Slip a fan in your backpack or purse and cool off in the waiting room until you get your sea legs again. Take as long as you need ❤️
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Hey, how was your week? Let’s reflect!
In the comments, share with us:
🌹 A rose = A highlight, success, small win, or something positive that happened.
🥀 A thorn = A challenge you experienced or something you can use more support with.
🌱 A bud = New ideas that have blossomed or something you are looking forward to knowing more about or experiencing.
Take kind care of yourselves this weekend, Mighties.
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When it comes time to sit with yourself and think through whatever is on your mind — both the good and bad — it can be helpful to find a place that helps you center yourself and process your thoughts.
Whether it’s your bedroom, a walk (or roll!) in a nearby park, your local cafe, or a therapist’s office, where do you go when you need a moment to pause and reflect?
#52SmallThings #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Therapy #RareDisease #Grief #Disability #Caregiving #Cancer #Autism #CheckInWithMe
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Back in 2022, December 1st at the age of 49, I was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer that was very agressive. The tumor was the size of a plum , but by the time I had surgery to have it removed on January 16,2023 it was the size of a grapefruit. I ended up with a long incision on my tummy and 28 staples. The surgery went good and I came out fine. I was awake and alert then suddenly my blood pressure dropped and almost didn’t make it. After having a shot of keatamine, fentynl then some arcan they brought me back. It was the strangest feeling ever and I still struggle with the thought that I wished I would’ve just died. I feel guilty feeling that way, it haunts me everyday. Once I recovered from surgery I had to have a port put in me which was needed for my chemo treatment . After a chemo treatment I had to have a bottle hooked to my port that I packed around with me that had chemo meds in it that were infused over two days then removed until the next chemo treatment. I started chemo March 31st 2022 and was supposed to have 12 treatments. I made it to 11, my body just couldn’t take it anymore. It was very scary and exhausting. I have the most amazing husband ever who took me to every treatment, scans everything you can think of, he was there. We also had to travel an hour each way for treatments which when it was all said and done, it would be over 40 trips. I was very fortunate to have an amazing oncologist and an outstanding cancer dr. and nurses. I received the best chemo treatment in the world. I had my last chemo treatment October 2nd ,2023. After that I had a few struggles with weight loss, painful stomach aches and eating and bathroom issues. I had another colonoscopy and more scans and blood work done. I found out not to long ago that I am cancer free and feel so greatful to still be here for my husband and 2 kids and that they are still here for me. I do have to say it was hard, it felt weird for that I felt almost embarrassed to say or tell anybody that I had cancer. I didn’t tell very many people that I did and the ones that I did, like family didn’t know what to say. None of them really reached out to see how I was doing, so when I found out I was cancer free I sent them a text. I got a thumbs up’s. So that was good. For me I found that once I said CANCER people ran away. Maybe that’s their way of dealing with it, oh well. After going through cancer and coming out being cancer free I focused everything I had on my treatment that when it was all over I felt completely lost, not knowing who I was anymore, not recognizing the person I saw looking back at in the mirror that I was before cancer, which has put me in a bad way with now having depression and anxiety. I’ve always stuggled with depression from past trauma, but adding cancer to it has made it extremely difficult. Making me reflect on my past and going through all these crazy emotions of wondering how to overcome all those obstacles now. I’m trying to find myself again and have found it very helpful joining “The Mighty”. I joined for other reasons as well, not just cancer. I find it very helpful reading other people’s stories and journeys it makes me feel not so alone. I hope sharing my story will help other people maybe going through similar situations and nowing that they are not alone.❤️
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I just want to remind everyone how normal it is to have a very cruel mind. It doesn't matter where you live, who you are, or what you do, because the mind will always come up with something awful to say about your life. Therefore, it is so important that you practice a vigilant level of skepticism towards your thoughts. Please don't believe everything you think. When a thought pops up, start practicing the habit of questioning it and throwing it away. I know this probably sounds impossible, but does anybody have any success with this?
Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.
The last video I made was in response to @blushpuffin41961 who asked about how to deal with public shaming and embarrassment. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:
www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen
Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.
~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~
Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?
#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether
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Whenever you have a terrible thought, switch your focus to your breath. The mind will try to distract you with thought activity, but just keep watching your breath. What happens when you do this? Can you try for 5 minutes?
Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.
The last video I made was in response to @gigix2 who asked about how to deal with depression. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:
www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen
Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.
~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~
Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?
#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether
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New week, new theme, but same Mightiness, friends!
This week we’re digging into reframing thoughts, which is a common skill taught in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The technique essentially boils down to taking negative thoughts and replacing them with more helpful ones — it’s not a cure-all, but it can be helpful for those of us that get frequently stuck in thought spirals or rumination.
But first, bringing awareness to our behaviors is a solid first step when learning how to reframe and shift our thoughts and mindset. Do you find that you overthink when you feel worried, anxious, or stressed?
#52SmallThings #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Trauma #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #CheckInWithMe #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Caregiving #Cancer #ADHD
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I’m so sorry i was unable to access my profile on the app?!?
It’s sorted now and that makes me happy, it’s been a stressful few weeks and iv really needed my #MightyTogether family; facts ❤️🌿.
I’m celebrating EARTH DAY 2024 🌲🌍🙌🗣️
earthdaynetwork quotes ; “Plastic is toxic to all life! It's in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the clothes we wear. Exxon knew in the 1950s that burning fossil fuels would cause global warming, just as tobacco companies were aware of the link between cigarettes and cancer.”
Nature is a major part of my life, i’m planning my next trip, wild camping along the North Coast 500. It’s vital for me personally that i can get myself outside, outdoors i absorb the energy it provides; …. that fresh cut of grass scent; the birds song amazing, i can sit, smell and listen and my favourite part of nature is the sound of the brambling brooks ~ that right there! is for me pure beauty and brings clarity to my scattered thoughts 🌍🌲🌿💥🙌
1 reaction Husband facing cancer and I am scared.
I know thats normal
But it also makes trival things well trivial
I have ME so my energy levels etc arent what they used to b
I am worried about him going to hospital we live a long way from it and i dont drive no friends or family nearby to help
It is very serious and statistically a hard cancer to treat because it doesnt show up until its already advsnced.
I am so ticked off at Cancer he hasnt even got to retirement age
And our grown up kids I am worried about them too.
Could do with some Mighty Vibes to keep going
Thanks for being wonderful mighty folk
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