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"Feeling understood"

About: Change Grow Live Cambridgeshire

(as the patient),

About 3 years ago, my GP raised her concern about my drinking. She suggested to contact CGL. On the day of assessment (I came with my mum, who does not speak English !) I was terrified, but I quickly relaxed as I was treated as an human being: I finally admitted I am an alcoholic. I started the groups, and I still feel comfortable around the workers and my peers. I went to rehab 2 years ago, but I have relapsed. However I continue to come as i feel understood, because whatever our addiction, we are all similar and we can share openly. Along the time, I did Foundation of change, CBT, session in Whittlesey with Alison and Donne, Retrain your brain, Prism , acupuncture and Art. I want to thank all of you at CGL for your constant support, especially Andrea, Adrian, Steve, Alison and Donne.

I super enjoy the art group : moment I can stop worrying. The only point i would change : I'd like to have more 1 to 1 meeting (not necessarily with the same worker)

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Response from Paul Pescud, Service manager, Cambridgeshire, Change, Grow, Live 2 years ago
Paul Pescud
Service manager, Cambridgeshire,
Change, Grow, Live
Submitted on 11/06/2021 at 14:08
Published on Care Opinion at 14:08


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Great feedback, thank you. Some people think rehab is the answer to everything and that everything will be perfect afterwards. Its hard work afterwards adapting to a new future. It could feel even harder to get back in touch when things haven't worked out as well as was hoped. Your recovery seems to have gone through so much giving you lots f experience. It is absolutely fine for you to speak to your worker and ask to be seen more often and explain why this wold help you. Also ask about the Cambridgeshire Recovery Service. They have a wonderful selection of things going on too.

Thanks

Paul

Service Manager

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