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Lindsay Ensor
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What We Learned About Our 15-Year-Old Son’s Lesser-Known Eating Disorder

The DSM-5 (a manual that lists all psychiatric diagnoses, which medical professionals use) states that “avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder involving an extreme avoidance or low intake of food that affects growth and level of nutrients a patient receives.” My 15-year-old son has struggled with this for many years, but we [...]
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Tattoo reads: Feed your brain.
Tattoo reads: Feed your brain.
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28 Beautiful Tattoos That Represent Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorder recovery — like recovery from many mental illnesses — if often spoken of like a life-long journey. Although you can recover from an eating disorder, it’s an ongoing process and one that can stick with you for a lifetime. To capture this journey of recovery, the National Eating Disorder Association asked its community [...]
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A Speech About Eating Disorders Every High School Student Should Hear

After being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa back in June 2016, we were asked to make speeches in English about something that was important to us. So here’s mine: A plea for education on the deadliness of eating disorders in secondary schools. Eating disorders are not “glamorous.” They’re deadly. You can thank today’s society for that. [...]
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What were your go-to or most-used emojis of 2025?

As we tiptoe closer to 2026, let’s take a quick peek at our emoji habits from the past year. If you were anything like Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks , emojis showed up in 95% of her virtual interactions! Her go-to emojis were: 🫠🤔🙂😭🫶💙🥫😩💌👀

What were yours?

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

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When you let go, you create space for better things to enter your life

Letting go is difficult because the mind confuses familiarity with safety. Even when something hurts, it can feel easier to hold on than to face the unknown. But growth requires space. When you stop gripping what no longer serves you, you give your nervous system room to settle and your life room to shift. What is one thing you feel ready to release so something better can enter?

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

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~ 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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This mindset will save you a lot of anger

It’s easy to take things personally when someone cuts you off, says something sharp, or seems careless. Your mind instantly turns it into an attack and labels them as rude or bad. But think about how many times you have been lost in your own thoughts, stressed, overwhelmed, or dealing with something heavy, and accidentally bumped into someone or said something without thinking. Most people are fighting their own mental battles that you will never see. Practicing understanding instead of reacting does not excuse bad behavior, but it frees you from carrying unnecessary anger. The more you let people be human, the more peace you create for yourself. What helps you pause before reacting when someone triggers you?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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The goal of meditation

Meditation is not about having a quiet mind, it is about learning not to be pushed around by every thought that appears. When you stop fighting your thoughts and start observing them, they lose their power over your emotions and behavior. This shift can change how you experience stress, anxiety, and sadness in everyday life. Have you ever noticed how different a thought feels once you stop believing it automatically?

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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My biggest holiday lesson

I’ve learned a hard but important lesson: I no longer give my family my energy when it comes to how they talk about my mental health or the challenges they’ve caused in my life. I’ve set boundaries and told them—I don’t want to have this conversation.

The lesson I’ve learned is this: the people and resources we give our energy to, especially during certain times of the year, really matter. Why? Because our energy is finite. Every ounce spent on negativity, judgment, or drama is an ounce we can’t use for our healing, growth, or joy.

Choosing where to focus your attention isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. It’s saying, “I matter. My mental health matters. My peace matters.” And especially around the holidays, when emotions run high, protecting your energy isn’t just smart—it’s survival.

So this year, I’m holding space for my own well-being first, and letting go of conversations, people, and situations that deplete me. It feels like freedom. And honestly? That’s a gift I give myself.

#ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Neurodiversity #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #EatingDisorder #MentalHealth #Depression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #AddictionRecovery #Anxiety

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My biggest holiday lesson

I’ve learned a hard but important lesson: I no longer give my family my energy when it comes to how they talk about my mental health or the challenges they’ve caused in my life. I’ve set boundaries and told them—I don’t want to have this conversation.

The lesson I’ve learned is this: the people and resources we give our energy to, especially during certain times of the year, really matter. Why? Because our energy is finite. Every ounce spent on negativity, judgment, or drama is an ounce we can’t use for our healing, growth, or joy.

Choosing where to focus your attention isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. It’s saying, “I matter. My mental health matters. My peace matters.” And especially around the holidays, when emotions run high, protecting your energy isn’t just smart—it’s survival.

So this year, I’m holding space for my own well-being first, and letting go of conversations, people, and situations that deplete me. It feels like freedom. And honestly? That’s a gift I give myself.

#ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Neurodiversity #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #EatingDisorder #MentalHealth #Depression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #AddictionRecovery #Anxiety

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