You Know You Are Healing When...

[8888]

You are able to talk about the traumatic event more.
You don't blame yourself.
You know it's not your fault.
Your triggers lessen.

 

[Lola Nocheprieta]

When I don't wind up in bed for 3 days after therapy.

 

[Lionheart]

You know you are healing when you stop fearing people and situations and begin truly enjoying life.
..........................................when what used to devastate you, now only saddens you for awhile.
..........................................when love is a pleasure and not a chore.
..........................................when you realize that anxiety is temporary and you can function even though.
..........................................when you don't run, fight, or freeze but instead, you walk with your fear and find that you are a brave sort.

 

[Laycee]

I can tell I've been healing when I can hear/see of something related or similar to something I've gone through and not feel my skin crawl and feel sick to my stomach.

 

[Heather]

You know you are healing when:

You've gone to 3 therapy sessions and you don't end up sobbing uncontrollably.

And you can get through telling your story without crying.

 

[Heather]

You see a goal and feel capable of accomplishing it! That's huge for me.

 

[Deleted member 29920]

when you stand up for yourself and realize that you never used to until now

 

[Ronin]

When you know you're broken & f*cked six ways from Sunday... but you know who you need by your side.

Hey. That's very me. I think in teams. Even when I'm a perpetual loner.

 

[VioletButterfly]

When your mind actively wants to turn away from destructive addiction and toward self-compassion.

 

[Teasel]

When your dreams have compassionate & funny people in em. Not scary monsters.

 

[Lola Nocheprieta]

When you can have an hour long conversation with your mom on the phone and actually talk about the depression and how therapy is going.

 

[Heather]

When I'm scared and hesitant but I push through and do what I need to