It's pretty normal to have a lot of fears and worries prior to entering rehab — but the trick is not letting it get in the way of your recovery. Here we take a look at some common worries and what steps you can take to put yourself at ease.
Worry: You don’t know what to expect.
What to do: It’s pretty normal to have a lot of questions about rehab – from what detox will feel like to what the facility looks like to what’s expected of you during treatment. Your best bet is to check out the rehab’s website and then give the admissions department a call with any questions or concerns.
What to do: It’s pretty normal to have a lot of questions about rehab – from what detox will feel like to what the facility looks like to what’s expected of you during treatment. Your best bet is to check out the rehab’s website and then give the admissions department a call with any questions or concerns.
Worry: You can’t handle life without the crutch of drugs or alcohol.
What to do: Stay calm and know that you’ll learn healthy coping skills in rehab to help you handle the highs and lows of day-to-day life.
Worry: You’ll relapse and/or fail at recovery.
What to do: Relapse is common (but not inevitable) and it also doesn’t mean that you failed. Recovery is a lifelong process, so do your best to commit to recovery, stay the course and surround yourself with a supportive network.
Worry: Your loved ones will think poorly of you or shy away from you after rehab.
What to do: Talk to friends and family about your concerns and let them know that you need their support. The people who truly care about you will likely support your decision.
Worry: You’ll lose your personal identity.
What to do: Look for a rehab that tailors addiction treatment based on your unique challenges, family relationships, personal background, emotional makeup and substance abuse history.
What to do: Stay calm and know that you’ll learn healthy coping skills in rehab to help you handle the highs and lows of day-to-day life.
Worry: You’ll relapse and/or fail at recovery.
What to do: Relapse is common (but not inevitable) and it also doesn’t mean that you failed. Recovery is a lifelong process, so do your best to commit to recovery, stay the course and surround yourself with a supportive network.
Worry: Your loved ones will think poorly of you or shy away from you after rehab.
What to do: Talk to friends and family about your concerns and let them know that you need their support. The people who truly care about you will likely support your decision.
Worry: You’ll lose your personal identity.
What to do: Look for a rehab that tailors addiction treatment based on your unique challenges, family relationships, personal background, emotional makeup and substance abuse history.
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Each person faces different challenges and concerns as they begin recovery.
At Complete Harmony, we’ll work with you to overcome any fears and get the help you need and deserve. To learn more, call today: 866-930-4673.
