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I have an addiction to Sims and C.Ai, I’m getting too old, I can’t drive, I feel like a child, I don’t know if I have ADHD, autism, or both, and suicide has been crossing my mind lately. Am I fucked?

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Trust Issues with Higher Power

TW: Mention of SI
I was raised Catholic. And since I was a teenager, I left the Catholic God in search of something else. I found other religions some which I tip toe in at times and others that I was in for a short period of time. My last round was with an Asian religion. I was feeling really bad today, depressed and kind of hopeless and I grabbed my crucifix and put it back on. I haven’t touched it in like 6 months. My point is this: I think I switch religions around so much because I don’t trust God. But in general, I don’t trust anyone. I figure if God is always at the end of the road for me when I feel like offing myself, if God can save me from dying, can’t He also teach me how to live? I am currently recovering from an addiction and am seeking spiritual guidance. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community so please be respectful.#Spirituality #beliefs #Addiction #AddictionRecovery

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Love is Consideration. ❣️

Read this quote and tell me below: what's one way you can be more considerate of your partner this week? How could adapting this concept strengthen your connection and help it be healthier? #AvoidantPersonalityDisorder #secureattachment #Anxiousattachment #disorganizedattachment #Schizophrenia #Addiction #PTSD #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #MentalHealth

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Dyerwollff. I'm here because im lookimg to begin sharimg portioms of the memoir of addiction, dereliction, degradation, triumphs and repeated failures which means that i kept getting back up, to share the road that trauma led me down to addiction which led me down further even darker roads to incarceratiom, homelessness, physical dependance, lost relatiomships with loved ones along the way due to the singleminded self absorption the disease requires of us, and hopefully to share the continued tale of the resilient overcoming of the addiction , finally after so many roads, so many years/tears, sense.of havimg lost self and findimg me all over at long last.

#MightyTogether #PTSD #Anxiety #Depression #ADHD #AutismSpectrumDisorder

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Overcoming anxiety is a path to inner peace ☮️🕊🦚

Overcoming Anxiety: A Path to Inner Peace:
Anxiety is a silent companion that can creep into our lives, casting a shadow over our thoughts, emotions, and actions. It's a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can be debilitating.
5 Proven Techniques to Manage Anxiety
Mindful Breathing: Focus on slow, deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. This helps calm your nervous system.
Physical Activity: Engage in regular exercise, such as walking, yoga, or swimming. Exercise reduces anxiety by releasing endorphins, also known as "feel-good" hormones.
Grounding Techniques: Use your senses to ground yourself in the present moment. For example, focus on the sensation of your feet on the ground, the sounds around you, or the sensation of the air on your skin.
Journaling: Write down your thoughts and emotions to process and release them. Reflecting on your experiences can help you identify patterns and gain perspective.
Self-Care: Prioritize activities that bring you joy and relaxation, such as reading, listening to music, or spending time in nature.

The Good News
You are not alone, and anxiety is manageable. By incorporating simple yet powerful strategies into your daily life, you can regain control and find inner peace. Remember Guys,
Anxiety is not a sign of weakness, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Be patient and compassionate with yourself as you work through these techniques. Celebrate your small victories, and remember that you are capable of overcoming anxiety and achieving a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Anxiety #BipolarDepression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #FragileXSyndrome #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancers #RareDisease #Disability #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #Autism #Diabetes #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Grief #SuicidalThoughts #MightyTogether #mightypeople

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Fun Friday! How to Spend Time Alone

Spending time alone is something many of us struggle with, but it's so important. Which one from the list would you like to try?
#PTSD #ADHD #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Schizophrenia #Depression #Addiction #ChronicFatigue

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Addiction, Dependence and Withdrawal 💊 #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder #Bipolar2Disorder

Is this the way I’m meant to feel? Dosed up on happy pills and mind altering drugs. Am I an addict now because I have to take them everyday? It’s explained as being a dependence rather than a addiction. But I have to take these pills every single day, morning and night. Addiction is marked by a change in behaviour caused by the biochemical changes in the brain. Isn’t this what my medication is doing to me? Dependence is characterised by the symptoms of tolerance (the capacity to endure continued subjection to something such as a drug without adverse reaction) and withdrawal (by firstly developing a form of drug dependence. This may occur as physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both). While it is possible to have a physical dependence without being addicted, addiction is usually right around the corner.

If I miss taking my medication for a day I can feel the change in my mood. If I decided to stop taking them completely then I shudder to think of the actions I would get up to. I fear that I wouldn’t be able to function without them, be a confused and anxious person who would be at 6’s and 7’s with life. My Bipolar Disorder would become unbearable for me and I would have trouble with coping with the mania and depression. Further to this, I would put unnecessary stress onto my parents and friends. I wouldn’t be great to be around for anyone. This is only me surmising however based on the information I have been given from my Health Professionals. The only thing is that these treatments don’t put you back together as you originally were. You are remodelled, your brain chemistry altered by drug after drug after drug to become someone that looks like you, but really isn’t you.

#Medication #MightyTogether

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Do you want help releasing negative emotions?

Hey everyone, my latest mental health video is about what to do if you want help releasing negative emotions. The lesson is about the importance of writing things down to get them up and out. If this sounds useful to you, check it out by clicking on the link below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

Also, if you have any questions about mental health, please comment below or send me a private message, 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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