i. 10 Sept 2018
"Are you looking forward to going home, Andy? Andy? You're quiet today, would you like to talk about how you're feeling? It's okay to feel conflicted about leaving treatment. Things are often more uncertain at home, without your built-in schedule, but the more closely you can mirror things here, the better. Your therapist at home can help you transition back to a less structured environment, but we can do it gradually."
"I've been going over your notes from our past few sessions, and I've noticed you mentioning a lack of sleep more and more often. How long have you had difficulty sleeping? We're reluctant to recommend sleep aids, but I think we can start with meditation or another non-medical form of assistance. I want you to try recording your thoughts when you wake in the night. It doesn't have to be lengthy, but we may be able to establish a pattern of time and thoughts that can be helpful moving forwards. I'll speak with your therapist in London about this being part of your discharge."
"Everyone's experiences are quite different. I can't say that you'll experience any of the same things others in recovery do, but it's important that you have a support system in place. It isn't uncommon for the first month to be difficult. Your sleep difficulties may become worse before they get better. Night sweats, cravings, nightmares, yes, all of that is possible, Andy, but it's also possible that you may not-- Yes, I know, Andy, and I understand your concern, but this is why you need people to help you through it. Recovery isn't something you can do on your own, not successfully. No, I don't think that the high relapse rate-- Take a breath. With me. In and out. Slowly. Let's begin simply: who is coming to get you at the airport? "