Rare Disease

What does it even mean to be at your “best?” When you live with health conditions (which many of us do), finding balance or a baseline of functionality can look different from day to day and moment to moment. When symptoms are unpredictable or fluctuate, it can be difficult to put a clear definition on what “best” means—especially when how you and your body feel sets the tone for what the day looks like.

One day you might be experiencing a flare, dealing with a symptom trigger, or feeling low in mood, and that can shape what “productivity” and your goals look like. On another day, you may have more energy and feel a boost in motivation.

What factors help you determine what your “best” will look like that day? How do you check in with yourself to decide how to shape your to-do—or not-to-do—list based on your health? How do you find balance and gauge your capacity?

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Familial relationships can be complex, even more so for those of us who have experienced some level of trauma/abuse, or who have set boundaries with our immediate or extended biological families for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, this doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t create a family of our own.

A "found family" (also called a "chosen family") is a family we create ourselves with people we meet who help us to feel safe, protected, and loved.

Do you have a "found family?" Tell us about them. What makes your relationships with them great?

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Many people spend years chasing happiness as if it is a destination they will eventually arrive at. The problem is that constantly checking whether you are happy often makes you feel the opposite. A healthier approach is to focus on meaningful actions, relationships, and growth. When your attention shifts from searching for happiness to building a life that feels meaningful, happiness often appears as a byproduct rather than a goal.

What is one activity or habit that naturally brings you peace without you having to chase it?

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:

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Managing health conditions can be complex and time-consuming.
Understanding your needs and symptoms while balancing daily tasks and schedules to accommodate different aspects of your life and health can add an extra layer of exhaustion.

Not to mention having to explain those complexities, demands, and challenges to others on a regular basis — whether that looks like canceling plans, not being able to show up the way you'd like because of your health, or explaining things to a health professional.

What’s something you’re tired of explaining to others?

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When we are going through failure, heartbreak, or uncertainty, the mind quickly creates worst-case scenarios. It tells us that everything is over and that things will never improve. But if you look back at your life, you will probably see many moments where you felt exactly the same way and somehow made it through. One powerful mental tool during difficult moments is simply reminding yourself that the situation is temporary and that you have survived hard things before. That perspective can calm your mind and help you keep moving forward.

When was a time in your life when you thought everything was over, but later realized it actually made you stronger?

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

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A great way to strengthen the relationships and bonds you have with the people who are important to you is to engage in fun activities or hobbies together. From watching movies to craft projects, board games, going out to eat, or even tried-and-true conversation, the possibilities are endless!

What are your favorite ways to pass the time with those you love?

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Your mind produces thousands of thoughts every day, and many of them are automatic. The skill that strengthens your mental health is not stopping thoughts, but questioning them. When you pause and examine whether a thought is true or simply fear, you interrupt negative patterns and create space for clarity. That small moment of awareness can completely shift your emotional state and your behavior.

What is one recurring thought you’ve started questioning lately?

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