Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Happy New Year’s Day! Another year has ended, and what a year it has been for many of you. No matter what your circumstances are, whether you are still tapering off your medication or holding at the moment, or you are in acute, post-acute or protracted...
‘Twas the Day Before Christmas – Reflection

‘Twas the Day Before Christmas – Reflection

Dear Friends, It is Christmas Eve. I don’t know what this time of year is like for you, but I do hope you are with people who care for you, or that they are accessible remotely, if not. Here is a reflection that I would like to share with you today: ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ„ As...
Recovery – Your Neuroplasticity Exercise

Recovery – Your Neuroplasticity Exercise

Visualisation, when used regularly, physically changes the brain. It does this by creating and strengthening neuronal connections and pathways, through the neuroplasticity process. It involves what is akin to creating a detailed, realistic, multi-sensory movie of an...
A Reflection

A Reflection

I donโ€™t know how different my life would have been had I not experienced withdrawal. Early on, while in the throes of it, I could not imagine looking back and seeing any good other than my having recovered. The pain and devastation were so extreme, so isolating, at...
Do Not Deflate Lifebuoy

Do Not Deflate Lifebuoy

AN IMPORTANT TIP It was the first day of my psychotherapy training in a quaint and tranquil little town nestled in the Rhondda Valleys in beautiful Wales. I remember sitting, elated to be there, eager to learn. โ€œThe golden ruleโ€ฆ the first thing I want all of you to...
Regarding Hope and Self-Care

Regarding Hope and Self-Care

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.’ย  – Bernard Williams The hope you are encouraged to have is validated by a history of ABIND/neurotoxicity and withdrawal survival and recovery of 100s of 1000s of brave individuals...