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This is such a powerful way to explain what healing actually looks like. Sometimes the pain doesn't go away- but how we handle it is a sign that we are healing. When we stop using negative coping skills and start using healthy ones, that's a great sign!
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #AutismSpectrum #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Epilepsy #Depression #Dysautonomia #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #ChildLoss #FamilialHemiplegicMigraine #PTSD #POTS #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #HearingLoss #Deafness #Selfcare #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #JointHypermobilitySyndrome

This is such a powerful way to explain what healing actually looks like. Sometimes the pain doesn't go away- but how we handle it is a sign that we are healing. When we stop using negative coping skills and start using healthy ones, that's a great sign!
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #AutismSpectrum #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Epilepsy #Depression #Dysautonomia #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #ChildLoss #FamilialHemiplegicMigraine #PTSD #POTS #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #HearingLoss #Deafness #Selfcare #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #JointHypermobilitySyndrome

Sometimes, being in control makes us feel better. But it's not always healthy to need to be in control. It can actually make us feel more stressed, anxious or feel worse. How would your day be different if you re-framed it? What if bravery actually looks like letting go?
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #Dysautonomia #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #Fibromyalgia #EatingDisorders #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Deafness #Selfcare #Selfharm #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS

Sometimes, being in control makes us feel better. But it's not always healthy to need to be in control. It can actually make us feel more stressed, anxious or feel worse. How would your day be different if you re-framed it? What if bravery actually looks like letting go?
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #Dysautonomia #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #Fibromyalgia #EatingDisorders #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Deafness #Selfcare #Selfharm #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS

These are some tips for when you're on the go, driving or not at home. Which one would you like to try out? Are there any that already work well for you? #Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #AnorexiaNervosa #AlzheimersDisease #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Lupus #HemiplegicMigraine #AutonomicDysfunction #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #AutonomicDysfunction #PTSD #PTSD #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #HearingLoss #Deafness #Grief #Schizophrenia #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #

These are some tips for when you're on the go, driving or not at home. Which one would you like to try out? Are there any that already work well for you? #Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #AnorexiaNervosa #AlzheimersDisease #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Lupus #HemiplegicMigraine #AutonomicDysfunction #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #AutonomicDysfunction #PTSD #PTSD #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #HearingLoss #Deafness #Grief #Schizophrenia #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #

On my walk today, I was reflecting on my neighbors’ extraordinary journey to delayed parenthood. Six failed IVF attempts, followed by a successful donated embryo implant. Their miracle is due in July.

I wondered: Will the joy of new life eclipse the memory of those painful years of crushing disappointment?

When people’s troubles are resolved, do they forget? I wrote a poem about this question.

Do They Forget?

The neighbors will hold their precious son
At 44, they thought they were done
Bake a rainbow cake when he turns one

Do they forget?

When lonely hearts are lonely no more
They find a love like no one before
Do they slide valentines under the door?

Do they forget?

When forgotten orphans find a loving home
Settled hearts with no need to roam
Will doubt pour out in a jumbled poem?

Do they forget?

When war requires launching a grenade
Rewarded back home with a big parade
How do they sleep? Do memories fade?

Do they forget?

When patients patiently beat cancer
‘Cause dreaded chemo was the answer
Are they carefree as a salsa dancer?

Do they forget?

Are struggles stored inside their bones?
Do they set reminders in their phones?
Does it all come back when they’re alone?

Do they forget?

#Bipolar #Depression #GAD #OCD #PTSD

Sometimes it's really hard to tell the difference between anxious thoughts and our own thoughts. This graphic was really helpful to me, which tips that it listed would be helpful to you?
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #BipolarDepression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #Dysautonomia #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #FamilialHemiplegicMigraine #AutonomicDysfunction #Cancer #PTSD #POTS #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #Schizophrenia #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #jointhypermobility