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Finding clarity

There were times when depression felt like a war I had to win.

I tried everything to escape it. I kept searching for the fix, the breakthrough, the moment I would finally feel free. But the harder I fought, the more trapped I felt.

Then something shifted.

What if the answer wasn't in escaping the pain, but in allowing myself to be with it?

I stopped reacting. I stopped trying to force my way out. I just stayed. I sat in the silence and let the sadness speak.

And slowly, it did.

I began to understand what the depression was trying to show me. I began to feel a kind of peace—not because everything was okay, but because I had stopped abandoning myself.

If you're in the middle of something unbearable, try not to run. Just be here. Just breathe.

Sometimes the way forward begins by not moving at all.

Have you ever found clarity by staying with your pain instead of fighting it?

Also, I've started making videos about my recovery from depression and suicide from when I was a teen. If you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and want help, click on one of the links below to watch:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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Peace and the storm

I used to believe that healing meant the storm had to stop. That one day the thoughts would go quiet, the weight would lift, and I’d finally be free.

But the truth is, peace isn’t the absence of pain. It’s the ability to find stillness inside of it. I’ve learned how to stay with myself when the darkness comes. I’ve learned how to breathe, even when everything in me wants to disappear.

I still have days where I struggle. I still face thoughts that scare me. But now, I know I don’t have to run from them. I can sit with them. I can stay with myself. That’s peace. Not perfect, not polished, but real.

If you’re in the storm right now, you don’t need to escape it all at once. You just need one breath. One pause. One thread of hope to hold onto.

That’s enough. You’re enough.

Tell me—what brings you a moment of peace, even when things feel heavy?

Also, I've started making videos about my recovery from depression and suicide when I was a teen. If you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and want help, click on one of the links below to watch them.

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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What You Think, You Become

We’ve all heard, “You are what you eat.”
But have you ever stopped to ask:
What am I feeding my mind?

When we dwell on sadness, anger, or fear,
we slowly start to believe we are those things.
But your thoughts are not your identity.
They’re habits.
And you can change them.

🌿 Just like choosing nourishing food,
you can choose nourishing thoughts.

So ask yourself today:


💭 What am I thinking about?


💭 What do I want to become?

🎥 If you want to learn more about this, click on one of the links below to watch the full video

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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What if your struggles are trying to grow you?

Everything in your life —

even the hard, messy parts —

is a tool for your transformation.

Use it.

Ask yourself:

“What is this teaching me?”

Growth often wears the disguise

of discomfort.

Try this:

Write down one thing you're finding difficult.

Then finish the sentence:

“This is helping me become…”

Let the lesson reveal itself.

Ever grown from something

you once thought might break you?

Share below.

You never know who needs your story.

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If you want to feel better mentally—start with your mornings.

Here are 3 quick mindset shifts you can practice each day that will transform your mood, your focus, and your relationships:

1️⃣ Remember how short life is.
Instead of focusing on what’s missing, think about the possibilities in front of you today.

2️⃣ Decide: Today will be good—no matter what.
You can’t control the world, but you can control how you respond to it.

3️⃣ Help others feel seen.
Instead of seeking attention, give connection. When you uplift others, you uplift yourself.

Which one will you try tomorrow morning? 🌅👇

🎥 If you want to learn more about this, click on one of the links below to watch the full video

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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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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Gratitude

Gratitude is how we remind ourselves that life is already offering little gifts, even on the hard days. It’s not about giving up on growth — it’s about letting appreciation and ambition live side by side. You can dream big and still love where you are. Just take a moment, right now, to say ‘thank you’ for one ordinary thing. It softens everything.

What’s one thing you can be grateful for right now?

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Stop Calling Yourself a Failure — Here’s How to Break That Mental Trap

If you’ve ever failed at something and immediately thought, “I’m a failure” — you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: failing doesn’t mean you ARE a failure. It just means you tried…and that’s a step most people never take.

In this video, I’ll show you how to reframe failure so it fuels your growth instead of crushing your confidence.

Let this be the mindset shift that helps you get back up and try again. 💡

What's one failure that you've learned a lot from lately?

🎥 If you want to learn more about this, click on one of the links below to watch the full video:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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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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Life goes on

One of the hardest parts of adulting is realizing that life doesn’t slow down when we’re struggling — the deadlines, bills, and responsibilities keep piling up. But here’s a gentle reminder: you don’t have to take giant leaps to keep going. Break your day into the smallest possible steps — send one email, drink a glass of water, write down what’s stressing you. Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about momentum.

What’s one small thing you can do right now to remind yourself you’re still moving forward?

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🎯 What Jealousy Is Really Trying to Tell You

Feeling jealous or insecure doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’re human. But most people either shame themselves for feeling that way or let it eat them alive.

What if you could use that emotion as a tool for self-growth?

In this video, I share how to turn jealousy into fuel — to help you find direction, spark ambition, and grow into the person you want to become.

🎥 If you want to learn more, click on one of the links below to watch the full video:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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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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Pause and take a look

Sometimes your mind will convince you there’s so much to worry about. When this happens, pause for a moment and notice: is there actually something happening right now, or is it just your thoughts racing ahead? You’re doing your best. That’s enough. Take a deep breath, ground yourself in gratitude, and remind yourself that life has a way of working itself out. Align your energy with trust instead of fear. Even small daily moments of gratitude or mindfulness help shift your mindset. All is well, even when it feels uncertain. Can you allow yourself to believe that today?

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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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