Did you get trapped into an Addiction because your life felt overwhelming?

Is addictive behaviour turning your life into chaos?

In the beginning, all you probably wanted was to get away from your problems for a little while. Then you found an activity that brought you pleasure and temporary relief. But soon you needed more of whatever you were doing to feel better...
eventually, more became a trap into a downward spiral.

Addiction can take over your life.

It doesn’t matter whether you are struggling with:

• Alcohol and Drug Addiction (dependency on alcohol, narcotics, heroin, crystal meth, ecstasy, cocaine, crack, marijuana, etc)
• Gambling Addiction (uncontrollable urge to bet money more and more frequently, “chasing” losses, etc.)
• Shopping Addiction (craving the excitement that shopping brings, hours spent fantasizing about what you will buy or how you will spend your money)
• Sex Addiction (compulsive need to have sex, view pornography on the Internet or buy porn videos and magazines)
• Food Addiction (compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, binging)
• Computer Addiction (addiction to computer activities, like instant messaging, internet surfing, viewing Internet pornography, playing video games, compulsive checking of e-mail and spending excessive time in chat rooms)
• Smoking and Nicotine Addiction (uncontrollable dependence on cigarettes, pipes, tobacco, etc)
• Love Addiction (constantly being in search of a new romance, “needing” romantic intensity, often inability to leave unhealthy relationships, fear of being alone)

Addiction devours time, money and energy and every moment of pleasure comes at a high price.

You can probably talk all day about the emotional, relational, social or professional losses you’ve had to deal with as a consequence. Most likely you’re familiar with feelings of despair and humiliation while you helplessly watch your life fall apart.

 

If you want help getting your life back on track, you have come to the right place.

As an experienced Addictions Counsellor, I can help you have a deeper understanding of the reasons behind your addiction. I can also support you with aftercare and relapse prevention during your sobriety.

Building a new, healthier way of living means addressing the underlying causes of your addictive behaviour.

In our work together we will identify the triggers for your problems and work out strategies to help you deal with them.

Addictions Counselling can offer you many benefits:

• Sobriety from mood-altering substances and activities
• Increased self-esteem, self-respect and self-trust
• Development of strategies to cope with trigger situations
• Acquisition of techniques and tools to prevent relapse
• Increased assertiveness and ability to set boundaries, being able to say No
• Increased ability to tolerate stressors
• Less anxiety and therefore an increased ability to enjoy life
• Better communication skills and healthier relationships
• Improved connection with the people you love
• Less depression
• More energy to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life

 

Life is meant to be a celebration!
You can heal your addiction and your old wounds.
You can turn your life around and make every day a special one.

 

 

 

 

If you would like help in reclaiming control of your life:

Call 778 558 8207 today or email info@positivelifechanges.ca to schedule a FREE, 30-minute consultation with no commitment required. Together we can talk about your problems and see how I can be of help to you today.

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