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I Won’t Let My CIDP Diagnosis Take Away My Dreams
Think about your senior year of high school. Does prom come to mind? At the start of my senior year, 17-year-old me highly anticipated prom night. When I went dress shopping, I had my best friend with me — along with my physical and occupational therapists — because putting on dresses was my “therapy” that [...]
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Advice for Adults Seeking a Rare Disease Diagnosis
NewThe journey to receiving a rare disease diagnosis later in life, also known as a late-onset diagnosis, can be a bumpy one (and that’s putting it nicely). To help you navigate this road, we asked our rare community to share their advice for others who are similarly searching for answers. Here’s some advice that’s helped [...]
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An Accidental Cerebral Cavernous Malformation Diagnosis
NewI discovered I had cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) by chance. Earlier in the pandemic, I was in medical school and running a lot to relieve stress. When I returned home from my runs, I noticed my vision became bright, as if someone was shining a light into my eyes, which worried my mom and me. [...]
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How can you take a break today?
Whether it's going outside for fresh air, taking a few moments to collect your thoughts, or carving out a few hours for self-care, taking intentional breaks can help prevent burnout and overwhelm, especially on those more busy days.
What are some ways you can take a break today?
💌 Friendly reminder: You are worthy of taking the breaks you need today.
#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
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Breaking the Stigma Around Therapy: 2 Myths That Are Wrong
Hey everyone, as some of you know, I make video responses to many of the mental health questions you ask me. My last video was about breaking the stigma around therapy and 2 myths that are wrong. If this sounds useful to you, you can check out the video here:
www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen
If you have any questions about mental health, please comment below and I will make a video response just for you.
~ 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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Practicing Presence
Living in the present moment is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves, yet it's something we constantly struggle with. Our minds either dwell on past mistakes or jump ahead and worry about the future. But neither regret nor anxiety serves us; they only rob us of the peace we can find right here and right now.
If you want help with this, notice when your mind wanders. Pay attention to when you're getting lost in thoughts about the past or future. Gently guide yourself back by focusing on your breath, your surroundings, or a simple task at hand.
This is something you can practice all the time, such as when you eat, when you walk, and when you speak to someone. The more you practice presence, the easier it becomes to stay in the space of peace. Try it for yourself and let me know how it goes. How will you practice staying in the present moment? Share your approach in the comments, and let’s support each other in living more mindfully.
Also, as a way to better connect with you all, I make video responses to your mental health questions.
The last video I made was about 1 simple self-care tool for better mental health. If this sounds useful to you, you can check out the video here:
www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen
Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group or comment below and I will make a video response specifically for you.
~ 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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How are your symptoms today?
⏰ It's check-in time, Mighties! 💌
How is everyone doing? We know that rating or describing symptoms can be challenging some days, especially for those of us managing multiple conditions. If you have some energy to spare, in just a few words or with emojis, share how you’re holding up. What are your symptoms like, and how are you navigating the week?
#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth
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