If you find yourself trying to fix everyone else’s problems, feeling guilty for saying no, or becoming less engaged with the people around you, then you will receive help from a detox.
If you take more time for others than you do for yourself or have experienced trauma, a detox is in order. If you are a thinker, dwell on life’s problems, or are finding it hard to be in the present moment, an emotional detox is something to consider.
Here are some of the signs to look for:
- Easily distracted
- Worrying about or fearful of the future
- Losing or gaining weight
- Binge eating or eating too little
- Financial insecurity
- Relationship problems
- Lying to yourself or others
- Avoiding certain people or places
- Spending too much time alone
- Ignoring your gut feelings
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Considering or having an affair
- Drinking or doing drugs to escape the pressures in life
- Focusing (or stuck) on the past more than the present
- Trouble speaking up for yourself
- Self-doubt or second-guessing your choices
- Feeling stuck or out of balance
- Easily swayed by the opinions of others
- Comparing yourself to others or not feeling “good enough”
- Feeling like you work hard but nothing changes.
- There are also some physical symptoms, such as:
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic tension
- Headaches
- Allergies
- Illness or pain
- Depression and anxiety.
- Other reasons to detox include:
- Looking to deepen your relationship with yourself and others
- Wanting to forgive, move on, or let go but are unsure how
- Feeling stuck in the past
- Feeling lonely, too old, or unsure of what your purpose is
- Interested in learning how to be more present and mindful.
