When addiction and mental problems co-occur
Addiction combined with dual diagnosis
Sometimes there is not one problem that unbalances someone, but a combination of different factors. A dual diagnosis involves both an addiction and another psychological vulnerability.
This combination can make recovery more complex, as both problems often influence and reinforce each other. At Affect2U, we therefore look at the full story behind the behavior, not just one aspect of the problem.
How do you recognize a dual diagnosis?
- recurrent depressive feelings
- anxiety or panic attacks
- strong mood swings
- difficulty with emotion regulation
- impulsive behavior
- relapse despite previous treatments
- difficulty maintaining daily structure
Why do addiction and mental problems often co-occur?
How does Affect2U help with
dual-diagnosis
?
Due to the combination of factors, it can be difficult for someone to get out of this pattern without guidance. At Affect2U, we not only treat addiction or psychological complaints separately. We look at the relationship between the two and work on the underlying patterns.
Our treatment combines various forms of therapy, including: individual therapy, group sessions, trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation guidance, family or relationship therapy. Depending on the situation, the process may consist of outpatient counseling or residential admission. By treating both addiction and mental vulnerability, there is room for sustainable recovery and more stability in life.
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Let’s look at what is happening together.
If pornography use is becoming difficult to control, you do not have to work it out alone.
A first conversation can help you understand the pattern and decide what kind of support may fit your needs.
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