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Witty_Ride_1493

Need some help to understand where I am in the healing process right now

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Hi guys, I just want to understand where I am in my healing journey.

I had a nervous system breakdown started from the end of 2024. I was in psychosis on and off until about March this year.

Now my nervous system is stable, no more hypervigilance, no emotional breakdowns, no flashbacks.

But I feel lazy, emotionally unavailable(not numb), and don't have much interest in doing things which I used to find fun. I still go out to see friends and talk to people, but I just unable to feel happy the way I used to.

My brain is not as sharp as before the psychosis, and my memory has declined. I used to learn things pretty fast, but now I struggle to focus.

I have come a long way in healing, which I'm really grateful for. I just want to know if this is as far as I'll get in recovery.

Will the emotional vitality return? Will my executive function, focus, creativity, and memory get better? Would I be able to fall in love and feel happy again?

Is my brain permanently damaged?

I would really appreciate your input or tips to help with recovery based on where i'm at. As life feels pretty dull and hopeless at the moment.

Thank you in advance.

Posted May 12, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC

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