What to Expect

So, you did the work. You practiced CBT, challenged your cognitive distortions, and cleared your mind of negative ruminations. Your thoughts are finally your own. But... now what?
Often, what remains is a profound numbness. Without the chaotic noise, we realize we've lost the ability to feel the subtle nuances of life. We can only register extreme, high-octane emotions, leaving a vast, empty space in between. We discover a harsh truth: You can't feel the delicate things if you can't tolerate boredom. Vem är du? (Who are you?) What does it mean to be yourself when the "optimized" version of your mind feels like a stranger? Have we traded our authentic, messy selves for a socially acceptable, sterile conformity?