If you struggle with
substance use
People are often drawn to a particular substance because of the way it makes them feel.
Sometimes individuals are looking to minimize a feeling, such as emotional pain, physical pain or they just need things “turned down”. Other times people want to add something—more excitement, more energy, feel more social.
For many, substance use begins quite logically—you do it because it feels better than when you don’t. That’s the upside. The downside is that it often leaves other issues unresolved.
The search for relief is not a moral failing.
Mental health concerns you may want to address in therapy:
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Loneliness
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Trauma
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LGBTQ+ issues or concerns
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Relationship or family issues
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Divorce
If someone you care about
struggles with substance use
Seeing someone you care about bring harm to themselves can be incredibly painful. You are likely to feel grief, sadness, or anger. More often than not you will feel some combination of these.
It is common to feel helpless.
You may feel as though you do not know how to help, or perhaps you feel as though you have tried everything and it hasn't made the situation better.
Counseling can help you manage the chaos, prevent burn-out and learn effective tools for supporting the one you care about.
Exploring ways to get your own needs met, while supporting your loved one in a way that respects your beliefs and boundaries is something we can work on together.