I have been in rehab for 8 months, worked the steps and all… I am going home Friday and I’m really nervous about it… the sponsor I had wasn’t a devoted sponsor you could say… I just was wondering if this happens I’ve been in such a structured environment so long and I’m excited to go home with my family but nervous… help?
I wish I had advice since I’ve not done rehab…or meetings…or anything. I’m dong this on my own (this group is my meetings, I guess). I can’t imagine being in rehab for 8 months. I wish you all the best. I hope your family is 100% behind you and will give you all the support you need.
It is nerve racking stepping back out into the real world when you’ve been in a padded room so to speak.
I was extremely nervous also, and I was only in rehab 2 weeks.
Surprisingly it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought. The first week was the worst as I wanted to go back to smoking cigarettes. Luckily fighting that addiction kept my mind off drinking.
The fear of the unknown is what got me nervous, just remember to use all the tools that were given to you.
Remember you have a great group to talk to! Best wishes, will be thinking of you and this new part of your journey.
The best piece of advice I can give you is change your people places and things completely. This is a new shot at life for you, and the easiest way to stay sober is break all ties with anyone u used with or who is unsupportive. Avoid places and restaurants you liked to drink at and start of staying busy with new hobbies. Making jewelry, walks, listening to podcasts, and meeting new people in AA are all things that I’ve done just to keep busy and not isolate.
I would suggest going to as many AA meetings as you can to build a network of supportive people! Good luck!