Pls read re Post Flood

 

I've been asked if there are post flood people out there, and whether their number is secret.

 

Post flood is the same as post primal (Janov) and 'clear' used by Scientiologists. The RST is new and there are close to 500 in the eGroup, but most do not contact me, or contact me once or twice, or write, DO NOT POST, so they don't share their recovery with others. I know of about 40 PF people who used the RST but there are only about 10 in the non-anonymous interactive PF group, and even there no one shares with each other. I was PF rather quickly using the RST. I had let go of addictions to alcohol, prescription sedatives, food, etc. in 12-step groups, but if you have any of these overlying addictions when you begin the RST, it may take you longer. I'd say I still had some minor mood swings off and on for about 2 years. I had to continue redirecting anger to past abusers and my addiction to people (codependency) only slowly subsided. Now that I am 3 yrs post flood, I  don't have anger from the past, but continue to feel and release anger in current! interactions in order to maintain, not a 'sustained' but a 'sustainable' euphoria, which is best defined as 'freedom from anxiety and distress' ie a 'sustainable' peace of mind.

Unlike the Scientologists who want to coerce their people to stick around and help others, I do not pursue anyone, and assume post flood people just go on with their new lives. I think I will stop using the post flood anology. I am getting told I give hope too soon.

 

To respect anonymity, I don't keep records. This is not a research project. The RST is proven to work because it is based on proven biological mechanisms and it "works if you work it". It is much faster than primal therapy or Scientology, but as I said, it make take longer for those who have not let go of overyling addictions or done the change over first to mostly raw food, which means you have let go of the food addiction. It should be easier to let go of stimulants, sedatives, and sedating foods like bread, grains, and dairy as you go along. If you continue to use these on a daily basis, you may continue to have symptoms.

 

I am aware as you recover that there are no longer the "highs" but the mood swings can continue, so it can be discouraging. During the depression that often follows some redirecting, you may decide the RST doesn't work, but if you continue it as suggested in the article, you will succeed.