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    What's Your Quirky Health Habit?

    We all live with different quirks, whether it be physical or mental health problems, there's a lot to navigate! So my question is - what is a funky health quirk you have?

    I'll go first. Sometimes when I feel like I'm going to pass out, I look at myself in the mirror because I want to see what I look like when I black out. Not that I'd even be able to watch it happen....because that's not really how passing out works. But still. I'm intrigued.

    Another one - when I have to take salt tablets for my POTS, I LOVE sucking on them. So much. They are delicious. I feel like a cow, licking a salt block but I don't even care. Bon Appetit.

    So how about you? Any funky quirks or confessions?

    #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #posturalorthostatictachycardia #POTS #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #PanicDisorder #Dysautonomia #Therapy #MyCondition #LivingWithPOTS #selfcare #Recovery

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    5% ●
    It’s your career and how you make money
    13% ●
    You get inspired by your favorite artist or other creators
    28% ●
    It’s one of the main ways you express yourself
    6% ●
    You get inspired by the outdoors
    44% ●
    You use it as an outlet to process feelings and experiences.
    4% ●
    Other (share in the comments below!)
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    Boundaries Are Self-Care In Action

    Pause for a moment and think about all the things that are being asked of you. When we give all of our selves to so many other people and things, we are often left with no energy, time and love for ourselves. Protecting your own needs is a critical part of honoring your self worth.

    It's not only "okay" to say no to things that do not serve us, it is our obligation to our own self-care and peace to decide how to use our energy, time and resources. Boundaries are self-care in action.

    #selfcare inaction #boundaries

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    VACATE

    "Emptying a space for the new to be revealed." So that is what happens when we take a vacation! Word Baths are my morning meditation, I ask for a word for the day, write down what pops into my head and then define it. (My husband Ron (and sons) built this beautiful wooden kayak.) #dailyaffirmations #dailyrituals #definitions #Meditation #anxietyrelief #anxietysupport #Ptsdrecovery #PTSDawareness #Selflove #selfcare #UlcerativeColitis #AnalCancer #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #NarcissisticAbuse #CoerciveControl

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    How do you deal with pain?

    I had one of the worst flares of my life last night and woke up with a high level of pain this morning. I'm taking my meds, praying and meditating, using distraction and relaxation techniques. Still, it's extremely difficult to deal with all this. How do you do it? What are your most helpful resources or tools to help you deal with your pain? #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Erythromelalgia #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression #selfcare #MentalHealth #SmallFiberNeuropathy #Fibromyalgia

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    18% ●
    Take a break
    18% ●
    Put my needs first
    21% ●
    Express how I feel
    20% ●
    Stand up for myself
    20% ●
    Ask for help
    3% ●
    Other (Share how you would finish the sentence below ⬇️)
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    3 "I Need You Alive Things"

    Three Things that say "I need You Alive"

    1.Family member. Whoever you have cherish them. If you can hug them. Call or text. Reach out. Thank them for being in your corner. Thank yous are so powerful.

    2.Pet. I have a dog. The love of my life and adds some needed structure to my day. Also someone to talk to. You can have a cat, gerbil, ferret, even a fish. The key is something you need to take care of.

    3.A plant. This is my favorite because it is the easiest and you can see the results. Look into getting a plant that is suited for where you live.

    *** Some suggest three: one for sight, smell, and one you can eat.

    Hope this helps!

    Stay strong. You are worth. You are not alone! #selfcare #MentalHealth #Men #Distractions

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    3 Things that say "I Need You Alive"

    Three Things that say "I need You Alive"

    Family member. Whoever you have cherish them. If you can hug them. Call or text. Reach out. Thank them for being in your corner. Thank yous are so powerful. Pet. I have a dog. The love of my life and adds some needed structure to my day. Also someone to talk to. You can have a cat, gerbil, ferret, even a fish. The key is something you need to take care of. A plant. This is my favorite because it is the easiest and you can see the results. Look into getting a plant that is suited for where you live. *** Some suggest three one for sight, smell, and one you can eat.

    Hope this helps!

    Stay strong. You are worth. You are not alone! #selfcare #MentalHealth #Smallthings

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    How do you use fashion to express yourself?

    Fashion is a form of creative expression. Whether you’re a beauty influencer mega-fan or have a nifty collection of colorful compression socks (hi, it’s me), we all have a relationship — whether good, bad, or anywhere in between — with fashion.

    Do you express yourself through fashion by wearing bright colors or all black? Maybe you stay true to yourself by rocking some comfy sweats or high heels.

    Or maybe you’re like me and wish you could express yourself through your clothing and makeup more, but your mental and physical health has other plans.

    How do you use fashion to express yourself? How do you wish you could use fashion to express yourself?

    #MentalHealth #RareDisease #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #Parenting #selfcare #CheckInWithMe

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    Latest Blog Post

    Embrace your uniqueness:

    seethegood.info/2023/03/05/you-were-made-to-shine-by-amy-temple

    #MentalHealth #selfcare #Selfesteem #Selfconfidence #inspirational #InspirationalQuotes #Motivational

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