There are two forms of addiction:
An individual with addiction can experience psychological reactions such as anxiety, depression, irritability/anger, mood swings, obsessive thinking, or poor judgement if they cannot access their addictive substance or engage in their addictive behaviour.
In physical addiction, the body relies upon drugs, alcohol, medications, glue, or other substances.
Addiction therapy or addiction counselling is focused on treating psychological addiction. A person may be actively engaging in addictive behaviour when they start therapy or trying to “stay clean”. Addiction may present as substance abuse, such as alcohol or drug, as an impulse control issue, such as theft or gambling, or as a process or behaviour pattern like over-exercising.
Most people aren’t aware that they have an addiction until they have lived through one or know someone who has. Since many addicts become experts at hiding or minimising their addiction, it is much easier to spot the signs after the fact. An addict may deny they have a problem even if asked directly, either because they fear retribution or don’t see the problem. It is common for addicts to assert that they do not have a problem but that you do (or are the problem). Although addicts often blame everyone but themselves for the problems associated with addiction, they may still refuse to acknowledge that they might be at fault.
My clients visit me for discussions on a variety of issues that they face in their private lives, and others in their professional lives – usually both. I can help you figure out what is meaningful to you and make the necessary changes to ensure that you get the most value out of your life.
clients visit me for discussions on a variety of issues that they face in their private lives, and others in their professional lives – usually both. I can help you figure out what is meaningful to you and make the necessary changes to ensure that you get the most value out of your life.
My clients come to me for help in figuring out solutions to difficult questions or challenges they face, creating plans to make positive changes. As a Counselor & a Master Life Coach in Oregon I’m proficient at listening attentively as well as asking thoughtful and insightful questions
Author & Counselor Rita Soman is a Life Coach based in Oregon. With her expertise, she supports individuals in overcoming challenges related to physical, emotional, and mental well-being, including addictions.
