Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Feeling Numb After Detox? Here’s What That Means
You made it through detox. You’re no longer using, but perhaps you’re feeling numb after detox. You don’t feel alive—you just feel… nothing. If you’re feeling numb after detox, you’re not alone. Emotional numbness is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—experiences in early recovery. At Excellence Recovery, we hear this from clients every day:“I…
Read MoreWhy You Can’t ‘Just Be Happy’: Mental Health in Recovery
People mean well. When you get clean, they cheer. They hug you. They say, “You should be so proud!”Then comes the line that stings:“You’ve got your life back—why can’t you just be happy?” However, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges of mental health in recovery, which can make happiness elusive. If you’ve heard that and…
Read MoreYou’re Clean—So Why Do You Still Feel Broken?
You stopped using. You went to treatment. Then you made it through detox. Everyone’s proud of you. Yet, it’s not uncommon to still feel broken even after getting clean. But inside? You’re still not okay. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m clean—so why do I still feel broken?” you’re not alone. This is one of the…
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