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How Doing An Emotional Detox Changed My Life
Life can become heavy and stress and fatigue are no joke. But purging toxic feelings is important for better mental health.
Are you ever so overwhelmed by your thoughts or responsibilities that you feel stuck in quicksand? Or so emotionally out of control that you are easily triggered and often overreact to situations you typically wouldn’t find stressful? Maybe, you’re feeling withdrawn or wrestling with childhood trauma or rejections from the past that are affecting your present and future. Or, you might just be feeling drained and exhausted. Although we are only three months into 2022, the year has already presented some serious curveballs, especially for women of color — including myself.
I recently did an emotional detox, and it was exactly what the doctor ordered. Most of us know what a physical detox is (think of the infamous green juice cleanse or master cleanse). In fact, I used to do the master cleanse more than Beyonce herself. But we don’t hear nearly as much about how to engage in emotional detox and the possible benefits of doing so. I learned a few things about doing an emotional detox and how purging toxic feelings can lead to better mental health.
