There is no time like the present time. If you were drowning, would you ask someone to hold off throwing that life preserver until you feel that you might be ready to receive it? I know this is a bit extreme, but isn't that's what is happening? We don't know what will happen tomorrow let alone the next hour.

It is hard to get sober when you aren't mentally stabile because of the self medicating aspect. I couldn't really stop drinking/drugging till my meds kicked in. Once my meds kicked in, I didn't feel like drinking anymore which was a good sign of being sober at the the your med shopping, besides, you need to be sober when med shopping or it's not going to go well.

When getting sober, one needs a support system and to base their living style around recovery, so getting in an OP counseling really helps.

Good luck!