Who can support me through recovering from my addiction?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Dec 30, 2019
Siouxsie
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Dec 4, 2014
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The number one support system you can get is to find a homegroup 12-Step meeting, whether it be for AA, SA< NA, OA or CA. It's best to get help from those who have already walked the path of recovery. Additionally, it is helpful to seek support from a therapist and church leader, as well as friends and family.. but ONLY if they are deemed safe for your recovery.
KendallNichole
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Dec 27, 2014
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I'm pretty positive that anyone on 7 cups is more than willing to support your road to recovery! (including myself!) good for you for going through this journey! 7 cups of tea also has the lovely option of specifying your needs when it comes to connecting with a listener, and there is an option for alcohol and drug abuse that can really narrow down who to get support from. You can also ask your friends, family, and others around you to support you. As well as going to meetings and such. Best of luck with everything! I believe in you!
Holidai
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Nov 4, 2014
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1 step is knowing you have a problem, then starts the road of fixing the problem... start with why why do I do the things I do?
SeriousPanda
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Nov 13, 2014
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Recovering from addiction is a long path that requires both profesional help and social support from family member and friends. But be careful to understand the difference between a profesional and a good friend, some issues need to be expresed only in a mental health profesional.
HELLOTHERE343
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Nov 16, 2014
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You could talk to many people but at the end of the day..its up to you
Anonymous
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Nov 23, 2014
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Listeners, Family Members, Friends, Anybody that really cares can support you through recovering your addiction.
mroon17
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Nov 29, 2014
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Family, close friends, teachers, therapists, counselors, and really anyone you feel close to can support you!! Even us here at 7 Cups!!!
Anonymous
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Dec 17, 2014
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So many people! Your family and close friends for starters. Then there's people who have been through addiction and recovered, or those who are still wanting to recover (Maybe join an AA meeting? or group therapy?), or you can chat to supportive people on 7cupsoftea and similar websites :)
Letmeknowbts
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Dec 24, 2014
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You can look for groups of support. Friends, family, people who know about this issue and can help.
Anonymous
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Jan 1, 2015
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there are professional bodies that specialize in the various forms of addiction. Most times they are survivals that have once been in your shoes so they have in-depth knowledge and understanding about your current situation
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