Compartmentalization in Recovery and Healing: Understanding the Survival Strategy

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living as different versions of yourself, this one’s for you. In this episode, I'm talking about compartmentalization and how it shows up in addiction and healing for both the person in recovery and the people who love them. Compartmentalization is a survival tool. It’s how we box off parts of ourselves to keep going when things feel overwhelming. Over time, though, it can quietly drain us and keep us from healing and recovering.This episode goes along with a new workbook and walks through what compartmentalization looks like, why it happens, and how to start reconnecting the parts of yourself that had to separate just to survive. No worries, though, you don't have to download the workbook. You can listen along too. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.