Rare Disease

Some things will happen no matter how hard you resist them.

The rain will fall.

The traffic will build.

People will disappoint you, confuse you, act how they want.

And when you’re depressed, it’s easy to take all of it personally.

To think it’s your fault.

To feel like life is against you.

But here’s the truth:

You don’t have to fight everything.

You don’t have to control the world to begin healing your own.

Let the rain fall.

Let people be who they are.

Let life do what it does.

And gently, quietly, focus on what you can change.

Your breath.

Your routine.

The way you speak to yourself.

Peace doesn’t come from controlling everything.

It comes from letting go of what you never needed to hold.

What’s one thing you're ready to stop fighting today?

Tell me below or just send a quiet heart if you're not ready to say it yet.

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 I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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The relationship we have with ourselves—our intuition, instincts, strengths, values, feelings, and confidence—is something we can continually develop and nurture. It’s shaped by how we understand and process our experiences. Trusting ourselves often stems from the insights we gain along the way and the actions we take because of them.

Can you think of a moment when you trusted yourself? What happened?

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Whether you're employed full time or part time, self-employed, working as a contractor, or currently not working, your mental health can be affected. Work status can also influence how you view productivity, time management, organization, and even your sense of identity or place in the world.

As someone who’s continuously recovering from perfectionism, depression, and anxiety, I’ve noticed that how busy I am often affects how I see myself, my purpose, and my relationship with rest. I'm learning to slow down and still show myself love and compassion, even when I'm not as productive as I think I should be.

How does your current work situation—or your views on productivity—affect your mental health?

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When you’re depressed, tomorrow can feel like both a threat and a promise.

You might spend the whole day waiting for it—

hoping tomorrow will be easier

or that you’ll finally feel better

or that you’ll be strong enough to try again.

But in all that waiting,

you miss the small chances to live today.

You miss the quiet wins.

The soft light.

The fact that you got out of bed.

The moment you chose not to give up.

You don’t have to wait for tomorrow to begin healing.

You don’t have to wait to feel okay

before you let this day matter.

Even if it’s messy.

Even if it’s small.

Even if all you did was survive it.

That counts.

What’s one thing you can do today—just for today—that reminds you you’re still here?

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 I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

Taking breaks and moving at your own pace throughout the day isn’t just important — it’s necessary. Understanding when to take a break and what kind of rest your body needs can help you better plan and prioritize your day.

What’s your favorite way to take a break?

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Going outside can affect each of us in different ways depending on the weather, temperature, time of year, symptoms we may experience, or medications we might be on.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds it very beneficial for her mental health to go out in the spring and early summer months, while in the winter months she finds going outside to be more challenging especially for her physical health.

What about you? How does being outside affect your health?

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

When you're depressed, emotions can feel like your identity.

Sadness starts to sound like truth.

Hopelessness feels like who you are.

Pain becomes the only thing that seems real.

But emotions are not facts.

They are experiences.

They move through you like weather.

So feel it.

Let the sadness rise.

Let the anger burn.

Let the grief ache.

But don’t become it.

You are not your pain.

You are the one who feels it—

and the one who can let it go.

What’s one feeling you’ve been carrying lately that you’re ready to release?

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 I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether