Psych Meds, Addiction, Habits & Freedom

For anyone who's been on psych meds, struggled with addictive cravings, or old habits...

Understanding brain chemistry has been a lifesaver for me. I pulled the plug on a cocktail of meds 13 years ago - 2 anti-depressants, 1 anti-anxiety med, 2 ADHD meds & a bipolar med, plus pain meds, muscle relaxers, and other anti-inflammatories due to all the physical pain and symptoms of auto-immune disorders. And BTW, I was on the bipolar drug not because I was clinically diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, but because no amount of drugs seemed to eliminate the mental/emotional discomfort. I was running from pain 24/7 and that drug finally made me feel flat. At that time, flat was a relief. I was totally numb and perhaps I kinda needed a moment of numbness to think clearly, because my next step was huge.

It was a leap into total trust in self and in God, Universe, Higher Self, Source, whatever. It was "I'm gonna jump and you're gonna catch me, or I'm probably gonna die". I pulled the plug on all the meds, stopped going to the doctor (not recommending this BTW, just saying what happened). It worked for me, but it was a close call. I felt insane & in constant pain for years - why??? My brain chemistry was so messed up. It took every ounce of love for myself and of love for my kids to push through that time in my life. Pretty sure my kids saved my life just because I couldn't give up and abandon them...

I have learned everything top to bottom on this stuff basically on my own. My last Dr. appt. was 2011. I had a spiritual guide who also helped save my life with energetic support and advice to surrender all my battles and go into unconditional love for myself and others. That's when I surrendered, slept, was home for my kids during the years I didn't work, and I let myself relax, learn more about consciousness, embody, and heal from the inside out. That's also when I had the NDE where I remembered coming to earth and who I am beyond this human identity. It was a spontaneous event 2 years after I pulled that plug and was committed to knowing who I truly am, above all.

I still crave alcohol, because that was probably the first addiction. It was cigarettes, alcohol and pot since my teens. I still have drinks on occasion but I keep it minimal & do dry months. I still have to be very aware so that I don't slide back into old patterns that suck the life out of me - my clarity, joy and awareness.

I've explored thousands of ways to move through this transformation with ease and grace. From energy work and integrating childhood and past life aspects (call it soul retrieval if you like), to the very practical tools - like "doing the work" and getting clear on why you want to change, finding motivation, finding others to support you, finding people or tools to hold yourself accountable, creating an emergency tool box to turn to when you have cravings for addictive things - or - when your mental/emotional state is scattered or your vibe is low - and you slip back into old habits like fear, survival, judgment, hiding, being victim, etc..

For me, the super-mega-miracle superpower that I embodied has been the ability to use all levels of creation for support - embodying my highest consciousness (I am a facet of Creator & I act like nothing less) while also taking all the practical steps like daily yoga, breath, walking, acts of kindness, connecting with friends and family, meditation (call it prayer if you like), flooding my consciousness with uplifting and inspiring videos/audios, etc, etc..

The other mega-miracle superpower that was absolutely necessary - total acceptance of self, first and always, no matter what. ♥️ There is no substitute for unconditional love.

If you're judging yourself for anything right now - anything at all - please read that last paragraph again and decide "It's okay. I'm okay. I'm totally perfect as I am. I've always done the best I can, and I deserve better, and I'm going to give it to myself". And from there, you can choose to love yourself more by implementing a change.

If any of this relates to you.

1️⃣I promise you - you CAN transcend the hurdles in your life. It's not easy, but you can do it, and you'll feel so proud of yourself afterwards. You'll feel things you never felt before - it's an amazing feeling to go beyond things we once felt powerless about. Feeling good about yourself is priceless.

2️⃣This YouTube video is awesome! Understanding the human brain can help you work with it and make clearer choices. It also removes the shame and you realize, there's nothing wrong with you - it literally is a brain chemistry issue & you're not weak, you're not powerless - you just need the right information, plan, support, and this information cracks that open.

Diary of a CEO on dopamine - AWESOME👉🏻 https://youtu.be/R6xbXOp7wDA

3️⃣I offer a FREE discovery session for new clients. I am not an addiction counselor, I am a Source Embodiment Guide - a spiritual guide if you like, but I am happy to work with anyone on anything if I am able to assist them in any way, even if that's just someone to listen and accept you. I'm not a licensed mental health professional. I am someone who has live through it to embody my highest consciousness and that energetic support goes deeper than words, but I also have a lot of life experience that I weave into my sessions where it fits. That's why I do a free discovery call with - no strings attached - so that if you feel my support helps you, it's your choice to pay for my support in the future - and if not, that's totally fine - at least we tried!

3️⃣🚨p.s. on spiritual guides or life coaches - I'd rather give a gift upfront than some creative, manipulative sales scheme which I see many one-hit-wonder facilitators putting out there to dupe people into spending money for something (I'll share the big secret in my special program $$$$). Stuff that doesn't deliver true results, but is a lot of hype that feeds on peoples ego, and dopamine seeking behavior. Maybe I find it kinda gross because I am all about helping to shine the light of clarity on exactly that type of thing! And, perhaps it does teach people one lesson - be very discerning when you go to anyone for help - do they really have your best interest at heart, or their own pocket book or ego? Choose carefully. Change happens one small step at a time, in everyday life, not in a retreat. Although retreats can be fun and beneficial, it's a reality check - expectation vs. reality.

💌 Even if you are facing a small but annoying addiction or old habit, I know one thing for sure - it is affecting your health and it's stealing your joy. And, for now, it's okay - it's not anything to be ashamed of or EVER beat yourself up about. I never beat myself up about any of the addictive behaviors. It is all about acceptance and self love and then choosing to lovingly, consistently, move from there - step by step. You deserve it and you can do it.

I'm putting a picture of myself that I took for a YouTube vid recently. I'm turning 50, and I'm the healthiest I've ever been. It is possible to get healthier and more joyful as we age and I'm not shy about shouting it from the rooftops because I want others to know that if I did it, then they can too!!!

I also know it can piss people off who feel terrible (jealousy, comparison, etc)., but I assure you - I've worked my a$$ off to get here and life is not all sunshine and roses. I FEEL more than ever, the whole spectrum. Lately, I cry daily because my body is detoxing a lot of old energy. I move though rapid change and energetic upshifts constantly and it is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. I personally have to incorporate a schedule where I walk, get sunshine, exercise, do conscious breathing, silence, create things I enjoy, etc. to keep in a state of homeostasis through it all.

I've learned to embrace discomfort, learn from it, master the dance, and let it be an opportunity for expansion rather than a reason to run, avoid, and shut down... and you can too if you want...

Please feel free to share ✨Namaste & LOTS OF LOVE!✨

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