My wife is currently in rehab for alcohol, bulimia, and depression.?

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My wife is currently in rehab for alcohol, bulimia, and depression. She has been having problems for years and I finally told her if she doesn’t get help and stop, that I was going to get a divorce. She has now been there for 4 days and I still have no idea what’s going on? I know she’s in detox, but they haven’t told me how long she will be in there. Does anyone know how long someone should be in rehab with these problems? I think she should stay there for at least 90 days, but she seems to think she can get out in a couple weeks. ??????

nitesupmax · 12-13-2008, 02:20 PM

Who admitted her?That person should have accessibilty

prE4chEr · 12-13-2008, 09:52 PM

Usually 28 days. But that is besides the point. What are you doing online? You should be out partying.They will probably keep her for 28 days, and then put her in some sort of outpatient program. it will probably be a combination of group and one on one with a psychiatrist.

punxsutawney phil · 12-13-2008, 10:20 PM

An alcoholic is in rehab for life, dude.

kimberly b · 12-13-2008, 11:27 PM

you need to find out what is going on in her life to cause her to have such problems

animals rule · 12-13-2008, 11:54 PM

my brother was an alcoholic and was in re-hab for at least 3 months. I totally supported him when he was alive (he was killed in a car accident in 1994) He was constantly going in and out of re-hab and the stints were always 3 or more months. Good luck! I hope it works out for your wife and also for you

lakeview · 12-14-2008, 01:41 AM

I commend you for staying with your wife--I know life is hard for you, but must have a hell going on inside of her. Stay with your wife , and make sure she stays however long it takes to be on the road to recovery. She must have a lot of mental anguish going on that makes her want to escape reality--maybe low self-esteem and lonliness. Good luck.

joynme · 12-14-2008, 02:52 AM

Wow! She needs to be treated for all three issues, that will probably take a while!

ScSpec · 12-14-2008, 07:20 AM

There is no mandatory time, it varies a great deal from one person to another. Most of the time they don't want the patient to see family for a while since it reactivates emotions, and may lessen their resolve to stay. Later they may start sessions that include you. If your wife has had problems for years they won't be resolved in a couple of weeks. Her admission was voluntary however, so she could begin to deny she needs any further treatment and leave. You need to support the doctor's determination in the amount of time she needs to stay.

M45goi89 · 12-14-2008, 07:52 AM

I think it may take longer then a few weeks. You should consider getting outside support for yourself to. Look in the newspaper or ask her rehab place where you can get help and support with dealing with all of this. It took her a lot of courage to go into rehab. It will take YOU a lot of courage to seek support through all of this. You and Her are worth it. Go for it Man!!