Hey, I am glad you’re here. I wanted to share with you about how group support helped me to hold on and have hope through psych med withdrawal. If you’re struggling and suffering through psych med withdrawal, take heart. There’s so much hope ahead.
I offer support groups and 1:1 coaching for those going through withdrawal. If you’d like someone to walk with you through this season, I would love to meet with you. My withdrawal was brutal. I know how dark it can get. I also know how real healing is. I’m now in a place of joy, health, and full life, and I want to support you on your way there.
👉 Go here to see my calendar and register
What I was dealing with
When I was going through psych med withdrawal, I was pretty overwhelmed with the symptoms. I had very extreme looping thoughts and negativity.
I had a lot of the symptoms that are listed with post-acute withdrawal syndrome. So I felt pretty overwhelmed on a regular basis.
How groups helped me hold on
One of the things that really helped me, and gave me something to hold on to, was going to Angie Peacock’s support groups. I encourage a lot of my clients to join in on her groups.
I’m also starting groups as well, because the more support, the better. Just knowing you have options can help you on that journey. I’m going to be offering groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Groups helped me in these 5 ways:
1. A break from isolation
What I experienced was being able to break out of the isolation. At least it gave me a break from isolation. When I would join the calls, I would see all these other people who were going through the same thing I was going through, or something very similar.
They might be experiencing certain symptoms more or less than me, but I could realize, okay, this isn’t just me. I’m not alone experiencing this.
2. Hope from people further along
I could also be encouraged by hearing from other people who were further along in the journey. They were more months in, or were experiencing more windows, or more healing. That gave me a lot of hope.
If I hold in there, it’s going to be a little bit better soon. It will be a little bit better. That really helped me keep going.
3. Tools I could try
I also borrowed tools from other people in the groups. If they had things that were helping them or bringing them relief, I would try to implement those and see if it would help me.
4. A healing buddy
Another thing I got from the groups was a healing buddy. I was able to connect with people who were going through the same thing and who were trying their best to get through it, to have a positive mindset, and to have hope. We could encourage each other along that path.
We’d do phone calls or text each other. It helped me get to know people, their faces, their names, their stories, and then I could feel comfortable connecting with them as a healing buddy.
5. A coach who’s healed
I also really appreciated having a coach, someone to say, “I’m on the other side and I did heal.” And, “You will heal.” And, “Here are some things you can do to help your own healing process.” That was really encouraging for me.
Why I’m excited to offer groups
I’m excited to offer that space for many of you. I talk to a lot of you during the day, one-on-one, and I love being able to connect and encourage you on that path.
I think being able to meet with one another, and also be able to connect with each other throughout the week, could really help in the healing process. It helps to know you really aren’t alone. You aren’t the only one going through this.
So many other people have to face this. So many other people have gone through this and healed. Having a safe space to connect and be encouraged can really help.
Final encouragement and resources
Whether it’s my group or another group, I really encourage you to find healing buddies, find groups, find support. Surround yourself with love and support.
You are going through one of the hardest imaginable experiences, and it is so hard… very extreme suffering. Be gentle on yourself. Surround yourself with people who are truly building you up, encouraging you, reassuring you, and loving you through this.
We hope to be part of that circle for you, another group that’s cheering you on.
Angie also has groups. Other coaches host groups too. I know Outro is now part of their plan, they have groups. Please check out all those resources, get supported, and don’t be alone going through this.
I’m cheering you on. I hope to see you sometime soon.