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Why Healing Is Boring and Nobody Talks About It

Araceli Lemus-Carrera | Blog Author

In a world of transformation reels, breakthrough moments, and "how I healed myself" viral posts, there's a fundamental truth about mental health recovery that rarely makes it to our screens: real healing is often incredibly boring. Behind every inspirational before-and-after story lies hundreds of unremarkable hoursβ€”consistent, repetitive actions that slowly rebuild our mental foundations without fanfare or drama. This unspoken reality creates a dangerous disconnect between expectations and experience, leaving many wondering if they're healing "wrong" when their journey doesn't match the highlight reels they see online.

The Instagram vs. Reality Gap in Healing

Social media platforms have created a distorted picture of what healing looks like:

What gets shared:

  • The breakthrough therapy session

  • The tearful epiphany

  • The dramatic life change


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