Reversible Dystonia

Reversible Dystonia

THIS POST MAY BE TRIGGERING BECAUSE IT DISCUSSES WITHDRAWAL-INDUCED INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ ABOUT SYMPTOMS, PLEASE DISREGARD IT AND EXIT THE PAGE NOW. IF YOU ARE OKAY WITH READING ABOUT SYMPTOMS, I HOPE IT WILL BE REASSURING FOR YOU. THANK...
Your Boundaries

Your Boundaries

Boundaries are terms and conditions you put in place to establish limits that benefit and protect you and the people you interact with. Having boundaries is not being selfish or self-indulgent. It keeps both you, and anyone you extend these boundaries to, safe. It...
Wait It Out

Wait It Out

If you are having a difficult time, with no let up, or if you are having ‘windows’ or little glimpses but only for brief periods, or you feel worse rather than better, or you are tapering with difficulty, please don’t lose heart. As you know, this healing process is...
The Other Side

The Other Side

When our friends who have recovered write to me, they always say how content they are, how grateful they feel, and how even the simplest things bring them joy. They also say that having been able to cope with withdrawal has made them profoundly appreciate how strong...
Anything Can Happen, Anything Can Be

Anything Can Happen, Anything Can Be

“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”- Shel Silverstein...