Fifty Reasons NOT to go to Rehab

If you're struggling with addiction, you may have considered going to rehab. Perhaps you realize you are drinking too much, or your spouse  has expressed concern about your drinking or other drug use, or you are experiencing some negative consequences such as problems in your marriage, family life, relationships, at work, or with your physical or mental health.

You may feel restless, irritable, or discontented. You look forward to that glass of wine or beer at the end of a hard day.

Despite evidence, and suggestions from loved ones and other concerned people, you think it’s ‘not that bad’, that you’ve 'got this under control', and you just need to ‘cut back’, get it under control, and all will be fine. You are strong and independent, and can do just about anything if you set your mind to it. So, why go to rehab?

There are many reasons why people procrastinate going to rehab and choose to try to control their addiction on their own. Here are 50 of the most common reasons. If any of these ring true for you, perhaps you are in that population of people who need rehab, yet hang on, despite mounting negative consquences.

List of 50 Reasons

1. Fear of failure
2. Fear of losing my job, home, or relationships
3. Fear of being judged or stigmatized
4. Denial
5. Shame and guilt
6. Lack of motivation
7. Cost
8. Lack of insurance coverage
9. Inconvenience
10. Lack of support
11. I'm not that bad
12. I can control it on my own
13. I'm not ready yet
14. I'm too busy
15. I'm afraid of what people will think
16. I'm afraid of losing my job
17. I'm afraid of losing my family and friends
18. I'm afraid of being alone
19. I'm afraid of failing
20. I'm afraid of the unknown
21. I'm ashamed
22. I'm guilty
23. I'm embarrassed
24. I'm scared
25. I'm not strong enough
26. I'm not worthy
27. I'm not worth the trouble
28. I'm hopeless
29. I'm helpless
30. I'm worthless
31. I'm a loser
32. I'm a failure
33. I'm a disappointment
34. I'm a burden
35. I'm not good enough
36. I'm not worth it
37. I don't deserve help
38. I don't need help
39. I'm not sick
40. I'm not addicted
41. I'm just going through a tough time
42. I can handle this on my own
43. I'm busy with other things
44. I'm not sure if rehab is right for me
45. I'm afraid of withdrawal symptoms
46. I don't want to around drug addicts
47. I'm afraid of losing my privacy
48. I'm afraid of being forced to do things I don't want to do
49. I don't think rehab will work
50. I don't want to change

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What is your reason?

Everyone has their own reasons. Everyone thinks their reasons are unique, that nobody really understands, that their situation is special.

Denial and procrastation are hallmark symptoms of addiction. You are not alone. In fact, most people who need to, DON'T GO to rehab, but hang on, attempting to control it, feeling miserable, and increasingly negatively affecting all important people in their life.

Time to let go

If you're struggling with drinking too much or others see other signs of addiction, it's important to know that there is help available.

Rehab can be a great way to get the support you need to overcome your addiction and start living a healthy life.

Not a sign of failure

Going to a luxury, beautiful rehab like Serenity Vista isn’t a sign of failure. It’s an opportunity you are giving yourself for self discovery, renewal, and transformation.

And luxurious rehab at Serenity Vista feels like a wellness retreat, get away vacation, with life long dividends for you and your entire family.

The best is yet to come

All you need to do is to let go of your ‘reasons’, ask for help, let go of the struggle, and let the professionals at Serenity Vista help you. Your best life is yet to come. And all you need to do is let go and reach out for help.

It takes humility. Humility, NOT humiliation.

Leap of faith

Take that leap of faith. What a tremendous gift awaits you and your family.

Your only regret may be that you waited so long!

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