Drug Rehab Centers in Clarksville, Indiana

I can definitely say this was an experience for the books. I was in detox for 11 days and had a couple of bad reactions to medications I was starting on, I really thought about giving up because I felt so horrible. My insurance only paid for 21 days so I only had 10 days of being out of detox. But the things I've learned in that amount of time and the therapy and love I received surpassed all the negative things that went on. I'm super grateful for Candice for getting me in as fast as she did, for the recovery coaches who give their heart and soul to the job, to the therapist Brittany and chasidy for showing me love and helping me out as much as they did. For the nursing staff, for the food that was prepared for us everyday and last but not least for the tools that I was able to add to my toolbox so I can continue to work on myself each day.10/3/24

I had such a great experience at Avenues!! I came in knowing nothing about the place and I was very nervous but the staff were so welcoming even the kitchen staff. Staffanie, Danielle, and Rachel were all soo kind and helpful when I had some issues come up and wanted to go home, they talked me into staying for the remainder of the program and I'm soo thankful that I did. Everyone was so kind and caring, you can tell they really want you to succeed and stay sober. Shout out to Amanda, Martin, Don, Lonnie and Gonzo too! We love you guys!

About five months ago, I began seeing Emily for weekly therapy sessions. At the first appointment she asked me why I was there, i.e. what I needed from therapy and I told her, "I drink too much". I had no idea what was in store for me. Drinking was the tip of the iceberg. It wasn't until this morning that I really took the time to reflect on everything that I've been learning through the hard work of therapy. It took very little time to create a huge list of what I titled, "The Gifts of Therapy". I'll post some of them below for anyone who wants to take the time to read them. It might explain what therapy is about for those who are wondering.But suffice it to say, therapy is completely revolutionizing my life. I think the most frightening part of the experience is finding a skillful therapist you can trust. I highly recommend Emily at Personal Counseling Services. Without any hyperbole I can honestly say her clinical support and guidance is saving and renewing my life.I think therapy is still somewhat frowned upon in our society, now that I'm experiencing its benefits I want to sing its praises and do my best to normalize healthy living. I am astonished at all the areas of my life therapy has touched. My list of benefits is below. Remember I showed up to "manage my drinking"! lol.1. I m becoming emotionally self-aware granting me the ability to analyze what I am feeling and process why I am feeling it at a given moment.2. I m choosing to face childhood traumas with courage instead of denial and dishonesty.3. I am gaining the ability to identify emotional triggers, which enables me to no longer react in inappropriate ways to common and everyday stressors. Essentially, I don t misplace my emotional energy and take my feelings out on the wrong person or situation.4. I am forgiving others who have wronged me. In addition to that, I am forgiving myself for the wrongs I have done against myself and those I love.5. I am learning to be present with the people I love instead of mentally and emotionally dissociating from them.6. My purpose, vision, mission, and goals have never been more clear.7. I am becoming a more patient father and partner.8. I am learning how and why it is critically important to draw boundaries in relationships.10. While therapy initially triggered some depression (my therapist prepared me for this) once I pushed past it I acquired a deep personal joy that is only awarded through hard work and personal perseverance. But this joy runs deep and is drawn from a source I never knew existed or had access to.11. I am sober. I see and understand my connection to alcohol and addictive behavior in a new light. Alcohol is nothing to me. It doesn t matter, it never did. When I focus on my spiritual and emotional well-being addictions take care of themselves. Addictive behavior is like a deep sleep we enter to escape life. But spiritual/emotional growth is like swimming in a summer pool on a gorgeous sun-splashed afternoon. You don t think about sleeping when you re laughing and playing in the pool!12. I am releasing anger that has been stored inside my heart for a lifetime.13. I am learning to express my needs in relationships and to provide self-care to myself that I would quickly and readily give to others. Prior to therapy, I was quick and generous with my time and attention. I fed the hungry around me but did not save any leftovers for my own needs. I became a spiritual and emotional walking corpse.14. I have entered a deeper spirituality and found a richer connection to God.15. Therapy has improved every meaningful relationship in my life and is helping me to eliminate those that are not.