It is not easy for someone who struggles with an addiction to a substance (such as alcohol or drugs), or a behavior (such as sex or gambling) to admit that he or she needs counselling. In fact, most people who have an addiction, experience a great deal of fear and trepidation when they think about admitting that they need to get counselling. Do any of these thoughts sound familiar to you?
What if I can’t manage my life?
When you think about seeking out the help of a Toronto Addictions Counselor, you probably immediately begin to think about all of the things you won’t be able to do in your life once you begin the healing process. You imagine relearning many activities and feeling paralyzed whenever you attempt to do anything without the substance or behavior as a part of your life. That fear is very real, and it keeps many people from getting the help they need.
What if I can’t handle the new normal?
Perhaps in addition to worrying about how you will manage the everyday activities in your life, you’re concerned that you won’t ever be able to adjust to living your life without your addiction. This is a common source of fear for many people. It can make you feel as though seeking the help of an addiction counselor is the same as sentencing to yourself to a life of misery, where your “new normal” will never actually feel normal to you.
What if the cravings are too much to handle?
Many people who struggle with substance or behavioral addictions actually feel very fearful of even experiencing cravings. Perhaps in the past they have experienced cravings without the ability to satisfy them right away. Those memories are painful, and they can create a real sense of dread whenever thoughts of getting addiction counselling come into their minds.
If you have ever asked any of these questions when you began thinking of getting help from a Toronto Addiction Counselor, you are not alone. Here at Toronto Addiction Counselling, we have helped many people just like you. Many of them began their counselling sessions with a great deal of fear and trepidation. However, using the valuable tools they were given in their sessions, they were able to overcome that fear, and work toward healing from their addictions.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, sex or gambling, help is available to you. Please contact us today.
