Success Story
By: Ericka G.
The script for my success journey had already played out in the optimistic stage of my mind prior to this life-changing breakthrough. Before this perceived notion of accomplishing the most profound discovery, there lied a mental environment of opposing views. The pivotal dynamic contrast that lied dormant was the hopelessness marked by my former psychiatrist’s repetitive voice relaying that psychotic medication intake would be for a lifetime. But something deep within surpassed this voice and rang out louder representing hopefulness with the confidence to know that holistic alternatives existed with healthier ways to manage my symptoms. Therefore, I launched a mission in search for this non-conventional approach through a few browse searches on Google and suddenly a vision was birthed to one day attend the “Alternative to Meds Center”. As anticipation rose to meet the eager embrace of new found hope, the circling theme that dominated my thoughts involved the declaration of healing that stood me right in the face the night before my arrival. This arrival of recovery victory existed prior to packing my bags and stepping on the soil of Sedona, Arizona to embark upon this outstanding program here at ATMC. With the proper mindset and motivated perception, the stabilizing tone was set for past frustration to become whole manifestation.
Though healing had already taken place, I forged a goal to become totally medication free to avoid the pulsating cardiac distress fueled by the side effects of Geodon. In addition, I didn’t want to play a prolonged game of Russia Roulette by taking a risk on a harmful medication that could cause future health issues. Stable and highly productive the last 8 years, through the collective effort of remaining true to my faith in God as I properly managed my symptoms, I gained the blessing of being hospital-free during this duration. This all-inclusive, holistic approach in addressing every angle of total well-being produced excitement coupled with enlightenment and elevation. With a willing and open receptiveness, I became a thriving “sponge” with the drive to advance my knowledge of the program’s teachings, tools, and training. From the moment I started the program, the enlightening mode of taking advantage of every nugget of information to better equip myself for mental health and physical wellness became the focal point of my positive interaction. Every aspect of the program especially the counseling has propelled me to new levels of understanding the greater need for self-care through diligence and improvement all in making me a more polished individual. The beneficial knowledge I received concerning the importance of supplementation to the health-conscious meals to the intensive detoxification process worked hand and hand to cohesively promote total restoration, mental clarity, and longevity. With these practices, the collaborative effort of the staff’s supportive attitude and expert awareness of the best solutions to all of my needs made this an exceptional experience. My gratitude continues to deepen, most importantly, to Mr. Lyle Murphy for making his vision a staple reality that would be successfully influential in making a difference for so many of us.