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Be selective

It can feel tempting to defend yourself, explain your side, or win an argument, but not every situation deserves your emotional energy. Constantly fighting to be right keeps your mind activated and your body tense. Choosing peace does not mean you agree or give up, it means you are prioritizing your mental health over unnecessary stress. The more selective you become with your battles, the calmer and more grounded your life feels. Where in your life could choosing peace bring you relief right now?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

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Obsession / Addiction / Perfectionism

Rory Bremner the impressionist, said something profound that resonated with me. He was on about the urge for perfection as a performer (bigger, better, sharper definition) and how you could lose yourself in this journey: 'When it stops being fun, stop' as the gambling advert on the TV goes. As he said it starts out being fun to do, then becomes an obsession, addiction and a perfectionist dead end. David Duchovny is a sex addict (or was) and like all addictions as this tribute to Stanley Baxter revealed, it is about performance - even Alan Watts the philosopher emphasised life is a play just as Shakespeare did. This is where I am at the moment and why I am dumping everything I have tried up to this point and no I don't want someone saying don't give up hope as going cold turkey is what I need in all the areas below

Crafting jokes, defining mental states, taking language apart, creating dioramas and collages all come under that umbrella. Elaine Aron and the Highly Sensitive Person, Poe's Roderick Usher and other characters espousing this state by him, show where the journey from insensitive but happy clod to anxious, highly aware person leads.

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If you feel like you’re just surviving instead of thriving, do this instead

A lot of people are not failing at life, they are just stuck in survival mode. When stress is constant, focus disappears, reactions become automatic, and intention gets replaced by exhaustion. Simple tools like pausing before reacting, focusing only on what you can actually control, and identifying what drains or fuels your energy can shift you out of that pattern. You do not need to fix everything at once. You need clarity. When you slow down your reactions, let go of what is outside your control, and deliberately invest energy in what supports you, thriving becomes possible again. Which of these feels like the hardest part for you right now?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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#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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The voice in your head

Healing does not mean the inner voice disappears, it means it loses its power over you. When you stop believing every thought automatically, space opens up for calm, self compassion, and even humor. That moment when you notice the voice and no longer feel controlled by it is a quiet sign of real progress. Have you noticed any changes in how you relate to your thoughts lately?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

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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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Never doubt yourself… be yourself, be unapologetic, live fully, chase what sets your soul on fire, and don’t let fear decide your path. Your dreams matter, and you are capable of more than you know ♥️ May this new year hold space for your healing, your growth, and your joy. May you forgive yourself for the past, trust who you are now, and step forward knowing you are worthy of love exactly as you are 🤍 #MentalHealth #Addiction #ChronicIllness #MightyTogether

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If stress is draining your energy, try this today

Most people think stress is only mental, but prolonged stress affects your memory, your immune system, your focus, and your energy levels. Over time, it can leave you feeling foggy, tense, and exhausted without knowing why. Simple tools like slow breathing, relaxing physical tension in your body, and writing out what is weighing on your mind can interrupt this cycle and give your nervous system a chance to reset. These practices are not about fixing everything at once, they are about releasing pressure instead of carrying it all internally. Which of these tools do you feel like you could try the next time stress starts to build?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video 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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