Addiction – Do I Need Help?

If you’re wondering whether you need help for an addiction, the question itself is often worth taking seriously. Many people seek help long before their situation becomes severe, and early support can make change easier.

Some signs that professional help may be beneficial include:

• You’ve tried to stop, cut back, or control your use and haven’t been able to maintain the change.
• You spend a lot of time thinking about, obtaining, using, or recovering from the substance or behavior.
• Cravings or urges feel difficult to resist.
• Your use is affecting your health, sleep, mood, work, school, finances, or relationships.
• You continue despite negative consequences.
• Friends, family, or coworkers have expressed concern.
• You need more than before to get the same effect (tolerance).
• You feel unwell when you stop or reduce use (withdrawal).

You do not need to hit “rock bottom” to benefit from help. Support can range from a conversation with a doctor or therapist to outpatient treatment, support groups, intensive programs, or rehabilitation, depending on the situation.

If you’d like to talk through your specific circumstances, tell me:

• What substance or behavior you’re concerned about,
• How often it occurs,
• How long it’s been a concern,
• Whether you’ve tried to stop or cut back,

and I can help you think through whether seeking help would be advisable and what options might fit your situation. Tel: 07811 606 606 (24 Hours)