It's possible if you're dedicated and have both hope and faith. I think also praying to God and knowing God is there for you even if you're alone, and not to worry and if you fall, not to judge or condemn yourself but to stand up and carry on! I think it's possible but if you can get love and support from others, please do so, it's important and helps a lot.
At this point I feel like saying, everything is possible! Is it easy? No. Is it easier than when we have someone that support us or a support group? Definitely not. But yes, it is possible and if we believe in us we will succeed.
Nothing is impossible for the one who believes! Anyone can do it if they believe and have hope, for sure. Faith is important.
I guess it depends on just how badly you want to separate yourself from your DOC. I've done it alone although I dearly wish there had been someone I could have trusted to help me down that path. Some people are NOT going to be able to walk that path alone. Others will be.
Yes, it can be done alone! But oh so difficult! I myself entered rehab three times before doing it alone and on my own. It really does depend on the person. I agree with missbishi that now we have a spectacular support system with the internet and forums just like this one. Via the forums and online support groups you have access to folks that "have been there and done that". More importantly you have access to people that understand. Many of us have tried and failed and then tried again. Draw from the knowledge and support available to you here. Learn from our successes and our failures. Ask lots of questions and know that we are here to support you every step of the way!
That is the attitude that everyone should have whenever they are recovering. They should be able to realize that anything is possible.
It is, of course, but you may find it quite tedious and unnecessary. You would come off better if you sought help from someone that cares about you and would be utterly willing to help whenever. You are free to make your own choice, sure, but it's just that you might want to see the most pragmatic side of things.
I agree with you. The fact that its possible, it shouldn't be left out and give up and just do it alone. I think it's very important to find someone that will care, support and love them because it's essential and important. Thank you for sharing this. We hope that all people who are suffering alone to get support and love from those around them, as much as possible.
Agreed. It is best to have someone to lean on, but some people simply do better whenever they are on their own for things.
@kylerlittle I agree, too. I hope that they will find the sought help needed, and also wish them that they won't tread unknown paths alone, either. There will always be people interested in helping them, undoubtedly.
@rightct It's also good to mention that we need to be careful who we share it with, some people are really dangerous and they would do anything to destroy you because of jealousy and strife, but we need to actually examine who we are going to tell and who is really interested and loving us for sure.
I think the more proper question is "Is it advisable to recover alone?" The limitations of a human being are quite unknown to us, so yes, I don't find it impossible to deal with that alone. However, it's certain that it will take a lot more time and effort. In addition, there is quite a good chance you will not be able to recover on your own. So is it worth taking a risk when you can actively seek help and deal with the problem in a much more efficient way?
It is, but I don't recommend it. I feel like you need to be really responsible and capable over yourself to be able to do it alone. Being with people makes it so much easier because you can feel loved by them. And once you ware with people you realize that there are people that actually care about you. Overall, making you happier.
Exactly, but at the same time no one can deny that having a support group or person can make a difference especially in those moments that we are feeling that everything will collapse, in those times it's good to have a help.
Yeah, that's what I stated earlier. It's preferable to have people by your side because it can help much better and make it much easier.
Self recovery is a very complicated and tough process. It is very hard to do. It requires extreme self discipline and self control. To possess such virtues doesn't normally go along with being addicted to something. I agree that the support of others and their help can do much more than a single person can. In the end more people are always stronger than just one person
And those things you mention DCMY are the ones a recovery addict lacks the most, discipline and control. At the same time, some people still prefer to be anonymous and don't want their life exposed.
That's true. But I guess there's hope of them developing the things they lack because I know I have done it and others can do it too. It's difficult, but it's possible.
Sure, that is why statistics look bad, but at the same time we do what we can and if we put everything we have we might get lucky. I truly believe that the ones who really want it manage to get out.