Someone to Talk to About Addiction
Struggling with addiction can feel like an uphill battle, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether it’s substance use, gambling, or technology dependence, addiction can affect every aspect of life - relationships, health, and self-worth. The road to recovery may feel daunting, but small steps can lead to big changes.
Opening up about your struggles can be a powerful step in breaking free from addiction. A supportive conversation can help you process your emotions, recognize triggers, and explore healthier coping mechanisms. No matter where you are in your journey, talking to someone who listens without judgment can make a difference.
At 7 Cups, compassionate listeners provide a safe and confidential space to talk about addiction. Whether you need encouragement, accountability, or just someone who understands, reaching out is a step toward healing and hope.
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DrTaraDavisCPsycholHCPC
Psychologist, Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
London
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I have worked successfully with a wide range of difficulties. Nothing is more important than developing a warm, compassionate relationship with someone you can trust
SarahRobbLICDC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICDC (Licenced Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Wooster, OH
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Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Life poses many challenges. Learning to face, cope with, and resolve these challenges can increase our resilience.
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Hi there!
I’m someone who truly believes that listening with an open heart can make a big difference. Life can be overwhelming at times, and we all need a safe space to talk without fear of being judged.
I’m here to listen with patience, empathy, and understanding. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, or just need someone to hear you out, I’ll do my best to support you.
"You don’t have to go through things alone — I’ll walk with you, one step at a time."
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Tell me your trauma. Any secrets you want to scream into the void? I promise I’ve heard worse. Honestly I want to be surprised at this point lol I like to ask questions and make assumptions about other people. I like to poke and prod, so bear with me. Please let me know if any of my assumptions or questions are wrong or offend you, cause I often can be wrong. I want to mirror what I got from reading your words. I read into things a lot and wonder about very specific words sometimes and None the next minute. Everything is intended to come from a judgement-free place and I honestly just want to know more because complex human emotions are so interesting. If I can help anyone who hasn’t been seen in a while feel my eyes, or someone who has been shouting finally be heard for a little bit, it makes me feel useful. It sucks when you know your problem, know where it comes from, know why you feel that way, know what helps you feel better, know you’ve been making excuses, know what your excuses are, know how to take steps to get better, know your actual roadblocks, give yourself grace for not following everything to a t, and still feel like shit whether you work on yourself, or not, or want to, or not. I get it. Just humor me and explain it to me. It may help letting it off your mind for a second later. feel free to use me as a journal when I am away, and a friendly stranger when I’m here. (Disclaimer: please be aware that I do divide my time sometimes between multiple chats, or between chores and cooking etc. I may be inconsistent sometimes cause life gets in the way. If you need my full undivided attention, be honest, instead of leaving a bad rating. Please just find another listener. No offense, but I have a life and free will, as do you. I do not owe you anything just because I know your trauma or engage in conversation with you. Please respect my boundaries when I have to leave.) Also I am not a doctor or medical professional. Please seek therapy with a professional if you are able to. I can not provide certain things. also if there is a song you feel so strongly about for one reason or another, I must hear it!
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So far so good, we haven’t really reached depths yet but she is very nice and responds to all my points!
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