So You Think You Don’t Have Time For Therapy and Treatment

Life has a way of pulling us in many different directions at once. At times, it can feel like we are on a never-ending rollercoaster...work commitments, family commitments, and household duties. And, when you factor in a struggle with addiction, it can feel like a tightrope balancing act.

Coping with addiction, in reality, is very similar to a tightrope act. One wrong step and it can result in disaster. Outside of your addiction, you are still a person with other responsibilities. Learning to effectively manage addiction is a commitment that takes time. But, who really has time to add something else to their plate?

It's a challenge, finding time. Maybe you are even thinking that either therapy or treatment on it's own will be enough. But, when you are in recovery and trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, it's important to make therapy and treatment priorities in your life. At the same time. When a combination of treatment and therapy is implemented, success rates of staying on the path to recovery is much greater.

Therapy Gives You The Chance To Dig Deep

When you reason with yourself that you "just don't have time for therapy" it is really doing you a disservice. It is limiting your ability to increase the likelihood of long-term recovery and relapse prevention. Why?

If you aren't going to therapy, are you truly understanding what contributes to your addiction? What are the underlying issues that cause you to turn to substances or alcohol? Do you understand your triggers?

While you may understand the basics behind your addiction, therapy gives you a chance to really dig deep. It gives you the chance to understand your triggers. It may seem harsh, but using an excuse of not having enough time for therapy is really just that - an excuse.

Substance abuse recovery is a process that takes time. And it takes commitment. It takes hard work. Making the excuse of no time for therapy just means you are willing to risk it taking longer for the recovery itself. To risk a relapse. Would you rather take the time now to prepare yourself for a better future? Or not take the time and risk everything you have worked hard to overcome?

By not taking time for therapy, you aren't giving yourself the chance to understand the healthy coping mechanisms for when everything just seems to be too much. When the overwhelm and stress of life feels like a weight you can't lift off your shoulders.

The Combination Of Treatment And Therapy Is Powerful

You may believe that you only need one or the other. Not both. "I don't have time in the week for treatment and therapy." And we get it. You have more going on in your life than just recovery. But, so much in your life has likely been influenced or affected by your addiction. Is that a path you want to risk getting back on?

With life, there is very rarely an instance when "one size fits all" for any situation. Every individual person is different. Every situation is different. And this is especially true for substance abuse recovery. That is exactly why we offer so many services at our practice. We understand how hard it can be to find something that truly works for you on your road to long-term recovery.

It is challenging to find the right treatment facility. We aren't just therapists who care about mental health. We care about the whole picture. The whole you that has suffered from addiction and is ready for a change, but just don't know. And, that is why receiving treatment and therapy is so important. It's a multi-faceted approach to a multiple dimension problem. Carving out time in your schedule now will only ensure that you are giving yourself a chance for true success.

Which is why we don't just offer addiction counseling. We can do treatment consultations to help you find the right facility for your unique needs. Through Integrative Holistic Therapy, a variety of techniques are used that help heal your mind, body, and spirit. With intensives, it gives you the chance to dive into all areas of your life that affect addiction, without a lengthy commitment of a residential program.

If you are ready to stop using time as an excuse, we are here to support you.