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🔥 Struggling with Racing Thoughts? Try THIS Simple Trick!

Ever feel panic creeping in, and your mind starts spinning out of control? 😵‍💫 Instead of letting anxiety take over, there’s a simple, science-backed trick that can instantly bring you back to the present moment.

💡 Here’s how it works:

✅ Pick any object—something in your pocket or nearby.

✅ Focus on every detail—its shape, texture, color, even how it might smell or taste.

✅ Give it 100% of your attention, and watch as your anxious thoughts lose their grip.

The best part? The more you practice, the easier it gets—even in stressful situations like job interviews, first dates, or crowded places.

What's something you do that helps you overcome anxious thinking?

If you want to learn more, click on one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

If you have any questions about mental health challenges, comment below and I will make a video response just for you!

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#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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What's Up Wednesday Active Listening

In the age of technology, so many of us get lost in our daily devices and forget the impact it's having on communication. Read this graphic below and let me know what you think! I'd love your thoughts.
#PTSD #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Addiction #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #SjogrensSyndrome #ADHD #Schizophrenia

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Weekend Thoughts ✨

SO many of us have periods or times when sleeping is difficult, so I wanted to share this tip. It's great for helping our bodies calm down for sleep but also a great tool to relax and calm down.
Who's willing to try it with me this weekend?
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Addiction #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #Fibromyalgia #Schizophrenia #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #ADHD

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Drinking

Just curious to hear thoughts on drinking and it’s synonymy to lying. It’s definitely addiction in general, but just lying and stealing

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Thankful Thursday!

It's that time of the week again! Gratitude is one of the best mental health hacks out there. It does wonders for your brain & moods. What are a few things you can put in the comments that you're thankful for? Big or small 🙃
#PTSD #ADHD #MentalHealth #Addiction #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #SjogrensSyndrome #Schizophrenia #Depression #Migraine #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD

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Gratitude changes everything #AddictionRecovery #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #Divorce #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder #MentalHealth

Feeling a lot of gratitude lately for my life, my addiction recovery, my mental health, getting through 26 years with a narcissist, post divorce, and just feeling blessed! Gratitude changes everything!

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Your path is yours alone.

Your path is yours alone. Measuring it against someone else’s only steals your joy. Success, happiness, and growth look different for everyone. Instead of focusing on where others are, focus on your progress, your wins, and what truly fulfills you. The only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday.

What’s one personal win you’re proud of today? Celebrate it in the comments!

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis

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