Even if you absolutely know that you want to get better and need to be at a rehab center to get past your addiction, these facilities aren’t exactly anyone’s idea of a good time. With the idea of spending 30 days in a strange place with people you don’t know may make you feel hesitant, nervous, and even angry.
Using the Holiday Season as Your Turning Point in Sobriety
With the holidays around the corner, it may increase your uncertainty with going to rehab for your addiction. Some people even think that they should put off their visit to a drug and alcohol rehab center until after the holidays are over. This is a huge mistake to make and instead of spending another Christmas with an active addition, you should call our counselors and give yourself the gift of recovery.
Getting Through Rehab Knowing Your Family is Celebrating
During your stay at an inpatient treatment center, you may struggle with the idea that you are missing out on the holiday season with your family and friends. The idea of having to celebrate this joyous time with strangers may make you angry but it is important to understand what is truly at stake. Addiction is a disease that is both serious and deadly. Your addiction has probably taken its toll on your family and you have most likely already missed out on previous holidays with your family because of your active addiction. Being away from your family for this holiday seasons means that you are getting the help that you need so that you will not miss out on future events and celebrations with them! You are taking the step to making your future brighter and be able to celebrate future holidays with them sober.
Being Lonely During Your Stay this Holiday Season
While you may think that you will be lonely while in your rehab center, you will be surprised to find out that these facilities are welcoming and warm and filled with people who are dedicated to helping you get your life back. While at your treatment center, you will find people, that just like you, are there to reach the same goals as you. Everyone by your side wants to save their life by getting sober. You will find that your rehab center has many opportunities available, you just need to be ready to take advantage of them. You may not be with your family this holiday season, but you will not be alone. Contact our staff to learn more about Inpatient substance abuse treatment in Illinois and find out how we can help you get sober this holiday season!
