Addiction Rehab Thousand Islands All About Addiction Counseling | Page 12

5“Secrets”Addiction Counselors Want
You to Know
1.
Stop lying to yourself
 It is likely that when people who wish you well ask you about your addiction,
you lie to them. Even though that might affect your relationship with them
negatively, that isn’t even the half of it. When you are feeding an addiction,
you will also be lying to yourself! If you want to start down the path to
recovery, then the first thing you need is to be honest about with yourself.
Once you have that part down, you will be able to share your reality with
others as well. Don’t waste your energy blocking the door to healing. Instead
use that energy to throw it open and look what is inside.
2.
You will remain the same
 Often we are told that as soon as an individual kicks their habit, they
transform into someone new. Don’t waste your time believing that.
Addiction counseling can help you get over your addiction but when
recovery is successful, you won’t be transformed into someone you aren’t.
Instead, a healthier version of you will come out. But it will be the same
person you used to be pre-addiction. However, you will be much happier
than you have been in some time.