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DON'T BELIEVE EVERY THOUGHT
Depression has a way of making every thought feel like a fact.
It tells you you're not good enough. That things will never get better. That you've already failed. And after hearing those thoughts over and over again, it's easy to stop questioning them.
One of the biggest turning points in my own recovery was realizing that I didn't have to believe everything my mind said. Thoughts are automatic. They appear without permission. But just because a thought shows up doesn't mean it deserves your trust.
If your inbox was full of spam, you wouldn't assume every email was important. You'd learn to filter it. I think our minds deserve the same kind of scrutiny. Some thoughts are worth listening to. Many are just fear, self-doubt, or depression speaking.
The next time a painful thought appears, don't ask yourself, "Is this true?" Instead ask, "What evidence do I actually have for believing this?"
That one question can change everything.
What's one thought you've learned to stop believing?
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. ~
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MS summer meltdown stories — How does summer heat affect you? Got any true-tales or words of caution for others?
My then-girlfriend and I took an easy 1-mile hike in the Smoky Mtns. during May. When we started, I felt perfect. Halfway through, my mind grew foggy and my legs turned wobbly. I shambled and got dragged by my girlfriend a half-mile back to the car. Sat in the car air conditioning afterward. Good thing I had an appointment scheduled with a neurologist back home. Also, married that girl!
#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #Caregiving #ChronicIllness #newlydiagnosed #autoimmune #Disability
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Hi, I’m Vanessa. I’m here because in 2024 I was diagnosed with a giant acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma. After multiple brain surgeries and a long recovery, I’ve been learning how to navigate life with facial paralysis and single sided deafness. I’m hoping to connect with others who understand what it’s like when your health suddenly changes your entire life.
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Hi, my name is LGJ_painisntlif3. I'm here because I want to connect with other people, especially young people, suffering and struggling to manage pain the way I am. It's got me all the way back in the bed again, stuck in the house.
#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Migraine #Fibromyalgia #PTSD #ADHD #OCD #Grief
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Hi, I'm new here! I'm LilacHummingbird07. I joined because I want to learn how to continue with my life and pursue my goals without constantly obsessing over the fear of my loved ones dying out of nowhere. After I got my ADHD diagnosis, I took a year off from school ostensibly to learn about how to manage the way my mind works, but as soon as I returned to get my associate degree, two of my most loved ones became seriously ill back-to-back. I barely got my AA under academic probation and now I'm terrified to go back for my Bachelor's because I can't control everything bad that'll happen and when it will. If anyone has some words of advice for me, I'd very much appreciate it. I'm already 25 and feel incredibly behind seeing what other people my age are doing (even accounting for the early 2020s and COVID mandates). I know ruminating all the time isn't getting me anywhere, but I have no idea what to do about everything I can't fix. Thank you for all the advice that anyone wants to offer, and I genuinely look forward to working with you all. #Anxiety #MightyTogether
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