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Overcoming

When I come to this group, it's so obvious how much strength is here. There are so many posts from people asking for help, which is a huge sign of strength, and even more comments with people showing their support and sharing life lessons that they've learned along the way. Everyone here knows that this world is full of suffering. There's nothing anyone can do about that. But you all are evidence that this world is also full of overcoming that suffering. This is evidence that you are all full of strength and the power to change yourself for the better. How many people here believe in the power of themselves? Do you have any examples of how you've demonstrated this to yourself or others?

Also, I'm so grateful for all of you and would love to get to know you all better outside of The Mighty, so if you're on Instagram, feel free to reach out at:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?

#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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Here’s an article I wrote for anyone who needs a little motivation in their mental health journey.

Seeking help for mental health is not a sign of weakness but rather a courageous step towards healing and self-improvement. Just as we seek medical attention for physical ailments, it’s essential to prioritize our mental well-being. Mental health issues are common and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

Getting help allows us to gain perspective, learn coping strategies, and develop resilience. Moreover, reaching out for support reduces the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering a more understanding and compassionate society. By seeking help, we empower ourselves to lead healthier, happier lives, demonstrating strength and self-awareness. And i hope everyone had a good weekend.

Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Doing in My Mental Health Journey #ADHD #MentalHealth #Addiction #Anxiety #BipolarDepression #Depression

Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Doing in My Mental Health Journey

A peer supporter's guide on reframing on empowering the way we define and relate to our mental health.
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Every precious moment

Trying to cherish the time we have left! I can't imagine my kitty nit being beside me anymore. And I'm not going to, until I have to!
#EmotionalSupportAnimal #Anxiety #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #Addiction

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Adhd/ addictions and creative andohenia we experience when we stop creating and return to it after a rough patch leaves you feeling like this cat.

If you have adhd and you are self medicating and not on your meds…. Do NOT DO stimulants. I literally had a year and a half of using cocaine and working multiple jobs being high functioning but also having to go to work every day with my addiction leading me. It’s been so hard to get through this period and I have relapsed a few times but COKE is not the same for us. It’s the same feeling as my meds I didn’t get high I got functional and I was able to get my thoughts in a less scattered state.

This is more a statement than a usual post but recovery with adhd if your coping with this… im here for you and what helped me the most is having a hobby or job I cared about to hyper focus on a day after I quit I made my hobbies my new drug… well the first time, I then found myself so deep in the addiction that I started to feel like I had no self my own hobbies I loved for years I felt so bad about because they were all feeling like I was restarting, it wasn’t until a week and a half that my andohenia ((loss of joy in life and previous things I loved))) slowly came back.

You keep pushing even if it is hard, you aren’t going to beat yourself for being rusty or not having the same impact with your work when you took a break from doing it…. Your joy will come back but photographers and creatives who like to share, please don’t stop. It might feel like your presence is not the same and that will make you wonder if you’re ever going to be enough again maybe you feel a lil rejected from your audience especially if it’s been a long time and you’re still not seeing the audience… Don’t allow the external to be that dictator, all us creatives are getting back to the root of our joy, we began this venture at zero be proud to be back and the numbers are not validating your work. You are. Be proud. Keep it up don’t let algorithms define you. I spiralled after not posting for ages and having them flop especially because my account was based on not only photos I curate but the pictures are of me. That beat my confidence to a pulp and made me feel worse about myself, I suggest being realistic about your expectations & if you don’t actually look bad in your eyes or that different; it’s not you, it’s the algorithm and ever changing trends… I went from 500 likes a post to 90 with only 500 views and I felt I was ugly and I quit the second time around. Don’t, do that.

Keep bulking your work in your portfolio and release it over the course of a month if your bulk shoot. Your numbers will be back when the algorithm cares but if they don’t then you keep working , it took me a year to build my numbers and only one year to tear it down remember how hard you worked to get the numbers in the first place. You have to be okay with not continuously getting more validation from people because the more you don’t care and post you’ll see them come back but more so not caring and filling yourself with joy on your passion, who can steal that from u?

My joy was there when I did the creating and I let it slip when I didn’t get validated; you know what is quality when you’ve done it in the past and your most likely not rusty enough to loose your eye for a good peice of work.

Don’t let yourself make the mistake I made and only feeling worth when you are seen. It hurt so much to have my audience not notice my absence, but that’s what makes social media so annoying. You can’t just hop back to the same numbers when you’re no longer in the same algorithmic position you were.

Anywho hope you validate yourself and don’t stop being creative thankfully most y’all probably don’t do that with self portraits so your spiraling will be more short handed but, if you relate I love u. I hope you heal and I hope you reconnect with the joy and happiness that hobby brings you without the pain that follows after questioning if you’re all a sudden completely different even though you see pics and know it’s the same person you don’t see the same joy in yourself and that is the only thing you have lost.

It’s unique person to person if you did harder stuff or longer term using probably a lot harder to feel confident about yourself than you liked to be. But you’re beautiful and your joy will be what makes you stand out, your story is worth some pride. Be vulnerable when you don’t know how to handle it but do that at your own pace. You might now have a new chapter where you’re not just a face but someone’s motivation to get clean.

I hope y’all don’t do coke ever but I know the ones who have walked that path with adhd understand it is not easy to stop when it’s a dependency because no one can tell you’re doing it and you almost function better — also ur not going to be able to do longterm drugs and just take meds and have them work as well as they did because you now have a new level of dopamine dependency that is going to make your meds dose feel like it did, you have to quit dry and move back to meds when it’s out the system 2-3 weeks later you will be able to get better again. It’s a rough one & if you smoke weed or live somewhere that’s legal keep that close by because you need to be grounded and trading your addictive habits for something else when you don’t get joy in anything you once loved is hard. Atleast weed is less expensive and aggressive for your body and your joy can return to you and you can replace the kush with a new goal and a hyper focus to keep yourself moving forward. It’s therapeutic to look for pride in yourself when you are always looking for it in others.

I still struggle but being more self aware makes me really think about myself in a softer lense… well aside from bad bpd days. I still don’t feel as good as I did before but I think that’s because I’m not proud of my actions, isolation and my relapse. I’m rediscovering myself again as I felt I did in that period I have a hard time being able to not overthink my jokes or stories, I hope I one day don’t compare my past to my now. I PRAY ONE DAY my best day will be in the future and I will no longer fear my peak self was at 22 years old when I only had the love for myself because a few strangers thought i was kinda cool.

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#Isolation #Loneliness #listenening #MentalHealth #Addiction Hello everybody/anybody

Be available today for your people, opening up and being a listening ear to someone who is in a crisis right now can really be the difference and can save lives, just by listening and being available! ##onpoint

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Book recommendations for attachment theory and codependency?? Or any thing that you can think of as any form of media that impacted you deeply ?

Recently come to my own conclusions on my personal attachment issues and I’m looking for books that helped people understand their own attachment style better! Preferably one that covers all types of the attachment types so I can learn about the people around me for the best possible outcome for relationships & my understanding of them.

I’m realizing I have codependent tendencies but only when I get in longterm relationships so it’s leaving me to rediscover myself again. Im open to all media, books,podcasts, videos and anything that might’ve personally helped you with attachment issues in the past! We don’t have to be healed fully to share because we are all healing and creating a secure attachment is a journey with ups and downs.

Anywho if you don’t have anything on this subject I love all forms of self help, or media/ books you found inspiring all these things are positive outlets I think about to keep myself busy when I’m not doing the best.

My fave book for inspiration is tuesdays with morrie- Mitch albloom a great book on perspective, appreciation of life no matter the circumstances.

When I’m slipping I re read this one it’s great for gratitude and for me it reminds me to stay mindful.

Have a blessed week everyone and stay healthy and safe. Much love chluha. #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ADHD #ADHDInGirls #MentalHealth #EBooks #Addiction

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Feeling feelings

I know that many people who are here, are here because they feel things so deeply. This can be the pain they have for themselves, but it can also be pain on behalf of others, sometimes complete strangers. I understand that this pain can really wear you out and bring you down, but at times it can also be uplifting and you can be a light of this world. For those of you who experience this, especially when it seems like it's too much, what do you to do manage all your feelings?

Also, I'm so grateful for all of you and would love to get to know you all better outside of The Mighty, so if you're on Instagram, feel free to reach out at:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?

#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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