Why are you being forced to go
There is never the perfect time to go. If you need it go now. There is so much support and love There. 
it depends on the facility but bring a special blanket and pillow, coloring books embroidery string, cigarettes if they let you and a little cash and some addresses if you Wana write anyone. I did a 3 month and it saved my life!!!!
I firmly believe that if it’s the only thing that will help you, go for it. It’s not bad they will medically detox you they will help you in many ways. It was the only thing that helped me to be honest.
I was never forced to go to rehab but I went bc I couldn’t stop drinking on my own (and I couldn’t miss anymore work-67 days in 9 months!) it was difficult and unpleasant to make that choice, but once I did, I was actually kind of relieved… I was finally getting help- didn’t have to fight so hard on my own anymore. I did a week of detox first and then decided it was worth staying at the halfway house while doing IOP for 30 days. It was scary and uncomfortable at first. I took my stuffed animal for comfort but they didn’t let me keep him. Pack just essentials- and pack layers bc i would get super cold at night and really hot during the day. Try to reframe how you’re looking at the daunting task of going into treatment for 28 days. Look at it as a personal wellness vacation to focus on your health. Just being open a little bit allowed me to slowly feel safe and start to feel better. There’s hope and you don’t hafta do it alone. Sending you good energies!
That’s a crazy thought. Just do the detox for 28 days. Things will get better for you. You have to want this.
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Enjoy the ride! Rehab is way easier than real-life recovery. You will likely lose your phone at first then only be able to use it at limited times if at all. Be positive and think of it as the first step on an amazing journey!
i don’t want this at all lol
i already have 32 days sober
Why do you have no choice.
i’d lose my fiancé of eight years
Do you love your fiancé. Please go to rehab/detox especially if he is willing to support you. I just hit 24 months and I don’t get much support from husband or family. Even though I have worked my tail off. If you can both work on sobriety together I see the happiness that people share. I would love to have that support. I just get told it’s all my fault like I need to be reminded of this.
I checked myself in because I couldn't stop drinking on my own, plus I have liver disease. I spent 6 days in detox even though I had 7 days sober before I went.
Nightly AA/NA meetings and after 2 days I was making friends that I am still in contact with. Moved to residential for 30 days with 4 hours of group and learned about addiction and the "tools" I needed to put in my toolbox for the future. Then moved to the php/IOP wing for 30 more days, more group and meetings. Rehab sucks, but embrace the suck!! Work the steps and get the help you need to get your life back!