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Whenever you have a terrible thought, switch your focus to your breath. The mind will try to distract you with thought activity, but just keep watching your breath. What happens when you do this? Can you try for 5 minutes?

Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.

The last video I made was in response to @gigix2 who asked about how to deal with depression. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.

~ 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

New week, new theme, but same Mightiness, friends!

This week we’re digging into reframing thoughts, which is a common skill taught in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The technique essentially boils down to taking negative thoughts and replacing them with more helpful ones — it’s not a cure-all, but it can be helpful for those of us that get frequently stuck in thought spirals or rumination.

But first, bringing awareness to our behaviors is a solid first step when learning how to reframe and shift our thoughts and mindset. Do you find that you overthink when you feel worried, anxious, or stressed?

#52SmallThings #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Trauma #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #CheckInWithMe #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Caregiving #Cancer #ADHD

I’m so sorry i was unable to access my profile on the app?!?

It’s sorted now and that makes me happy, it’s been a stressful few weeks and iv really needed my #MightyTogether family; facts ❤️🌿.

I’m celebrating EARTH DAY 2024 🌲🌍🙌🗣️
earthdaynetwork quotes ; “Plastic is toxic to all life! It's in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the clothes we wear. Exxon knew in the 1950s that burning fossil fuels would cause global warming, just as tobacco companies were aware of the link between cigarettes and cancer.”
Nature is a major part of my life, i’m planning my next trip, wild camping along the North Coast 500. It’s vital for me personally that i can get myself outside, outdoors i absorb the energy it provides; …. that fresh cut of grass scent; the birds song amazing, i can sit, smell and listen and my favourite part of nature is the sound of the brambling brooks ~ that right there! is for me pure beauty and brings clarity to my scattered thoughts 🌍🌲🌿💥🙌

Time for rest and relaxation is important! Let’s prepare to take it easy (if possible, even for a moment) for the weekend by getting some tasks, responsibilities, or chores out of the way.

Mighty staffer @xokat is going to try to catch up on a few loads of laundry, drop off her library books, pick up her prescriptions from the pharmacy, and restock on a few groceries.

What about you?

#52SmallThings #selfcare #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #Caregiving #Autism #ADHD #Grief #Cancer

Mighty staffer @xokat recently heard about something called the “intention cycle” — here are the five phases of it: Choose a word or phrase, set an intention around it, create specific goals, establish a routine to achieve those goals, and form good habits to keep it going.

Is this something you practice regularly? Does doing something intentionally give you a framework to make positive changes in your life or do you feel like it puts too much pressure on you? (Both experiences are valid, by the way!)

💫 P.S. If you need a hopeful read, here’s today’s pick: How Changing Your Mindset Can Open Up New Possibilities for Healing

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Grief #Parenting #Cancer #Autism #ADHD

So much of our pain comes from the way we treat ourselves. We do whatever we can to prevent other people from saying bad things about us, but we don't spend too much time stopping ourselves from thinking bad things about ourselves. Who is ready to make a change and honor themselves with kindness, gentleness, and support?

Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.

The last video I made was in response to @shreakinwarrior22016 who asked about how to deal with misconceptions about your specific mental health challenges. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.

~ 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

For my recovery from depression, it was vital I had someone with a different perspective. I've had about 9 therapists in my life, plenty of people who I got mental health advice from, and I have a mental health teacher who I listen to regularly in the evenings. New perspectives have been vital to my mental, physical, and spiritual growth. What about you? Do you have a mentor or friend who can help you with new perspectives?

Also, I started making video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.

The last video I made was in response to @synthia who asked about how to overcome a lack of motivation when battling depression. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.

~ 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

Whether it’s a high pain day, a low mental health day, or a just-released-from-the-hospital day, having “plan B meals” can help take one thing off your plate… er, put something on your plate? 

🍳 Find more chronic pain cooking hacks in the story: 21 Hacks That Can Make Cooking With Chronic Pain Easier

#selfcare #DistractMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheckInWithMe #Caregiving #RareDisease #Disability #Cancer