The Emotional Whiplash Of Recovery
Mood swings are one of the most misunderstood parts of active addiction – and one of the most frustrating parts of early recovery. One moment you feel motivated, clear, and committed. The next, you are irritable, anxious, flat, or flooded with guilt and shame. This emotional whiplash often convinces people that something is wrong with them, when in reality, it’s a predictable response to a nervous system that has been pushed too far for too