Treatment for Addiction and Depression – Tamara van der Geld
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Hope. Gratitude. Acceptance.
We try to offer as much information as possible to the people who seek us, because we understand that trusting your well-being to others is not an easy decision to make. For this reason, we have strived for an open and transparent intake and admission process and answer all the questions that are made.
Yet, there is nothing like hearing from someone who has taken the same journey. Someone who may have felt exactly the same doubts, the same fears and hopes.
The first ambassadors of VillaRamadas – men and women who have not only successfully completed treatment with us but have gone on to live the lives we had wished for them – have generously open their hearts and shared part of their experience so that others may feel more secure when starting on the same path they have already walked.
Below we leave you the story of Tamara van der Geld.
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1. TAMARA VAN DER GELD
Tamara completed a treatment for addiction with VillaRamadas. She showed a rare level of honesty and openness that allowed her to make significant changes in her life. Even though recovery is not an easy road, Tamara’s self-awareness and willingness to ask for help made her stay on track as she struggled with difficulties many would have caved to. She remains positive and motivated to work on herself and keep moving forward. We are here to support her as she continues her journey.
2. ADDICTION & DEPRESSION
Depression is the most common comorbidity in the people who seek our treatment for addiction. Considering the consequences that addiction has on different areas of life (e.g., family, work), it is not surprising that many individuals who struggle with it end up developing a depressive disorder. Unfortunately, depressive symptomatology only tends to aggravate the addictive behaviors, since many assume the function of an emotional regulation strategy (i.e., they help reduce or avoid negative emotions or promote positive ones). When someone who seeks treatment presents other complaints in combination with their addiction, they are usually advised to do a combined treatment for dual disorders. This is important because if one of the problems is not address, it could impact the long-term recovery of that patient.
3. VILLARAMADAS AS SEEN BY TAMARA VAN DER GELD
“Tamara van der Geld”
Why VillaRamadas?
“I was addicted.”
Chose three words to describe VillaRamadas.
“Hope, gratitude, acceptance.”
After VillaRamadas, your live is…
“Hopeful. A new beginning.”
Describe your experience in VillaRamadas.
“When I came in, I felt safe and accepted. I really learned a lot and I am still sober and in contact with my therapist.”
4. THE VIEW OF THE COLLEAGUES ABOUT TAMARA VAN DER GELD
Tamara is a committed and motivated person, who can express her opinion in an honest and constructive way.
Choose three words to describe Tamara.
Spontaneous, trustworthy, loyal
Describe your experience with Tamara.
Tamara is someone who is humble to learn and always open for suggestions that can help her become a better person.
