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Ways to Mentally Prepare Before You Start Rehab

August 3, 2016 by Joi 1 Comment

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Realizing that you have an addiction and doing something about it is a major decision to make. If you’ve opted to work with a rehab facility, you may ultimately need to get some things in your life sorted out prior to starting your stay. This may include getting your work affairs and personal responsibilities in order. Aside from handling your affairs at work, sorting out personal responsibilities with your family and getting your finances in order you must also take a moment to prepare mentally.

Going to a recovery program, such as those offered by HARP rehab center, will help you get through the most trying times of recovery from addiction. You will essentially be in a new environment, away from things that are most familiar with you. This will require you to mentally prepare yourself so that you can make the easiest transition possible. Below are some suggestions on how to start:

It All Starts with a Clear Mind

Making the decision to go to rehab is an investment in yourself that can yield great returns. During your time in the program, you will be required to discuss some of the most vulnerable and personal parts of your life. You can often feel a bit of anxiety as you wonder what to expect, how you’ll open up to a group of your peers, and more importantly how you’ll be viewed. Be that as it may, going into rehab with a closed mind will hinder your healing process. As such you need to clear your mind and be open to the idea of being completely vulnerable with those around you.

Relax

Keeping up with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be a stressful and taxing on you both physically and mentally. The process of kicking these bad habits will also be a long a bumpy road and therefore you want to try and take it easy on the days leading up to your start date. Do things that make you feel at ease and ultimately take your mind off the stress of addiction. Get plenty of rest, take a nice long walk, start writing in a journal, and even practice breathing exercises or meditation to help center yourself and bring more peace into your life.

Educate Yourself

You can greatly reduce the anxiety you might be feeling about going into rehab by educating yourself first. There are plenty of materials you can find on addiction, rehab programs, and recovery. When you are aware of what is going to take place, it minimizes the worry or angst you might be feeling about participating in the program. If there are things you’d like to know that specifically relate to the rehab center you’ve signed up with, be sure to contact them as they can often answer your questions personally or send you reading materials.

Spend Time with Those You Love

Depending on how long the program is, you will be away from friends and family members for several days or months at a time. This can be very scary if you’re close. So before you head into treatment spend quality time with your family and show them how remorseful you are you’re your actions, and appreciative you are for their unconditional love and support. Do things that you once enjoyed that addiction may have taken away from you. Whether you go to the movies, have a family game night, or just spend the night talking, it’s worth it. It can remove a lot of the strain that was caused in those relationships and develop a bond that will be necessary for moving forward.

You want to do everything you can to prepare yourself mentally for going into a rehab program for addiction. What you’ll come to learn with time is that recovery is all about mind over matter. If you can start now by removing some of the stresses, anxieties, and fears you might have about your decision to seek help, you’ll find that the transition is a lot easier.

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  1. John says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    I thought it was interesting how the article mentioned that having a clear mind is essential to the rehab process. I’ve heard that perspective is essential in understanding what action should be taken by an individual to break free from addiction. I’ve also heard that taking the time to read books or articles that document the rehab process can also help ease your anxiety and provide you with focus and understanding of what will be expected in the rehab process.

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