Help is available
You do not have to be alone and you cannot thrive alone. Consider these resources to help you find the people you need.
About Therapy and Support Groups
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for you is important. Get to know people in your 12 step group and ask for recommendations. Look for certifications in areas that fit your issues such as certification in sex addiction or substance abuse. If you want to use other medications to control withdrawal symptoms, that requires a doctor with specific certification. When the going gets tough you will be tempted to quit but that is when the best breakthroughs can happen. Keep going!
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Whatever you are struggling with, a support group can be found! Hoarding, excess spending, clutter, whatever feels like an addiction to you, other people are struggling with. Don't be afraid to search for specific groups and remember inspiration for recovery can be found anywhere you look once you are ready to face a problem and find a solution. A group that is not exactly what you were looking for can still be a very good support for you in your recovery.
12 step groups
Many groups exist. Please find people who can walk with you in your recovery. How you structure your support will have a lot to do with who you are and how you work in the world. If you feel strong enough to just scroll past anything that is not healing for you, also consider joining our facebook page. After all, isn't life like that? Keep going, keep growing, help is all around, and you will find it when you are open to it. My online search for 12 step groups had 1.3 billion responses; you can find help!
sex addiction
for therapy look for a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist if possible, but don't let the absence of one keep you from getting help.
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