Anyone ever have to make the very hard but necessary decision to take an aggressive step of getting into rehab. Like having to leave your hometown go across the country leaving everything behind with little to no support? Ive been given a very good opportunity to do so, I have good insurance but im frickn TERRIFIED. 
please help
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Go to rehab and be open minded there you will get some good ideas there.
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Been there Brenn. However, when I took that one “life changing” step… first, I had the best rest I had gotten in a long time, slowly got my appetite and taste buds back! and most of all Brenn, I met friends who were just like me who were happy and getting better every day.
Give yourself a chance…only you can🥹…but I’m certainly rooting for you:smiley:
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Sometimes we need to take the leap… terrified or not. You have an opportunity many don’t have. Be excited! Just think of the new tools you can obtain and help others with the new found skills. Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you down. That’s the addiction doing what it can to keep control. Kick that demon out the way and take your power back!
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I didn’t go to rehab and I regret it! I made it 21 days so far but I went against medical advice to stay home to help my wife who had just gotten out of rehab. I should have cared more about myself. I struggle harder now because of it. I would probably have less trouble with cravings and my mental illnesses and be on the right medications if I had just followed what god had laid at my feet. But I’m managing. I should have gone and if you’re struggling as hard I was in the beginning of my journey you should go and follow with any recommendations they make for aftercare. I am making this suggestion based on my experience with my struggles, I don’t know how bad you have it, but deep down you have to do what you feel is right for you, not what you want to do but what you feel you need to do to succeed, even if it’s hard. I suggest you go, but you have to decide for yourself.
I work from home and just bawling my head off right now with all the support and kind words. This will def be the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make .
As difficult as a decision as it is, you know what you gotta do. The reality is you don’t have anything if your not sober. The hardest part is surrendering. Stop fighting and surrender. Accept that this is what’s best for you. Once you can do that, you will feel peace with your decision. Make sobriety your priority
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Sometimes leaving your hometown is the best thing for you.
I was in a similar spot. Getting there, getting in, and getting settled was almost surreal. You’re about to show yourself and those who care about you how much courage you have and how strong you truly are. One of the quotes that helped me get through and learn to love the rehab opportunity was this… “Understand that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”
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I know a lot of folks who left the region to get clean. Hard to find a dealer in a new city.
Are we WILLING to go to any lengths seems to ring in my brain 
Do it..don't overthink it. Just go. I checked myself into a 30 day program and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I too was terrified. What a gift to be able to spend that time fully focusing on yourself and your recovery. I'm a little over 5 months sober now and incredibly thankful for the strong foundation for my recovery I built in rehab.
Thank you Molly. This more than likely will be the steps Intake. It would be a 30 day program and I could even do after at a sober living place for a few months. Its 1800 miles away from me though and I just feel so scared. I have no family. And leaving behind my other half and three fur babies for an extended period. I. Know I need to do it though. It has to happen
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Surrender and go! 
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So far it has worked for me, obviously everyone is different though. I thought to myself, what could it possibly hurt? The idea of completely losing my family, friends, job, etc forever was enough for me to decide to leave it all for a month or so to get myself on the right path. If you truly want it, I feel you'll make the decision that is best for you.
Thank you Colby. Like literally everyone’s responses has really put my nerves at ease. I was such a mess logging into work with how nervous I am. Im pretty fortunate to be in the position im in to have this oppurtunity, i havent lost my job, im not at rock bottom, but time will change that if I don’t go soon. Thanks for sharing
Go and don’t look back brother! You’ll thank me later:call_me_hand:t3:
I am in a rehab 2 hours away from my home right now and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I’ve also made the very hard decision to stay here after I graduate the program because home is just not safe for me and I have finally found recovery where I am now and I don’t want to risk losing that for anything. Geographical change is not the cure but it does help to have a change of scenery with less memories and triggers so you can focus your attention inward!
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Bro the best decision you could do is take a time out and go to rehab. Remember addiction will always be there give yourself a chance.
Do it