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Initially, you may feel emotional, relaxed, or energized, depending on what part of you is healing.

Within the next month or so, you may experience feelings you haven’t felt in this way before. They may seem surprising. This is often a sign that you are becoming more integrated and connected with yourself, where previously you may have dissociated to cope with painful memories. It is natural to experience grief and sadness around memories that were too painful to process when you were younger. You may begin to grieve losses you were previously less aware of, as you may have been coping in other ways (such as anger, substances, or shutting down). After accepting and grieving these losses, it often becomes easier to experience happiness and enjoy positive memories that were previously harder to access. Memories may also surface spontaneously, ones you haven’t thought about in many years, or perhaps ever.

Often, people notice that things simply don’t bother them as much as they used to. For example, you might be driving and think, “I haven’t felt anxiety while driving for months now. That’s strange, I used to feel it every day.” Or after encountering something that once caused distress, you may notice you’re more laid back, less irritated, and able to think more clearly about how to handle it. Many people experience fewer urges toward addictive behaviors, more excitement to try new things, greater self-love and compassion, and increased empathy for others.

Some people may also experience anger as they become more aware of things they were previously detached from. This can include realizing they were mistreated and never fully processed it. Anger is a natural part of confronting these experiences. As you become more present and aware of different aspects of your life, your judgment about next steps often becomes clearer. While this can feel uncomfortable at times, it allows you to reconnect with desires that may have been suppressed. These shifts make it easier to live more intentionally and with less resentment. As your clarity increases, it becomes more apparent which choices will move you closer to the life you want.