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Reflecting on his experiences, the former detainee admits he is still in recovery. The trauma of years of solitary confinement, physical deprivation, and constant fear continues to affect him deeply. Sleep, in particular, remains elusive; he struggles with resting comfortably on soft beds because his body is so accustomed to sleeping on cold, hard concrete.
He describes ongoing challenges such as disrupted sleep patterns, weight issues, and a completely altered internal clock. The mental scars run deep, making reintegration into normal life an arduous process. His story echoes that of many survivors of prolonged captivity—whose psychological wounds often take years, if not decades, to heal.