recovery

Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.

Reclaiming My Narrative: Owning My Mental Health Journey
The past year has been a turning point for me in understanding my mental health. I realized something profound: the incredible power we have to define our own experiences. For the longest time, I relied on others to validate my struggles. When people dismissed my anxieties or minimized my ADHD, I'd beat myself up, feeling like I wasn't "broken" enough or that I was making a big deal out of nothing.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
Rest Is Not a Reward: Redefining Self-Care in My Mental Health Journey
For most of my adult life, I believed that rest was something earned. Growing up, I heard messages from society, school, friends, and family that productivity equalled worth. If I wasn’t achieving, I was failing. Rest wasn’t just a luxury—it felt like an indulgence that wasn’t allowed unless I had approval.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
What Is Stopping You?
We all have Struggled with It. Getting Stopped. We are Moving Forward. Fast. Strong. Then Boom! Nothing. Complete Stop.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Focusing on What Builds Me Up: A Profound Mental Health Lesson
Over the past year, I’ve come to realize just how much my mental health journey depends on identifying what nourishes me versus what drains me. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of focusing on the people and activities that build me up rather than those that tear me down. On the surface, it sounds simple, but the complexity lies in recognizing those influences, setting boundaries, and fully embracing what helps me grow.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
Accessing Wisdom During Difficult Conversations. Top Story - December 2024.
I spoke with a Client Yesterday about the Psychophysiological State of Coherence during Difficult Conversations. Let me make it Simple.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
How I Protect My Mental Health During the Holidays with a Toxic Family
The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy and connection, but for many people, they bring something else entirely: stress, tension, and emotional labour. For me, navigating the holidays with a toxic family has been one of my biggest challenges. Balancing the pressure to be “festive” with the emotional toll of strained relationships can feel overwhelming. But over the years, I have learned that protecting my mental health during this season is not just possible—it is necessary.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
What If The Best Way To Overcome A Negative Mindset Is Not A Positive Mindset?
There is a Common Challenge We All Face. Overcoming A Negative Mindset. Mindset Teachers all say the Same Thing. If you want to Overcome a Negative Mindset, there is only "One Way".
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
My Last Day
My diploma above will have close ups of staff signatures further down. Before Program: Today is my last day at partial for my eating disorder. I need to feel ready for not having it five days a week but I don't FEEL ready. Logically, I think I am. I know I have made a lot of progress but those negative thoughts keep telling me that I haven't changed as much as I think. Except.... I saw my chart. Completions are way better. Behaviors have decreased, at least my initial behaviors (binging and purging). There has been some symptoms swapping the last week and a half (restricting instead of binging and purging). I know I'm stopping the restrictions way faster than I did before program. Before it, I was restricting for nearly a day after a binge/purge episode. That was on average two to three times a week.
By Rene Petersabout a year ago in Psyche
Possibilities
Find a Comfortable Place Find somewhere comfortable where your body can feel supported. Whether it be sitting in a chair, lying on a bed, or just lying on the floor somewhere, you won't be disturbed. It's important that you don't drive, cook, or use any machinery while practicing these possibilities.
By Azar Dawoodabout a year ago in Psyche
Are We Aware Of Our "Full" Potential?
I just got a New pair of Glasses. It isn't anything that exciting on the outside. They look fairly similar to my previous pair.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Exposition. Content Warning.
Upon reflection, I feel it necessary to explain something to my readers. Whether they are family, friends, or strangers on the internet who have a way of becoming family and friends, you should know that I am generally a sad person.
By kpabout a year ago in Psyche
Is The Comfort Zone Your Real Challenge?
Many people believe that their Biggest Challenge is their Comfort Zone. Sometimes it is True. If we are going to Reach our Potential, We Will Need to Go Beyond our Comfort Zone.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche