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❤️‍🩹Grief Can Feel Like a Prison❤️‍🩹

Grief can feel like you’re trapped in a prison while the rest of the world seems to be wizzing passed without you. It’s important to remember to reach out for help because someone may have the key that helps you set yourself free. 💔❤️‍🩹

#Grief #ChildLoss #Miscarriage #Depression #MentalHealth #itsokaynottobeokay

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Really struggling today ..... #MentalHealth #Melanoma #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #PTSD

So got a call from my specialist dermatologist today ,and after blood results she wasn't too pleased with and a few other things instead of a scan I am now getting a needle biopsy done on the lymph nodes in my neck (due to the previous skin cancer) this was an urgent referral and appointment, but as its like weeks away till I can get it done I am now extremely worried and stressed and just thinking the worst now.I am still on crutches, and have long term catheter in which next month il be then doing self catheterisation to see if that works OK and there's no issues. I feel absolutely drained physically and mentally, I got myself in such a panic and state after I found out just completely thinking the worst already, the waiting is constant anxiety and worrying too and my he's dust doesn't stop overthinking it all,I just feel so overwhelmed right now and genuinely don't think I can handle anything else 😔 🙈 feel as though the past months it has just been non stop and eventually I just feel broken 💔
#MentalHealth #Melanoma #melanomasurvivor #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #taketimeforyou #itsokaynottobeokay #CheckInWithMe #Insomnia #Upallnight #SkinCancer #PTSD #Positivity #wellness #Parenting #GeneralParenting #Bekind #loveyourself #longcovid #COVID19 #AloneTogether

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😬Our ‘Public Persona’😬

This is exactly what I, and countless others, do everyday - we put up a ‘public persona’ to hide what we’re truly going through. We pretend that we aren’t: in #AGONY or #depressed or #exhausted or #anxious . We pretend because we are #scared of how others would treat us if they really know what we were going through. The thing is though, by pretending we are something we’re not, we are giving ourselves more #Stress but also denying someone the opportunity to help us deal with the things that are really going on in our lives.
#itsokaynottobeokay #itsoktoneedhelp #ChronicIllness #chronicillnessawareness #ChronicPain #chronicpainawareness #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #CollegeMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Disability #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #InvisibleDisability #disabilityawareness #invisibleillnessawareness #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FNDAwareness #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #ChronicMigraineSyndrome #ChronicVestibularMigraine #HemiplegicMigraine #Migraine #BipolarDepression #ChronicDepression #Depression #ChronicFatigue #Anxiety #SensoryProcessingDisorder #BrainFog #PanicAttacks #PanicDisorder #notalone #BeYourself

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Your Existence Matters.

Just like Monarch Butterflies, your part in this world makes a marked difference. You can touch lives just by living authentically and can change the course of someone’s entire day with a smile or a kind word. If you weren’t here tomorrow, we’d miss you. Tomorrow holds opportunities that would have been premature for today; if we can’t rush a pregnancy, we can’t rush healing or progress. Don’t give up: tomorrow’s you may have the chance that today’s you isn’t ready for. (I’ve been there many times these last five years; this is personal experience and I’ll start sharing it soon.)

Now. Grab your coziest blanket, and burrito up again; you get to stay tucked in the chrysalis a little longer. When you’re ready to take the next steps and start your transformation, you’ll know. We’re here to support you when you need it and to celebrate with you as you make your goals. #CPTSD #TraumaRecovery #Suicide #SuicidalIdeation #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #keephope #itsokaynottobeokay

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Did you struggle through lockdown?#Lockdown #COVID19 #InvisibleIllness #itsokaynottobeokay

What did you struggle with in lockdown? Did you miss friends and family?
Did you struggle to feed you or your family during this time? Did you have to self isolate due to an illness you have?
Share your experiences below ⬇️

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The Start of my BPD Journey #BPD #MentalHealth #whoareu

Do you know who you are? Are you sure? Last week I realized I have BPD, like omg? really? This is so accurate! I've been researching for a week now what I should do and how to control this. It helped me a lot!! I totally relate to the Favourite Person Syndrome. Like for real!!!

Christmas is near!!! Have a wonderful day and Christmas to everyone!!!

Love
Marie

How did you know you have BPD? Pls, share your stories below. #BPD #itsokaynottobeokay #Love

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How to not Therapize Your Girlfriend

Provide a safe space for your girlfriend to explore her own emotions safely with you and yes, without you. Encourage her to speak to a licensed professional when feeling the urge to offer advice when maybe, she just needs someone to listen to her vent.

Be a shoulder to cry on without trying to fix the reason that’s causing her tears. It’s hard to see the ones we love in pain, but it’s better to provide healthier options to cope with negative emotions or symptoms of any mental distress.

When your girlfriend is struggling and all you want to do is help, the best thing could be seeking a therapist, counselor, psychologist, mental health doctor, etc.

There’s only so much we can do until given the right tools as an educated support system!

Best wishes,
VeganSarah

#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BPD #MentalHealth #Communication #LGBT #Lesbian #lovers #shareyourstory #Therapist #pyschologist #Pyschiatrist #Counseling #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

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You’re Allowed To Be Unhappy

Along with many people, the Holidays are difficult for me. It seems like no matter what your actual job is, everyone’s second job during December is to be filled with Holiday Cheer™, and those who fail earn rebukes from those around them. In some ways, I think this year looks to be a little easier than in years past, primarily due to the fact that everyone is at least a little depressed due to the Pandemic. So for some that means feeling allowed to let it show this year, instead of pasting on a fake smile and drowning in tinsel. But for others, who may be experiencing true depression for the first time, they may overcompensate by exploding with Festival Merriment™ and expecting others to do the same. So here is my gift to you, though we have never met. I am giving you permission to be sad.
#holidaydepression #holidaze #Depression #Bipolar #BipolarDepression #Holidays #itsokaynottobeokay

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How are you keeping busy In lockdown it's okay not to be okay #Lockdown #MentalHealth #itsokaynottobeokay

The first lockdown was okay for me to be honest its the 2nd I'm struggling with!