Without a doubt. Absolutely.
I’m not “finished” healing my own list of issues, but I’ve been on it for 2 weeks now (I think), and it’s hit (and is hitting) those very issues you spoke of.
Self esteem: I’ve had my head under the covers of life, so to speak, and I’ve been in this mindset for many decades so far. I’ve steered clear from people, activities, and commitments. I’ve done this most of my life, and it’s made me feel quite detached, even from myself. I am on my rest day now, and Phoenix has been activating in all the good ways I want. It’s pulling me to happily take responsibility for my life–and most are the minute-by-minute situations where I’ve blocked out other’s (or my own) needs and desires. Doing what needs doing has not been a life priority for me (I was the youngest brother of 3, and I hid behind them a lot. I continued this in adulthood). But I want that feel-good that arises by facing these giants! It feels GOOD acting like an adult! (I’m 52, lol)
Emotional disconnect: I want to be clear here: I see evidence every day of where I’ve closed my eyes (and my mind) from seemingly stressful situations. It obviously causes lots of problems–and more stress. But Phoenix is strengthening my mind and clearing up my “normal to me” thoughts. I’m connecting to real life, and it feels so freeing!
I think I’m blank on how “disconnected” feels since I’m on some high from the sub activating. I’m looking for the good stuff, those very things that (I think) heal me.
Misanthropic: I had to google the word, tbh…and damn…
“Characterized by a hatred or mistrustful scorn for humankind”
I live in a house with a 92 year-old man who I rent a room from. I’ve been scornful, hateful, and nasty about him (and of course, I have rarely told him my feelings.) …He’s been easy to…blame…for my feelings…day in and day out. Even today, while at work, I created this nasty battle in my head with him. It didn’t stick all day, but I was afraid of coming home since…my hatred has grown recently.
He represents the me I despise, put bluntly. I’ve said “HE’S the problem!”
And I walked in the house, looking for war to start (kind of). He smiled kindly at me. And there was no war. No battle. I took on some small responsibilities since I wanted to…and battles never started. Not even a hint.
Phoenix is working on ME, and when it straightens out my thought process, the effect is incredible. So to summarize, my housemate has his own issues. But if I’m not trying to stir strife with him, then there’s really no problem. And that continual hatred steadily dissipates.
This was a long reply, but to me, it was worth it. I only do 5 minute loops MWF, and this allows a lot more time for it to activate. And today, IT REALLY DID!