ARFID Recovery can uncover a larger mental health story!
Alina Whitehouse had several years of recovery after the onset of ARFID symptoms but soon discovered that ARFID was merely a cover for deeply rooted trauma that seeped out as panic and depression. Fortunately, she borrowed from her recovery power pack to choose to engage, allow loved ones to help and try alternative and medicine approaches to help her put space between her emotional experience and her reality. "You don't really know the place you were in until you back out." AW

Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction: Alina Whitehouse
(1:40) ARFID Recovery: Baby Bell to Reese's
(5:55) Kickback starts: "I stopped engaging."
(7:40) Loss: "There's grief & then there's what happened."
(12:40) Panic & Depression "This is my dark life now"
(14:40) Wellbutrin for the Win: "Space to separate thoughts from reality"
(18:40) EMDR: Taking Leaps to build Power
(22:40) "Don't realize where u been until u back out."
(27:40) Light at the End of the Tunnel: Building Momentum
(30:40) 'These things don't rule me...I'm in Charge!"
(35:40) Continuing to Engage in people, therapy, trauma work
(40:40) Conscious & Woke


Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise

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"Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"
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For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise 

Find Me:  caiserodemchale.com
Reach Me: [email protected]
Follow Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube 

"Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"

For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. 

Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.