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How to Train Yourself to Overcome Depression

This might be hard to hear…

But no one is coming to save you.

Not because people don’t care, but because your healing starts with you.

Mental strength isn’t just something you’re born with.

It’s something you train for.

🧠 Discipline.

🔥 Resilience.

💪 Daily action.

You’ve admired that strength in others—now it’s time to build it in yourself.

It won’t be easy.

It won’t feel fair.

But it will be worth it.

💭 Ask yourself: If this were a movie, what would the main character do right now?

Now go do that.

Because YOU are the hero of this story.

👇 Drop a 💥 in the comments if you’re ready to stop waiting and start training.

📌 Save this post for the days when the excuses feel louder than your strength.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn more about how to do this by clicking on one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

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~ 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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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is tr888. I'm here because of my depression and anxiety, I have been challenging cocaine addiction for the past 5 years, I’m looking to connect with others who suffer from depression, anxiety, ptsd. I’m undiagnosed but I have had symptoms for more then 2 years continually. my paranoia from cocaine addiction has been lingering from the start, I call out my friends for really basic things and always think everything is about me. I’m curious to hear others and look forward to building a connection.

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Today's mental health exercise

Here’s a little experiment to help you quiet the mind: Close your eyes and become very still. Now silently ask yourself, “What will my next thought be?” and just wait. Watch your mind closely, without chasing anything. The goal isn’t to stop your thoughts, but to observe them from a distance. You might notice that, in the waiting, there’s a pause… a moment of stillness. That space is where peace lives.

This is a gentle way to step out of the constant stream of thinking and into the present. Even 30 seconds of this can shift your energy.

Did you try it? What did you feel in that space? Drop a word below to describe your experience.

~ 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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Feel Stuck in Depression? Here’s the First Step to Climb Out

If depression feels like a mountain too high to climb… start with one step. Just one.

That’s all you need right now.

Not a perfect plan. Not a complete transformation.

Just the first step forward.

Depression wants you to believe there’s no way out.

But that lie only wins if you never take action.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin.

✨ Start your healing today—with one small move.

Maybe it’s this video. Maybe it’s a walk. A journal entry. A deep breath. A call.

Whatever it is… take that step.

What’s one small thing that’s helped you in your mental health journey? Let’s build a list of ideas to support each other 👇

📌 Save this post for the days you feel stuck.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn more about how to do this by clicking on one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ 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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Tip Tuesday 💡- Go Act!

What's one small action you can take to help your mental health or cope better? This reminder that we cant just think ourselves into being well but need to act is so important.
Let me know in the comments below!
#PTSD #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Addiction #ADHD #Anxiety #Schizophrenia #Grief #Anorexia

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You need you

You don't need to be fixed, you need to be held by your own attention. When life feels overwhelming, ask yourself: Have I been abandoning myself in the name of busyness, people-pleasing, or perfectionism? Try this today: take 5 minutes to check in with your body, your breath, and your emotions—without judgment. Say to yourself, “I’m here.” Healing doesn’t always begin with action; sometimes it starts with simply returning home to your own presence.

What’s one gentle thing you can do for yourself today? Write it below so others can be inspired too.

~ 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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Sexual

What's the best way to deal with addiction. Sexual addiction actually. I know this may be weird or out of the norm, but I guess that's what we are here for, to be ourselves and get help.

Basically I've not been able to have a real connection with a female, according to my therapist this is for two reasons. He says I've found a safe spot in masturbation, soi really have no care or drive to put in efforts into others because I have the mindset of easy satisfaction, so why put in effort.

My job also has me spending a lot of time on the computer, and this just makes it even harder cause it's right there. I guess what I'm here for is to find a way to actually be able to say no when I'm in that mood and maybe stand up and go find a real female who is interested.

I don't know if this is even a real mental condition. Ps I'm a fully healthy person, with no sexual defects or issues. Maybe a bit shy.

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