Hey everyone! Just a little reminder that you're amazing. 😊 Take a moment to look in the mirror and remind yourself how awesome you are. No matter what challenges you're facing, self-love is so important. You've got this! #selfcare
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Hello! So I haven't been feeling well at all the past few months until one day I decided I've had enough and well here we are. I just thought to myself, life is way too short and precious for me to be wasting it the way I was and I decided I wanted better for myself. I want to share with you what worked for me, maybe it can help you too!
Quick background on issues I delt with over the years (my baggage lol):
Loss of a parent as a teen Anxiety, overthinking, depression, low self-esteem and self-confidence Trouble maintaining friendships and being misunderstood (I'm an only child so I kinda always had trouble with that) Previous victim of emotional abuse, and cyberbullying. Unstable relationship with my mom (very hot or cold, walking on eggshells type of relationship)
Things that helped me the most:
Journaling. Use a notebook, mobile application, even this website or simply record voice memos. You don’t have to do it every single day. I only do it when I’m extremely angry or just feel the need to talk and rant. Helps lift the weight off your shoulders.
Setting boundaries and/or removing people. THIS. As someone who was a people pleaser and found it so hard to say no, this will literally make or break your life. Who you surround yourself with is so important. You don’t need an excuse to remove people from your life. If you don’t feel comfortable with this person’s presence in your life, then it’s goodbye. Your feelings, emotions, peace of mind, is all that matters. Life is too short and precious to have to put up with people we don’t like.
Turn negative thoughts into positives ones. I know you’ve heard this a million times, but it’s true – Brain rewiring is a thing! You control your brain (so - your thoughts) and not the other way around.
Getting closer to God. This may not apply to all, but it’s truly worth giving it a try. Helps you minimize any issue you might be facing. And you realize it’s not that deep... Nothing in this life is.
Emotional detachment. The moment you master this, you’ll be unstoppable in my opinion. It will help you take control of your life and regain focus. You’ll be able to deal with breakups, job rejections, any negative experience, much more easily.
Eliminating negative behaviour. Say goodbye to: binge watching series (all the time), never-ending scrolling on social media and basically excessive useless phone activity. Just take a look at you screen activity and you'll know why this is important. When I noticed that I was wasting HOURS and DAYS on my phone, I realized how serious and dangerous this is. This is time wasted that I'll never get back. Could've used like half of it for something much more beneficial and fun!
Practice mindfulness. Google mindfulness exercises and do them! This helped me with my anxiety and overthinking. Can be as short as a 5-minute breathing exercise. And if you find yourself very interested, research a guy called Wim Hoff. Apparently, he’s the GOAT when it comes to this topic.
Find a hobby. Artistic, physical or educational. Anything you enjoy. This will help you emotionally and mentally. Work shouldn't consume your entire life!
That's pretty much most of it. We deserve to live a beautiful life, not one filled with misery and negativity. No matter how many mistakes we make, we're still human and we're only here once - why not make the most of it?
I hope this helps at least one person :) Let me know your thoughts!
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Just before con, I had earned a reward for doing my chores on the app we use called obedience. One reward is an item from my Amazon wishlist. She surprises me with something special. She got me a pair of Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones! They're perfect. So comfortable, can't hear shit except for the music. I missed art group today but I'm hoping to go next month and I'll bring these with me. I can listen to my music without bothering my caregiver. Flutter is so good to me.
What are the best ways to affirm and speak positively into your life?
What advice will you give to your younger self right now?
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I thought this was interesting and I am adding this to my journal. Please join me.
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It’s no secret that stress affects more than our mood. It can take a toll on our mental and physical health as well. You could be embodying stress without even realizing it! If you’re dealing with digestive issues, head pain, fatigue, panic attacks, or high blood pressure that is out of the ordinary for you, and you’ve ruled out all other possible causes, you may be experiencing physical manifestations of stress — even if you’re not sure what’s stressing you out in the first place.
Take a minute to check in with yourself and find where you’re holding tension in your body. Can you identify what’s causing that tension? What can you do to try to relieve some of that stress over the next couple of days?
❤️ P.S. If you need a few ideas to get started, check out this Mighty story that’s full of quick and easy ways to ground yourself when you’re especially stressed or anxious: 15 Grounding Exercises to Manage Stress From Anxiety or Trauma
#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #selfcare #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Anxiety #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #Migraine #MentalHealth #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Cancer #Caregiving #AutoimmuneDisease
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If you live with a chronic mental or physical illness, you’ve probably received unsolicited — and most likely unhelpful — advice. A lot of folks hear that someone lives with a chronic condition, mental illness, disability, etc., and they become determined to “fix” us or at least tell us about the magical supplement their barber’s niece’s college roommate’s aunt took that “cured” them. Whether the advice-giver genuinely has good intentions or just feels the need to spout unhelpful information, receiving unsolicited advice can be pretty darn annoying.
All that being said, there’s actually some good advice out there. That’s part of the reason why I’m so grateful for communities like The Mighty: I’ve learned so much about living with my health conditions from fellow spoonies! For instance, Mighty staffer @xokat introduced me to the Headache Hat (an ice pack that wraps around your head) in 2022, and it’s been a crucial component of my migraine self-care kit ever since.
Have you received any health advice that’s actually been helpful? If not, what advice would you give to someone else with your health condition(s)?
📰 P.S. Your answer may be used (anonymously) in a future Mighty newsletter!
#MightyMinute #selfcare #CheckInWithMe #MightyTogether #CheerMeOn #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Depression #Migraine #RareDisease #Disability #Parenting #Caregiving #ADHD #Spoonie
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When your mood dips, it can be helpful to have some go-to self-care techniques and practices up your sleeve so you can get on solid ground again. This can look like going outside, talking to friends and loved ones, playing video games, being creative, or even taking a break from your responsibilities.
What are your favorite techniques to practice when you’re feeling low? Share with us in the comments below.
#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #DistractMe #CheerMeOn #MentalHealth #selfcare #RareDisease #Disability #Parenting #Caregiving #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #alwaysinbed #Autism #ADHD
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Hi, my name is JasonCRPA. I'm a Peer Advocate at a not for profit recovery community and outreach center. I advocate for people with mental health and substance use disorder. I write for an online publication call the Sober Curator and I have a personal blog about my own personal mental health and recovery journey. www.ifithurtsithelps.com Nice to meet you all.
#MightyTogether #Depression #Recovery #SOBER #MentalHealth #selfcare #peeradvocate
1 reaction After not showering for a full year and a half, I finally took a shower today!!! #Depression #selfcare
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