#iop chicago

[whsprings]

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[findingmypeace]

What are you scared about? Sorry you’re feeling this way.

* Last update for the day.

I’m scared due to treatment/work/ed behaviors. I knew it was coming but on Thursday evening during iop I was told I need a HLOC. They do not think I would benefit from even more ed specific treatment. They are recommending a trauma based program that also treats co-occurring eating disorders. The issue is A) most important is my job B) this place is in Chicago C) it’s only a php/iop and they offer no supportive living, lol. Um, no. I’d like to have a roof over my head both here and there. Maybe if you give me about $20,000 I could make that work!

So what’s next? I don’t know. I don’t think they know either. I imagine they’re trying to find more options for me but no matter what it will require a leave of absence from my job and everything else in my life, maybe even missing the holidays.

We all know this isn’t working. We all know I’m getting nothing out of IOP. Through no fault of anyone. There is no plan to discharge me but the expectation is that I will stay until I go to a HLOC. I just don’t think it’s possible for me to do any other level of care and I also don’t want to. I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’m being put in a lose-lose situation. I don’t want to think about this. It’s so much more fun to focus on work, the gym, the boys I nannied, and voice lessons. Right now I feel like diseased sicko who can’t get her life together. I really don’t know where to go from here. Right now I just want to quit altogether.

[madamspeaker]

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi - University of Chicago IOP (3rd March, 2023)

[banyanchicago]

Treatment for Addiction in Chicago: Understanding the Difference between PHP and IOP

Understanding PHP vs. IOP Treatment for Addiction in Chicago

Addiction is a crippling illness, and choosing the right treatment option is essential. For those in Chicago who are considering addiction treatment, two popular options among many are the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). To help make an educated decision, let's review the differences between these two programs:

The most significant difference between the two treatments is the amount of time and commitment involved. With PHP, patients receive care for 7 to 7.5 hours a day for 4 to 5 days a week. On the other hand, IOP requires commitment to attend therapy for 3 hours a day for approximately 3 days a week.

When it comes to the type of care provided, PHP is considered a more comprehensive treatment. With this option, therapeutic groups, individual counseling, and regular medical checkups are scheduled as components of the program. Conversely, IOP provides support during group counseling three days a week and assigns patients the responsibility of self-help meetings.

Lastly, PHP is usually more expensive due to the amount of time and care included. Payment structure can vary depending on the facility, but PHP is typically covered more by insurance plans than IOP, which is why it is the more expensive option.

Ultimately, the choice of IOP vs. PHP comes down to personal preference and finances. The best way to make a decision is to reach out to a recovery professional like the addiction specialists at Banyan Treatment Center and ask for advice. With the help of addiction experts, you can build a personalized plan that works with your life and needs. To learn more about the differences between PHP and IOP for addiction treatment, click here.

[manleycollins]

Journal Entry #64 - End of Year Ten (10) out of Ten (10) in Massachusetts

JOURNAL ENTRY #64 Name: Manley M Collins Social Security Number: 5 7 9 – * * – 6 5 4 1 Date of Birth: 06/21 Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia Country of Birth: United States of America Date: December 1, 2020

TOPIC: End of Year Ten (10) out of Ten (10) in Massachusetts

Countdown of the Years If you read my Journal Entry #60 post of the man-made law, then you can understand the new American shackle placed on people to continue produce or create scenarios for change in America. It is 4TH CRIMINAL law MISTAKE / ERROR from my life. One criminal penalty per college degree. Like my social media friends showed me, education life runs parallel to criminal life exact same result in the United States of America. Giving everyone the freedom to do CRAZY, but said I was crazy coming up or growing up.

Therapy and Psychiatrist topics were (Previous Journal topics - I just was repeating them to new people verbally)

Chicago psychosis - Facebook, church, family voices, spiritual extraction, skips in time and space, loss of 50K from 401K

Peapod unemployment

November 2016 - back to Washington, DC

George Washington kindle book

French - Paris, France

Lawsuits - New Jersey, terminations, accidents - at this time totaling 35 attorneys, 30 courtrooms, 25 judges, 3 wins

175,000 salary - IRS Audit

Biological Father's death - did not have change my birth certificate

running for Washington, DC mayor

Defense Dept assault at Pentagon

Amazon - promotions, food, songs, unemployment, 1.5 year-2years, UPS, assault

Up2Us

Bicycle accidents - incidents happening, cops, police, paperwork

HIV, STDs, and vaccination -

Washington Hospital Center - second treatment plan, IOP group therapy

Law school

Motorcycle scooters

South Carolina move - substitute teaching, group fitness instructor, cycling instructor, etc. O2 Fitness

Defense Dept clearance

Boston - vote not counted

Powerball and Megamilions

Tents and gym routine

Other topics from 2021:

I tried applying for Lantern to deliver Weed/Cannibis in the Greater Boston area, but it required a personal car.

I tried the Nugenix Maxx testosterone dietary supplement and it was good. It played with my free testerone and made me horny as heck. Along with Hydroxycut, it was helping remove the fat.

I ordered Dynamix Music to prepare for my first group fitness audition. This was suggested earlier from O2 Fitness cycling instructor, but I ended up at Crunch Fitness prepping for my audition.

I never won the Massachusetts VaxMillions giveaway. However, life tried to play games to anticipate winning possibly every time I registered to play per week.

My University of Phoenix Commencement was held in Atlanta, Georgia - see the photoblogs. The University of Phoenix Commencement was packed with people and it felt so good to be around humans. I met folks from Washington, DC, and other Greek sorority and fraternity members. I met the leadership of University of Phoenix. My dissertation chair or faculty members were not in attendance.

Working and speaking with the attorneys and judges in United States District Court and State of Illinois Circuit Court over my final visit and family history with the state. The case made me fully aware that geographically cities, states, government entities, or counties have no control over incidents by people or loss of items. I had to file within one year to claim injury was done when I loss my storage drives or entire survival kit during April 3, 2016. The case started with Zoom meetings, but Cook County tried to turn the case into in-person. One of the dates - June 22, 2022 was supposed to be a meeting, but I missed it because of New York holding cell - Citibank situation.

[crcinstitute-blog]

CRC Institute Chicago - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Stellate Ganglion Block

Post-traumatic stress disorder is an era-defining affliction.  A majority of 21st-century combat veterans and countless victims of abuse find themselves in the terrifying grip of this disease.  Though historically misunderstood, PTSD’s underlying mechanisms are beginning to reveal themselves to the scientific community.

Our increasing knowledge directly corresponds to our growing power to fight the disease.  There is work being done with VRET, or virtual-reality exposure therapy. The FDA recently affirmed the efficacy of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Evidence for the efficacy of stellate-ganglion block (SGB) procedures for those who suffer PTSD is accumulating quicker than ever.

The stellate ganglion is a bundle of nerves in the human neck.  It coordinates various neurological signals, but plays a critical part in the escalation and de-escalation of our “fight or flight” response.  It is a connector from our sympathetic to parasympathetic nervous system.

Individuals suffering from PTSD have overactive stress responses.  With an SGB, local anesthetic is injected into the stellate ganglion. This procedure is thought to reduce connectivity between the peripheral parasympathetic nervous system and the parts of the brain most intricately connected to anxiety and stress. Additionally, it may inhibit parasympathetic nerve growth and ultimately reduce norepinephrine levels in the brain (the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is the precursor to adrenaline and thus, the fight or flight stress).  

Just last year JAMA Psychiatry published a study showing that the SGB procedure was twice as effective as a placebo for curing symptoms of PTSD.  Which confirms, anecdotally what we knew to be true: augmented with traditional therapy, the SGB procedure is a particularly sharp arrow in our quiver in the fight against PTSD.

[uchicagocollege]

TODAY, 4:30 pm: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be speaking at UChicago’s Institute of Politics to discuss the importance of public service. This event is part of the IOP’s 5th Year Anniversary programming.

Didn’t get a ticket to the event? Catch the livestream on the University of Chicago Facebook page.

[cultml]

takes far less than that to start a revolution..... and 25% when asked said yes..... so the real #

[wherelibertydwells]

University of Chicago students and a bunch of out of touch media elites who were absolutely wrecked.

[omgokiguess]

I never thought I'd say this in a million years but it's actually really nice to be back in my room alone. I'm doing IOP with derek at 1 and then I'm gonna finish cleaning my room and call my lawyer and maybe go to anthro. And maybe call katherine and yervand. I should probably make a plan for food that I'm comfortable with and maybe make myself a little schedule. I really wish I could join a gym but that's a no go (I fucking hate this covid world). I'm a little nervous to go to anthro because I'm probably gonna pass a lot of destroyed businesses on the way there. Realistically it only makes sense to leave chicago. I think everyone agrees it's just no longer healthy for me to live so close to my parents and this city is in shambles and businesses are not gonna come back. It's gonna be the new Detroit probably. Idek.

[whsprings]

would you recommend erc even if it's far away? i have very good insurance but i don't have any medical complications and i can't afford to pay a lot out of pocket

I personally haven't been to ERC other than their virtual iop which wasn't the best for me at that time, and I have heard both good and bad about it. It was one of my top choices though when i was looking into treatment. I will say some locations are better than others- avoid texas, but Chicago and Denver are good from what I've heard. if anyone else who has been to erc wants to give their opinion feel free

[cantstopme2019]

Trauma Part 2

After the 2nd suicide attempt I never went back to school. I went to an iop and was homeschooled there. My parents decided to pack us up and move us to Baton Route subburbs because my fathers family lived in Baton Rouge. I went to public school. For once i wasnt the poor kid. I was still bullied it wasnt as bad though. I was able to hide more in a school of 800 kids. I didnt have to study because I was several grade levels ahead from Catholic school in Chicago subburbs.

My 14th birthday rolled around. I remember getting intona huge fight with my dad. It ended with me telling him that I hate him and I never wanted to See him again. The next day he died of a massive heart attack changing my aunts tire while i was at school.

I don't remember much of my home life again between 14- 16 except fighting with my mom all the time and my brother beating the shit out of me. I was always in trouble at school. I switxhed schools almost every semester.

I started lying all the time again and even stalked a boy when i was a sophomore. All these memories have been coming back. Not just the ones of bad stuff people have done to me but bad stuff i did to them. I was always in time out room and got suspended but i don't remember what for. I ended up in school with my brother twice and he would slam me into my locker or push my books out of my hands. As soon as we moved here he turned into this weird Cowboy Person. It was the mid 90s when i was in highschool and could have been the postet child for the alternagoth counterculture movement.

Sadly there are several more parts to come.

[poetry-recovery]

2018

Tw: addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide

January: was in the worst of my addiction. With my boyfriend breaking up with me just 2 months before I was in a downward spiral.

Had a party at my apt. Got so high that I doslocated my knee and tore my meniscus.

Was suicidal. Went to inpatient for 5-6? Days. Was drug tested and positive for opiates. They referred me to long term rehabilitation.

Went to Gateway rehab in Chicago.

Last day I used was January 12.

February: got out of rehab Feb. 16.

Reconnected with my then ex boyfriend, Gavin.

Entered IOP.

March: continued IOP. Moved back in with Gavin. Felt stable and happy for the first time in a long time.

Created this tumblr.

April: finished IOP.

Got a new job (where I work now).

May: started After care group and substance abuse therapy with new therapist

June/July: not much happened in these months. I worked, went to therapy, and was overall stable.

August: went to Chicago for my birthday and had a great time.

Started doing yoga

September/October/November: stable, happy months. Not much happened. Joined a concert band and performed at a concert in November.

December: applied for a new job (waiting to hear back). Was going to move to a bigger apartment but extenuating circumstances happened.

December wasn’t as stable. I had a lot of depression. I hadn’t done any yoga for a few months due to being physically unwell. No drug use or relapse but definitely not as happy as I had been.

Im thankful for my year. I’m thankful for all the followers I’ve gained in a short amount of time. My goal is to get up to 4,000 followers by the end of this year. I love all of you.

[2am-treacherous]

Dear @taylorswift 👋🏼

Hey it’s me Jennifer! I’ve been taking a tumble break. I just want to update you on a few things in my life as you’re nearing the end of the rep tour.

🔸I’m still in awe how amazing rep tour Arlington was. I can’t believe I was actually able to make it happen. I’ll forever be grateful for getting to scream along to all too well in person.

🔸school is going fabulous. I love what I’m doing. Making art fills me with a lot of joy and makes me feel like my talents relate to my purpose in this world

🔸sadly to say, I am back in treatment. It’s a higher level of care but the lowest level of it (IOP). I’m so embarrassed and ashamed but it’s gonna help me reach my goals faster. I’m tired of letting my mental health and eating disorder try to control me. Fortunately everyone is working with me to ensure that I don’t have to withdraw from this semester. Everyone knows this was 3 years in the making, and if I can’t even make it through one semester I’ll probably lose most of my hope. But for now I am hopeful!!!

🔸I am doing better with my meal plan now! Hopeful I stay on track. I’m also Doing so many exposures each week. My emotions are all over the place but it’s what I need

🔸oh and last thing. My mom had lunch with my ex boyfriends mom. WEIRD RIGHT?! Full disclosure I have a huge crush on my ex. We broke up four years ago and had dated for three years. I secretly hope his mom told him she saw my mom. Honestly anything to get my name on his mind gives me a sense of comfort. Ew I’m pathetic

Go all out for Tokyo!! Give this reputation tour the finale it deserves!!!! Can’t wait to see what you do (from my computer screen in Chicago)

Love,

Jennifer

[crcinstitute-blog]

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center Chicago – CRC Institute

Our Drug and Alcohol treatment programs combine the best possible evidence-based science currently available with other holistic and extended care practices to create programming as unique and individual as our clients.  Our programming is not confined to the treatment center as we create wrap-around treatment options that specialize in our patient’s needs.

Rarely does an outpatient program have access to all the programming possibilities of inpatient treatment.  With medical doctors and PHD level therapist, our patients can access the best possible team while still being in the comfort of their home environment and surrounded by supportive loved ones. Bringing extended care and holistic options on-site allows for unique and stimulating programming to break up the daily group and individual therapy sessions. Providing the highest level of care with the most combinations of treatment protocols is what makes CRC different from any other treatment center.During the course of a patient’s struggle with drugs and alcohol, there can be many stages and triggers that can create unique and difficult situations.  What one patient needs at detox isn’t what another patient will need at 6 months of sobriety.  Streamlining these phases and allowing for them to be interchangeable is one of the core foundations of CRC’s practice.  With medical doctors and PHDs overseeing our patient’s progress and holistic and extended care team members available as much as needed, our families and participants can take a deep breath knowing that we have an answer for the many faces of addiction.

Medical Detox

Gender-Specific Groups

Drug Testing

PHD individual therapy

Medical bloodwork

Vitamin IVs

Pharmaceutical oversight

Acupuncture

Yoga

Massage

All the things you would expect to receive miles away at a destination treatment center for a minimum of 28 days are all right here in the heart of Lincoln Park.  With close access to families, jobs, friends, and school–our patients thrive in treatment and progress faster without having to overcome the bubble of inpatient care and what their lives look like once they’ve left it.  Our wrap-around treatment protocols can handle each phase of recovery for both patients and families.  Our team can continue to see patients even if their families have stopped and vice versa.  Bringing medical science, innovative care and new options to outpatient treatment is what drives CRC to be able to offer the best possible chance for our patients and families to combat the number one killer of Americans under 40.

[uchicagocollege]

Last summer, UChicago’s Institute of Politics took a number of students to Cuba. They were some of the first Americans to visit the country after the travel ban was lifted. Check out a third-year’s thoughts on the country and scroll through her amazing photos!