Recovery | What I Would Bring To (Inpatient) Rehab | Packing List For A Treatment Facility

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In this video, I go over the basics of what I wish I would have brought to my inpatient rehab treatment facility from day one. Recovery is hard enough, so hopefully this video will make it easier for you. Pack like you're going away for a "comfy" vacation. Leave the fancy things at home and focus on self-care items. Check with your center to see what they provide as well.

Here's the basic list:
-A week's worth of comfy clothes
Hoodies, sweaters, yoga pants, leggings, soft t-shirts
-2 nicer outfits for going out on public outings
-Shoes
Slip ons for inside the facility, and a pair for outside
-Light blanket and small pillow
For lounging around the facility

-Medication and prescriptions
Will be handed over to the nurses (check w/ your rehab)
-Shower caddy
-Personal hygiene items
Full-sized, unopened, no alcohol in ingredients

-Hobby to occupy your time
For ex., origami, beading, coloring, reading
-MP3 player with no wifi access
-Letters / envelopes / stamps
-List of people you want to keep in contact with
Names, phone numbers, addresses
-Journal and pen
You will be taking lots of notes and may use writing as a way to pass the time

-Pictures of loved ones to decorate your room
-Alarm clock
Battery operated is best

-Cash in small denominations
For store runs and cigarettes
-Cigarettes if you smoke
Bring a carton or two, you will go through a lot yourself and by sharing!

GOOD LUCK in rehab. Just do your best and know you're taking a major step in the right direction in bettering your life. Leave a comment if you're going to rehab so I can keep you in my thoughts.

-Dorathy

P.S. I will update this and do a "pack with me for rehab" style video in the future. I also apologize for cutting my forehead off half of the video. I am new to this YT thing...