Cancer

Just hoping there is a group on here for cancer patients

Advice?!! I’m now 55 and have been in therapy since 16. I’ve heard it all (voices included for free) and have run the gammet on psych meds and have done my due diligence with tons of research until bleary-eyed and on every corner of the continent. Eastern, Western, alternative and wholistic medicine.
As if having mental health disorders wasn’t enough. The universe saw fit to include multiple autoimmune disorders to my curriculum vitae. Took a few years and several doctors later to receive diagnoses.
Had to take a leave of absence from my job that I was very passionate about. But, it’s true, either find time to take care of yourself or your body will do it for you. I haven’t been back to work full time since 2012.
I’ve suspected Autism as both of my amazingly brilliant children are on the spectrum with ADHD and microcephaly. To add insult to injury, I have been full time caregiver for mom who has Alzheimer’s for the last two years. And, I’m scheduled for two upcoming surgeries to remove the final of 10 malenoma removal surgeries.
It’s mind numbing after years of treatment to still feel unwell. Wish there was truly a magic cure-all for everyone of us!!! I like to infuse humor and creativity into my day to stave off the pain and exhaustion.

#MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicFatigue #ThyroidDisease #MultipleAutoimmuneSyndrome #PerniciousAnemia #Arthritis #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #newbietoTheMighty #BackPain #Cancer #SkinCancer #ChronicPain

My father-in-law, who lived with us, passed away late last Sept. after our whole household got COVID. Later that fall, we found out that my father had Parkinson’s and cancer.
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My dad chose to not get treatment and has been eating less and less over the last 6 months. He’s now in hospice care and probably won’t make it much longer. He’s also refusing to see me and my brothers, which is a very confusing thing to be dealing with.
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The other things/situations that are going on are harder for me to explain, so I think I’ll wait on those.
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I think I’m sharing all this to find some support. I’m just not sure the best way for me to handle everything I’m currently going through. Thank you for listening.

#artastherapy

Who doesn’t love a good hack?

Whether it’s a tool you’ve bought to make the process more accessible, a method you’ve learned that makes the process quicker and easier, or a routine or schedule that makes cleaning gentler on your health symptoms, share what your top three cleaning hacks are in the comments below! :⬇️

Mighty staffer @xokat's favorite hack is very simple: Never move to another room in the house without taking something with you. Headed to bed? Be sure to grab the pair of slippers by the couch. Leaving the bathroom? Take your cup to the kitchen sink. It really helps her to curb the clutter and mess throughout the day!

#52SmallThings #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #selfcare #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Cancer #ADHD #Grief #Autism

I'm very curious to know what you guys think about this one since it does a very good job of summarizing everything I'm trying to point out in this group. Can you please let me know what you think, and if you disagree, please tell me why, so we can work on it.

Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.

The last video I made was in response to @myshel who asked about how to deal with anxiety throughout the week. If this information is 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

It’s definitely not outlandish to say that there are certain parts of our homes that are easy to clean, and other parts that can’t stay tidy no matter what we do (or don’t).

From the kitchen to the bathroom, from a desk area to even that small corner in a bedroom or basement where everything just seems to pile up, there’s always a place (or three) that are easier to maintain than others!

What are those areas for you?

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Grief #Autism #ADHD #Trauma #Cancer