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Protect yourself

One of the hardest lessons I had to learn during my recovery was that not everyone deserves access to my peace.

For years, I gave other people the power to determine how I felt.

A rude comment could ruin my day.

Someone else's anger could become my anxiety.

Someone else's negativity could become my burden.

But eventually I realized something:

Protecting your peace isn't selfish.

It's necessary.

You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.

You don't have to prove your worth to people who refuse to see it.

And you don't have to sacrifice your mental health trying to change people who don't want to change.

Your energy is limited.

Spend it on healing.

Spend it on growth.

Spend it on building a life you actually enjoy.

Protect your peace.

What’s something you’ve learned to protect your peace from?

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. ~

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REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED

There was a time in my life when I genuinely believed there was no point continuing.

Depression had convinced me that nothing would ever change.

That no matter how hard I tried, I would always feel this way.

I was wrong.

Sometimes the only thing that kept me going was finding one reason not to quit.

One person.

One goal.

One dream.

One tiny piece of hope that refused to disappear.

When life gets difficult, it’s easy to focus on everything that’s going wrong.

Instead, try asking yourself:

Why did I start fighting in the first place?

Your reason doesn’t have to be big.

It just has to be strong enough to help you take one more step.

And sometimes, one more step is all it takes.

What’s your reason for not giving up?

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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You are still becoming.

One of the cruelest things about depression is that it can make the future feel impossible.

Not because the future is hopeless.

But because depression changes the way you see it.

It can convince you that you’ve already missed your chance.

That you’ve fallen too far behind.

That your story is already over.

But feelings are not always facts.

Some of the strongest people you know once believed they would never make it through what they were facing.

And yet they did.

Healing does not always begin with confidence.

Sometimes it begins with surviving one more day.

Sometimes it begins with refusing to give up on yourself.

You are still becoming.

Have you ever gone through a period where you genuinely believed things would never get better?

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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You Are Stronger Than You Think

When people are in deep emotional pain, the mind often convinces them that they are completely alone and that there is no way forward. Depression, heartbreak, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and hopelessness can feel so overwhelming that it becomes difficult to imagine surviving them. But so many people who once felt broken, lost, or defeated eventually made it through and discovered strength they did not know they had. Healing is rarely instant, and it is rarely easy, but difficult moments do not last forever. Sometimes all you need to do is hold on long enough to give life the chance to change.

If you’re struggling right now, what is one thing that has helped you keep going?

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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Mistakes are not proof that you are broken.

A lot of people carry old mistakes as if they are permanent definitions of who they are. But mistakes are one of the main ways we learn, grow, mature, and gain self-awareness. The goal is not to become someone who never fails. The goal is to become someone who can reflect, learn from difficult moments, forgive themselves, and continue moving forward with more wisdom. Healing often begins when you stop using your past as evidence against your future.

What is one mistake that ultimately taught you something valuable about yourself?

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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How to Get Through Hard Times

One of the reasons people become overwhelmed during depression, recovery, grief, addiction, or difficult life situations is because the mind tries to carry the entire future all at once. Thinking “I have to survive this forever” can feel impossible. But when you break life down into smaller pieces, things become manageable. One day. One hour. One step. Sometimes even one breath at a time. Progress is often less about huge breakthroughs and more about continuing to move forward in small moments consistently over time.

What is something difficult you got through by taking it one step at a time?

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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Peace is powerful

When someone hurts us, the mind naturally wants justice, revenge, or closure. But staying emotionally attached to anger often keeps us stuck in the same pain long after the situation is over. Real healing usually begins when we stop focusing on the other person and start focusing on our own peace, boundaries, growth, and future. Moving forward is not weakness. It is choosing not to let pain continue controlling your life.

What has helped you let go of anger or resentment in the past?

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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How to Make Big Goals Feel Less Overwhelming

One of the reasons people feel overwhelmed by goals is because the mind turns them into massive mountains that feel impossible to climb. But almost every meaningful change in life is built through very small actions repeated consistently over time. When you stop focusing on the entire journey and instead focus on the next tiny step, progress becomes much less intimidating. Even getting out of bed, taking a shower, sending one email, or going for a short walk can create momentum. Small actions may seem insignificant in the moment, but they are often what slowly change your life.

What is one small action you could take today that would move you slightly closer to your goals?

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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