Avoidant Personality Disorder

Today I invite you to reflect on a glimmer in your life or from your week.
If you don't know what a glimmer is, you can check out this post: What is a Glimmer?
You're more than welcome to share with us in the comments to spread glimmers and inspire others.
As always; I'll get us started with the sharing.
I want to start with this group, you all, and your shares - all definitely glimmers in my book.
#Glimmerthursday
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Pinterest, layout made in Canva)

I use Pinterest a lot!
The quotes, memes, and pictures help me so much.
I am often validated and comforted.
And since I can't do these things for myself - yet - I am very thankful for the assistance.
I am also often reminded of showing myself kindness and grace.
Something that I often forget to do if I'm not reminded.
I definitely needed the reminder of not feeling ashamed for "Going backwards in recovery" and "Being too anxious to do something".
I wanted to share here with you all in case someone needed this reminder too.
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Pinterest)

I've had another busy week.
And I haven't quite been myself.
I am still rebuilding myself after my dad tore me down 10 days ago.
But I am slowly getting back to baseline.
Talked about it in therapy yesterday.
And got some understanding about why it shatters me so and why it takes so long to recover.
It's due to my personality disorders and C-PTSD.
I am thankful for this insight.
And I am thankful for this group, you all, your shares and comments, plus your posts.
Thank you for lifting my spirits.
Here's my #photodiary from the week.
It has been hard to feel the good due to my trauma reactions and #anhedonia - but I am thankful for the good my photos show me is there!
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
Ps: the dogs belong to my mom and my brother. And they were so cute and attentive while my mom prepped food for a family dinner

I saw this on Pinterest.
And it made me think of you all.
You're so brave for facing what you face.
And doing what you do.
Most of you have such big and complex challenges in your everyday life.
And I applaud you for doing your best with what you have and what you can.
I also thank you for inspiring me and others to keep on keeping on.
And for all your support - it has helped get me to were I am.
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Pinterest)

Today, it's Tuesday.
And that means that I invite you to reflect on something you're grateful for.
You're more than welcome to share with us in the comments to spread gratitude.
As always; I'll get us started with the sharing.
Let's help and support each other to practice gratitude.
#gratituesday
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from The Sewing Things)

Hi everyone.
Thank you for being here and for being you!
I have been thinking a lot about "taking up space".
Because I've found out, I have never been allowed to take up space.
I've never been allowed to take up space in my own life.
My thoughts, needs, and wants weren't considered important by several impactful relationships in my life.
But now I am slowly learning that they are!
I am slowly learning that I am allowed to take up space in my own life.
I am allowed to have needs, feelings, and wants.
This is very new to me.
So I am practicing baby steps - and I am falling on my face a lot.
But I'll continue to practice.
And as we start this week of, I wanted to remind you:
You are allowed to take up space too!
You're allowed to have needs, feelings, and wants.
They - and you - are valid and important.
I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
#kindmondayreminder
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Pinterest)

We made it through the weekend.
I've had a packed weekend.
So I am kinda tired and drained today...
But I also had several good moments, glimmers, and wins - so I am thankful.
Before we start a new week, do you want to take a moment and reflect on a weekend win?
Maybe to start of your week with a positive focus.
You're more than welcome to share with us in the comments.
As always; I'll get us started with the sharing.
#Mondaycheer
#weekendwin
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Google, layout made in Canva)

It's Friday.
We made it another week.
And however you got through;
You got through.
And that's the most important thing!
I've had such a challenging week.
I've been way of my baseline.
And I am slowly working my way back into some sort of equilibrium.
I certainly need to find a win from my week - I need help to focus on that.
And not all the bad and harsh stuff.
Do you want to join me and reflect on a win from your week?
It can also be some gratitude or a glimmer.
You're more than welcome to share with us to inspire others and to celebrate that we made it!
As always; I'll get us started with the sharing in the comments.
Last thing:
I am proud of you for making it this far!
#fridaycheer
#weeklywin
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Google, layout made in Canva)

I have really been clinging to glimmers this week.
I've been so very triggered by a situation with my dad.
And it has sent me into emotional and mental turmoil.
So I've been even more in need of glimmers.
And I've been so very thankful for when some came my way.
I've even create some for myself.
That's a good thing about glimmers: some of them simply come your way and others you can create for yourself.
Do you want to take a moment with me and reflect on a glimmer from your week?
If you don't know what a glimmer is, you can look here What is a Glimmer?
You're more than welcome to share your experience in the comments to spread glimmers.
I'll get us started with the sharing.
#Glimmerthursday
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from Pinterest, layout made in Canva)

I've captured many good moments this last week.
Especially in regards to cozy time in the kitchen, cooking, baking, and family dining.
And that was good.
Because Sunday I had a very bad experience.
That sent me to a not so good place mentally and emotionally.
I am slowly and diligently working my way back to baseline.
But I've really needed my #photodiary this week.
To comfort me.
And remind me of the good.
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson