Treatment for Alcohol and Depression – Anouk
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Safe. Life-changing. Connection.
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 Anne MacKenbach (Anouk).
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1. ANOUK
Anouk completed treatment with VillaRamadas for an addiction to alcohol and depressive complaints. Throughout treatment, she not only learned how to cope with her addiction and better manage her emotions, but also became more confident in herself. She has come very far from the girl that first arrived in our clinic, and we are sure she will only continue to grow into a woman who can achieve anything she sets her mind to.
2. ALCOHOL & DEPRESSION
Alcohol abuse and depressive complaints appear often together. Sometimes people start abusing alcohol as a way to deal with their depressive symptoms (negative mood, feelings of worthlessness), other times depression develops as the alcohol abuse starts to bring negative consequences to their life (e.g., loss of a relationship). It may also be the case that both the depressive symptomatology and the alcohol abuse are triggered by the same negative life event (e.g., trauma, loss). Whatever their connection, it is always essential to address both to ensure a true recovery and reduce the possibility of relapse.
3. VILLARAMADAS AS SEEN BY ANOUK
“Anouk”
Why VillaRamadas?
“Because VillaRamadas looks at a person and their needs, rather than a label or diagnosis.”
Chose three words to describe VillaRamadas.
“Safe. Life-changing. Connection.”
After VillaRamadas, your live is…
“… Worth living.”
Describe your experience in VillaRamadas.
“My experience in VR was amazing. I had very hard days and very bad days, but the therapists are amazing and helped me through my most challenging times. I felt safe and welcome in VR: there was always someone to talk to and the willingness to help was incredible. Even after leaving treatment, they would always be there for me in times of need. The people of VR really look at you personally and apply therapy as for your personal difficulties much more than for just addiction or eating disorder or whatever and that is what is absolutely life changing. VR brought me freedom from my addiction, peace of mind and strength to believe in myself.”
4. THE VIEW OF THE COLLEAGUES ABOUT ANOUK
Anouk is the living proof that it’s possible to confront your fears and come out stronger from that fight. She showed us how much can be conquered if you start believing in yourself and if you completely surrender to the program.
Choose three words to describe Anouk.
Warrior. Caring. Transparent.
Describe your experience with Anouk.
Anouk can be a challenging person due to her difficulties to trust. However, once you give her the freedom to be herself and she knows she has a safe place, she will open up her heart and soul. Anouk is a passionate and sensitive person, sometimes forgetting herself in this process. It is very likely you will be touched by her strength and willpower!
