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Pie give you glove
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What’s Your Go-To Routine or Best Advice for Those Who Struggle
I think of Self-care as being personal and unique, and not only focussing on things that are positive or big or small. It’s about taking the correct actions that suit your needs whether it’s in a specific moment or for a long time.
It also involves practicing self-compassion and acknowledging our efforts, and acknowledging that it’s OK to find certain tasks are experiences or memory challenging. challenging: or take a little time for enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
Remember, self-care isn’t selfish—it’s about nurturing and strengthening yourself. So prioritize what makes you feel good, even if that means spending a day watching TV, and watch yourself flourish.
Also if you find self-care challenging you’re not alone because I used to be one of those people who struggled with self-care.
#Selfcare #ADHD #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Neurodiversity #Addiction #SubstanceRelatedDisorders
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Enjoy what you have
How many times have you really wanted something, gotten it, and then wanted something else not too much later? We live life like we're trying to get somewhere, reach some goal, and have all the right things, but that "somewhere" is never now or here. Why don't we change the way we see the world and all the gifts that we experience? What are you happy to have these days?
Also, as a way to better connect with you all, I make video responses to your mental health questions.
The last video I made was about what to do if you ever feel like you aren't making progress in life. If this sounds 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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idk what to do in my situation
ok first off i want to say i apologize for not being on the mighty in a long time..i have been so busy and worn out..heres my situation..i was adopted at birth.. and my bio dad got back in my life 4/5 years ago but was looking at me like a woman friend.. not like a daughter..bc im now 36..
not 4 yrs old like he last saw me..he even tried French kissing me..it traumatized the f*** out of me..i was in active addiction at the time and idk what i was thinking by not kicking him out my life..he was giving me money so that was supporting my habit.
i got clean and been clean for 2 and half years but our relationship just hasn't been the same bc in my head i thought we were bonding like Father and daughter until he tried French kissing me..long story short.. he got sick w colon cancer a year ago but found out about it 3 months ago
its bad bc now hes in hospice home on his death bed..he is already in the process of dying.. and my mom has major mental health issues and physical and i some how have taken on the responsibility of taken care of her bc everyone kept telling me it was my place to
im so tired..bc when i was taking her to see my dad in the hospital..i was driving 3 hours a day bc she lives so far from me and she wants me to come grocery shop for her and she goes through a carton of cigarettes in 3 days so i Made her buy 2 cartons from now on
i work 7 days straight and off 7 days straight..and i have no time to rest bc im literally taking care of her on my days off..she doesn't own her land so im going to have to put her into assisted living in the city i live in and get everything out of their home
its alot for one person to do.. the landlord is giving me time to do all this but if i feel like im hurting myself bc my bio parents have never taken care of me so why do i feel the need to take care of them????
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The Storm
This quote beautifully captures the essence of true peace. Life will always present us with challenges, uncertainties, and storms, but finding serenity means cultivating a sense of calm and resilience within ourselves despite these external turbulences. If you don't know how to deal with the storm, here are some suggestions. Practice mindfulness to ground yourself in the present moment, develop resilience through journaling and positive affirmations, and exercise self-compassion. Engage in healthy outlets like exercise or creative hobbies, focus on what you can control, and let go of what you cannot change. By integrating these practices into your daily routine, you can strengthen your mental health muscles and create a sense of peace that withstands life's inevitable storms. Remember, if mental health exercises only worked when everything was ok in your life, there would be no point in practicing them. Are you dealing with a particular storm these days? If so, please share, I'd love to help.
Also, as a way to better connect with you all, I make video responses to your mental health questions.
The last video I made was about what to do when you feel like life is too hard. If this sounds 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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Remember
Showing ourselves self-compassion is crucial for mental and emotional well-being, involving treating ourselves with kindness and patience, akin to treating a close friend. It enhances our resilience, self-esteem, and overall mental health. Accepting our current state without judgment allows us to meet ourselves where we are, fostering a safe space for personal growth and effectively addressing our needs. Holding space for ourselves means permitting ourselves to feel and reflect, which is vital during challenging times for deeper understanding and healing. These practices promote gentleness, personal growth, and a stronger foundation for navigating life’s challenges. #ADHD #Anxiety #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Addiction #MentalHealth #Depression #BipolarDepression #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #Neurodiversity
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Randomly Inspirational Thought #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #Addiction
I often discuss things with myself, whether it’s a highly unconventional plan to get my crush’s number, or the nature of reality.
Today, it’s about the nature of reality.
I had the thought:
"It’s not about who you are, but who you’re striving to become."
To understand how I came to this idea, I have to first explain some of my personal philosophies.
First, I don’t believe that anybody is naturally "dumb." The reason being that there are different kinds of intelligence, whether it be athletic intelligence, art intelligence, or math intelligence. Of course, what you do with your mind affects how smart you are, which is why not everybody is as smart as everyone else. If someone wastes their mind away on docial media for example, their mind isn’t going to be as developed.
Now, I wrote out a massive post that went into depth, but I felt like I was losing the point, so I’m going to keep it simple, and release something more later if anyone is interested.
In the last two years, I’ve looked around a lot at people in my classes who don’t try and seem to be pretty "dumb." But when I’ve seen them actually try to learn material instead of slacking off, it really changes how I see them. I realize that they’re perfectly smart people completely capable of achieving anything. It’s just that things like social media have caused people to become lazy and have no attention span. But they have the potential to learn anything. This is what lead me to the concept that nobody is naturally dumb. It’s like physical condition. Nobody is naturally weak (excluding health complications), but some people choose to be more active than others.
For the past few years, I’ve struggled with depression, addiction, anxiety, and some other things that have caused me to have a lot of unproductive days of relatively mindless activities that don’t boost my intelligence.
Today I was thinking about how the thing I hate the most is people that waste their minds and potenial away. The next thing I thought was, "I’ve become the very thing I hate the most…"
But then I realized, "No, the difference between me, and those people is effort. They aren’t trying to improve, I’m constantly trying to become better."
And that’s when the original thought I shared came to me.
I hope this was clear even though I kind of trailed off too much and had to revise. If anybody is interested in my idea of intelligence more, I could write a longer, more detailed post.
I hope this helps.
Remember,
It’s not about who you are, but who you’re striving to become.
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