - it was raining. I met with my...
Day 7: Cognitive Distortions
The new medications worked great. I fell right asleep last night and didn't wake up throughout the night or have night terrors. Went to the gym and sauna before breakfast. Throughout the day we worked on hacking "feel good" hormone, talked about cognitive...
Day 6: Stages of Recovery
4:30 AM Once again, despite the copious amount of drugs they have me on including 2 Tramadol, Vistaril, Gabapentin and Valium before bedtime, I had trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, and was wide awake at just after 4am. I went down stairs for some coffee but...
Day 5: Beach and Visitors
4:00 AM Despite the copious amount of drugs they have me on including 2 tramadol, Vistaril, Gabapentin and Valium before bedtime, I had trouble going the sleep and was wide awake at just before 4am. I read for an hour in bed and worked on getting caught up on my blog...
Day 4: Group Sessions
This afternoon my 72 hours for detox are up and 30 minute rounds are over. Rounds are now just ever hour. I got my phone and electronics back too. During this time you are about to stay in your room, but I decided to participate as much as possble. Tonight is my...
Day 3: Recovery Dharma
6:30 AM I slept in until 6:30am. I got some coffee and finished my left over chipolte bowl. 8:00 AM During this group we went through Rose, Thorn, Bud. Rose - something positive Thorn - a struggle or obstacle Bud - oppurtunitty for growth 9:00 AM I thought doing...
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