It feels like a catch 22. I cannot work with my sponsor until I get to Step 4, but I do not want to lie and say I am ready if I have not done the first three.
And I am sure craving do abate with time, but I do not know how to hang on to get enough time for them to abate.
I really felt that calling people could help, but the talks I have had have been so discouraging. Once again they say, hang on--but don't call until you have done the steps because we cannot help til then.
Last week my therapist said I had never asked him for help with my addiction. I pointed out that I repeatedly told him that addiction and depression were the main reasons I was seeing him. So I think he might have some ideas to help and was opening a door.