Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Does Rehab Help With Trauma? Hereâs the Truth
Does rehab help with trauma? For anyone who has experienced deep pain and turned to substances to cope, itâs a question that cuts to the core. Addiction doesnât exist in a vacuum. For many people, it begins as a survival response to overwhelming events â abuse, loss, neglect, or violence. The truth is, trauma and…
Read MoreFeeling Numb After Detox? Hereâs What That Means
You made it through detox. Youâre no longer using, but perhaps you’re feeling numb after detox. You donât feel aliveâyou just feel⊠nothing. If youâre feeling numb after detox, youâre not alone. Emotional numbness is one of the most commonâand most misunderstoodâexperiences in early recovery. At Excellence Recovery, we hear this from clients every day:âI…
Read MoreWhy You Canât âJust Be Happyâ: Mental Health in Recovery
People mean well. When you get clean, they cheer. They hug you. They say, âYou should be so proud!âThen comes the line that stings:âYouâve got your life backâwhy canât you just be happy?â However, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges of mental health in recovery, which can make happiness elusive. If youâve heard that and…
Read MoreYouâre CleanâSo Why Do You Still Feel Broken?
You stopped using. You went to treatment. Then you made it through detox. Everyoneâs proud of you. Yet, it’s not uncommon to still feel broken even after getting clean. But inside? Youâre still not okay. If youâve ever thought, âIâm cleanâso why do I still feel broken?â you’re not alone. This is one of the…
Read More