It was never a problem before but this thing has become something I can’t live without. Maybe it’s substances, or food, or screen time—but you’ve noticed a pattern and you can’t go a day without it.

Addictions begin as a coping mechanism—trying to self-comfort, fill a gap, or forget pain. But over time those things become an escape from our reality. We may be compensating for past pain, or trying to escape a difficult current reality. What began as an escape now feels like prison. It’s taking over and costing you time, money, energy and relationships. It felt good at first and now it is oppressing you.

It may be hard to call it an addiction, but you’ve tried to stop and it hasn’t worked. You’ve tried everything you can. You feel judged, ashamed, embarrassed that something so small has so much power over you. But you can’t shake it.

The truth is, you’re not alone in this. Addictions have a way of making us feel trapped and isolated in our own selves. But there is help and hope.

Using Talk Therapy to Get Free from Addiction

Talk therapy, or psychotherapy, is one of the ways people address tough addictions in their lives. Psychotherapy can give you a non-judgmental space to address habits and routines. It can help you take a step back from the problem so you can piece together the big picture.

Talk therapy can help you address core issues that are contributing to the issue. You can learn new coping strategies and work to regain control of your life.

If you are struggling with addiction, whether old or new, reach out to us—we are here to help.

For Addiction Counselling you can book using our convenient online system at www.lindsaytsang.janeapp.com or you can call our 24/7 phone line at 705-300-0077.

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