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Something I want to be more mindful of when it comes to my mental health is differentiating between how my symptoms impact my energy and how they affect my overall daily tasks and to-do list. Because my conditions are considered “high-functioning,” it’s easy for me to keep pushing through, even when I’m struggling to keep up. Sometimes, I don’t even realize my symptoms are affecting me until I slow down and talk to my therapist.

What about you? How do your mental health challenges affect your energy levels?

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Familial relationships can be complex, even more so for those of us who have experienced some level of trauma/abuse, or who have set boundaries with our immediate or extended biological families for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, this doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t create a family of our own.

A "found family" (also called a "chosen family") is a family we create ourselves with people we meet who help us to feel safe, protected, and loved.

Do you have a "found family?" Tell us about them. What makes your relationships with them great?

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Managing health conditions can be complex and time-consuming.
Understanding your needs and symptoms while balancing daily tasks and schedules to accommodate different aspects of your life and health can add an extra layer of exhaustion.

Not to mention having to explain those complexities, demands, and challenges to others on a regular basis — whether that looks like canceling plans, not being able to show up the way you'd like because of your health, or explaining things to a health professional.

What’s something you’re tired of explaining to others?

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One thing about me is that I’m always thinking about something—whether I want to or not. My mind is like the ending credits of a movie, except the movie never really ends. The credits in my mind feel like a jumbled mess of responsibilities, finances, worries, past relationships and friendships, and things I need to do. But mixed in are also ideas I have, ways I can be creative, and goals I want to achieve.

Can anyone else relate? Do you find yourself overthinking? If so, what topics tend to come up for you?

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