strength

Mighties:

We all struggle at some point whether it be with mental illness or physical health problems. This is just a sad fact of life but the good news is that we are stronger than what is in front of us. Sure our health problems may never go away but don't let that discourage you from reaching your goals and dreams. You are just as special as anyone else and just as capable even if you have limitations. There is something that makes each of unique.

If you're struggling with negative or anxious thoughts like I am then take a breath and acknowledge it. The more you acknowledge it the less power it seems to have over you. Sometimes our thoughts are misleading only guided by emotion. This is okay so long as we are willing to work with it. Struggling does not make you less than, it makes you human.

We are all on this journey of life together and our struggles possess the ability to teach us things. Some lessons are hard to face while others come quite easily.

The point is, you are stronger and more capable than you give yourself credit for. I sometimes downplay may accomplishments but I shouldn't. Neither should you. If you got out of bed today-good. If you ate-good. If you went to work-good. Every little accomplishment deserves attention no matter how small. By celebrating our victories we validate ourselves and we deserve that. Our feelings and situations are valid even if others don't think so.

I am an abuse survivor and I am proud of myself for speaking up and telling my truth. I hope that by doing so I can show other survivors that it is okay to speak up, even if you are afraid. I know I was.

What I am saying is, you got this. Whatever life throws at you is not impossible. So go out there and shine like the brilliant person you are because that's the world needs, more people like you. I believe in you.

As always please stay safe and reach out for help if you need to.

#BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #PTSD #SexualAbuse #EmotionalAbuse #Life #strength #MightyTogether

I remember there was a time when I didn't want to live, I struggled with #SuicidalIdeation and even attempted suicide in 2019. Just typing those words takes me back. Yet today's inspirational quote reminds me that despite all the #Abuse I've survived that I am still here. #Depression is a scary and dark place as well as being lonely. It tricks you into thinking that you are not worth it and that no one loves you. I bought into this. Especially because I was still getting over having been abandoned. I was living by myself and had no family to support me.

Not to mention I was undiagnosed which didn't help much. I was struggling with #PTSD symptoms and was later on diagnosed with #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder which I am still struggling to accept. I've been hospitalized for mental health before so I know how scary it is to be in a place where you're not sure what's going on. I know how hard it is to keep going and relying on yourself. I used to #Selfharm by cutting. So I totally understand anyone that is struggling. I'm in weekly therapy too. All I can say to anyone struggling is, I believe in you. I know how scary it is and that's okay. I hope you have support and can make the best life for yourself. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts/urges PLEASE SEEK HELP. You are worth it! Your life matters. Don't let what happened to you defeat you. You got this!

#SexualAbuse #EmotionalAbuse #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Inspiration #Quotes #Life #SuicidalIdeation #Love #Hope #strength #MightyTogether #Selfharm

Not sure how long this episode is going to last but a combination of things have really helped. One of those things being a change in outlook. I no longer look at my depressed #BipolarDisorder episodes as hopeless like I used to. They are more manageable because I changed my outlook. I am not saying that it doesn't get to me some days, some days are harder than others. But I manage to remain thankful. Also lifestyle and diet changes help a lot. Lemon water is a natural mood booster and ever since I've been drinking it I've been happier. Not like mania happy but just happy in general. I highly suggest drinking lemon water if you want to get healthy or to experience its mental health benefits. Having coping strategies also helps. I use writing as my main outlet (as you can see) but for some people it may be something else. Especially with having #PTSD it's important to have a go to coping mechanism. But even when my #PTSD isn't acting up I use writing as a way to unwind. I'm not sure what I use for #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder but I suppose that because it has a lot to do with self-perception that I can start on that. So as you can see, all these factors help to get me through. Today I am thankful for the ability to share my journey with others. What has helped you to cope?

#BipolarDisorder #Depression #PTSD #Abuse #abusesurvivor #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #thankful #Blessed #Hope #Inspiration #Striving #thriving #strength #Writing #coping #Lifestlye

So far this week I've been doing okay. I have a lot to be proud of myself for. Like I mentioned in a previous post, I can tell my story without getting too triggered. I can release all those pent up emotions that have been blocking my path. There are days when my anxiety acts up but I can move through it relatively easily now.

There are so many things I am grateful for. I believe it is important to show gratitude. I am here and well (mostly). I have people that love me, I have a job and somewhere to live. It is the little things.

I do my best to manage my physical and mental health. I am slowly healing from my past of abuse. I am slowly getting to where I want to be. My path continues to clear as I begin to love and accept myself and what I have survived. It is not an easy path. I still have days and sometimes weeks where the negativity seeps back in. But I continue to heal.

The more I see the positive in my life the more clear my path will become. I am not going to tell you to stay positive because I know that advice doesn't always work but I will tell you to be grateful. Sometimes all it takes is a grateful heart. May you find what you are looking for and may your path clear for you too. Stay strong and you will be okay.

#PTSD #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #SexualAbuse #SexualAssault #strength #MightyTogether #Asthma #checkin #abusesurvivor #Selfharm #suicideattemptsurvivor #Healing #Writing