Dear Ilyana,

I’m very happy to hear you’re feeling a little better, and have a possibility to go to a high-quality residential treatment, if not the one you’ve been interviewing with, then something similar. What’s also great is that you’ve reached out to many people and asked for help, and ensured that you wouldn’t spiral out of control. That’s self-care, and it’s wonderful that you afforded yourself self-care, as well as allowed others to help you. As part of self-care, you’ve also stopped drinking, to lower your impulsivity.

I’d say that given the circumstances, you’re doing the best you can to help yourself. You’re reaching out and aren’t isolating yourself from people and the help they’re willing to provide. That’s an enormous step and as you say, a reassuring sign. I hope you’ll enter into your desired treatment program and continue to take care of yourself, and also to rely on others to help you. I wish you all the best, and let us know how you’re doing!