Eating Disorders

One of the most freeing realizations I ever had was that I didn't have to live my life according to someone else's expectations.

For years, I worried about what people thought.

Whether they approved.

Whether they understood my choices.

Whether they agreed with the way I wanted to live my life.

But eventually I realized something:

No matter what you do, someone will have an opinion.

So you might as well build a life that feels right to you.

A life that gives you energy instead of draining it.

A life that reflects your values instead of someone else's expectations.

Sometimes growth isn't about adding more things to your life.

Sometimes it's about letting go.

Letting go of unhealthy relationships.

Letting go of old habits.

Letting go of the pressure to be who everyone else wants you to be.

Your life is your life.

Make it your own.

What's something you've let go of that made your life 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. ~

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Hi, Mighties! 🩷

Let's do a mid-month check-in!

☑️ How has June been for you so far?
☑️ What's been the most challenging part of this month?
☑️ What have you been working on lately?
☑️ What are you proud of yourself for, or looking forward to?
☑️ Which symptoms have you been managing the most?

Finish the sentence and feel free to share more in the comments below. 👇

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Black Minds Matter virtual support group is for people who identify as Black and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge.Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/black-minds-matter

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Here are some free mental health tips for the weekend ☀️
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