When I arrived at Life Works, despite having been on the practically traditional bender the night before, therefore still drunk, I was treated with every kindness and courtesy. They took blood tests, weight, blood pressure, pulse, urine sample all the time talking to me kindly and reassuringly. They understood I was rather disorientated the first day, although not too bad. I was started on treatment that evening and a nurse kept me company with a light-hearted video while the others went to a meeting. I found it hard not to be allowed phone calls, or to go out for walks and meeting but finally understood the reasons for this. The treatment did not make me feel strange or have any ill effects and I believe helped me to remain calm and focused and to fully take part in groups. The dosage lessened slowly over the week, and now it's over I feel fantastic and well able to face the tougher emotional times ahead.