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Writing haikus, sharing mental health thoughts, and trying to add good things to this world. (Trying). If there’s a typo I probably wasn’t wearing my glasses.
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This is true. Culturally men are raised to suppress their emotions in a stoic manner. This is damaging and unhealthy. Men need the safety and ability to learn emotional intelligence. Then they need to learn how to resolve conflicts without the goal of being right or resorting to self deprecation.
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I’m proud of you for breaking generational trauma. You have shown that love is a choice and that you choose to love your own son is beautiful. No one tells us how to be parents or adults either so maintaining that beautiful relationship is amazing. Be proud of what you have done and who he is.
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I am proud of you for taking care of yourself. I wish there were better ways that didn’t involve pills. But you are choosing to care for yourself and that’s worth celebrating! Keep on surviving.
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The doctor in response.
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I love the Kimbap rolls in the frozen section. They are a Korean version of Sushi that is eaten warm. I also love the warm and serve food in the deli area. My favorite right now are focaccia pizza and chicken tacos. But Costco is about the treasure hunt, new stuff frequently and for limited time.
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You are a survivor and being on disability does not make you less than anyone. I am proud of you for taking care of yourself and exploring how to live a fulfilled life. You deserve love, respect, and safety.
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This is disheartening to hear. Thank you for raising awareness and pointing out the risk to our most vulnerable. We need champions for the few to help protect basic human dignity. That’s starts with awareness being spread by warriors like you. Thank you for being their voice.
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You’re a survivor and your deserve to be seen. I am proud of your for making it this long. You are worthy of love and you are not alone. Despite us not being there in person, we are with you and we lift you up. Continue to be strong.
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I’m proud of you for fighting the good fight. Everyone deserves to be protected, and protecting the few does not diminish the protections that many are afforded. You are the voice and the champion of the few and for that I am proud. Keep up the work and one day you will rest in your good deeds.
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Today, you are seen. Your pain is real and valid and despite what the world says it’s significant. You deserve to feel safety and security. I know the rhetoric of a few make it seem like fraud in the system is overwhelming and questioning real pain. That’s frustrating. You are a survivor.
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You deserve to be loved and seen. You are a survivor. You are worthy.
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Yes. John Maxwell writes of the 5 levels of leadership. Strength alone is a sign of level one: authority. These people lead based on title. Higher level leaders empower, inspire, and develop people to be the best versions of themselves at work and in life.
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I’m proud of you for seeking help again. I did counseling but opted not to take meds for almost 10 years. But I found that I reached a point where I needed them again. Mental health is an ongoing journey. Keep taking daily steps forward and things will start to feel better. You are not alone.
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Don’t forget seeds. Start saving seeds from fresh produces
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You deserve peace and your deserve to be seen. I’m proud of you for establishing your boundaries and keeping detractors at arms length. We need to be open and honest about our mental health so that we can deal with them in a healthy manner. Keep being you!
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The culture of my organization is to be vulnerable as leaders and to use the resources we have benefits for (EAP, clam app, employee resource groups, etc.). Leaders are stronger when they are vulnerable, helping to reassure their followers that they are not alone.
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Our brains try to dissociate from pain so that it can survive. This is the foundation of trauma. What you experienced is real and your brain distancing from it is normal. I’m proud of you for recognizing it. Allow yourself to feel the emotional pain from the experience. You are a survivor.
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It’s okay to not know where to start and be. You are learning to recognize and express your trauma as emotions. That takes time and patience because trauma is strong emotions never fully realized. I’m proud of you for recognizing the need for help.
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Art is expression. Expression is emotion. Trauma is emotion. Trauma as art is healthy and people connect with it not from a capitalist lens, but of a need to feel seen. We pay artists for their art not to make them rich, but to empower them to say what our hearts struggle to reveal within our soul.
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I think no one in America could vote then. We are all traumatized. We are just dealing with it in polar opposite ways right now. What this world needs is another Mister Rogers to help us learn how to express our hidden trauma in healthy ways again.
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You are a light and it’s okay for you to miss a post/update. I am happy that you and your partner are taking such a big step. I’m proud of you for your consistency and choosing to prioritize your life right now.
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Sometimes our mental health needs a break. I know a lot of us right now are feeling the effects of mental health dips right now. I am proud of you for seeing that you needed a break. A Glee rewatch might be what you need. Personally I think Schitt’s Creek needs a rewatch right now.
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I think so many people are struggling with mental health right now and that’s okay. I’m proud of you for recognizing the state of your mental health. Know that you are not alone and we all deserve a little peace. We will survive this.
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Letting go is hard. I’m proud of you for taking steps to heal for yourself and to move forward. They may not see it, but you have put it into the universe and are trusting that it’s the right thing to do. Keep healing. I see you and this big moment you just had.
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Hold onto that optimism. We need that from you and others more and more each day.
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I love sunsets, hot balloons & green chili too. I’m proud of you for taking steps to heal your trauma. You are a survivor and you deserve some peace in life. While 10 years feels like forever, taking time to celebrate how your grown in that to years is special. Congrats and I hope for more growth.
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It’s frustrating and disheartening to hear that people are trying to flip the script on racism. I’m proud of you for standing up to bigotry and disinformation. Seeing the reality of systems and choosing to different doesnt make u racist. You know this, but I wanted the world to see me saying it to u
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This is very kind. I am proud of you for making relationship building a big part of our mental health journey. Neurodivergents tend to have rejection sensitivity. Knowing that and taking extra steps is a great relationship builder. Speaking of, how are you doing? I’m a little out of sorts from news.
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Interesting thoughts, does this mean embrace the feeling of shame and still lean into living that shame out? Or stop feeling shame and just be comfortable in your own sexuality? A large part of being comfortable in sexuality is to fully trust your partner. That comes with time and true intimacy.
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Deregulation assumes that companies will naturally do the right things. We have seen this be false for a century and a half. we need to find either capitalism 2.0 or abandon capitalism for the health of the earth. Tall order for people addicted to convenience and consumption. /|\
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I often write out the things that bother me. I also take the step of identifying which of these things I can do something about and which I can’t. For the things that I can do something about I create goals to change. For the rest I let go. Burning, scratching out, or throwing a way the list helps.
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I think the diagnosis is secondary to getting the treatment that helps you. You are getting the help you need and that’s the real victory. I’m proud of you for standing firm in what matters. You are a survivor and the label of ADHD/BiPolar don’t really matter if you are getting the right help.
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I’m proud of you for setting boundaries with your phone and protecting your mental health. I think your strategy is realistic in that we can’t completely walk away from technology while still creating a physical barrier to keep you from doom scrolling. Thank you for sharing!
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You are not alone in this journey. I’m proud of you for recognizing the need for both, and I hope that it becomes easier to switch between the two. Your priority right now is to survive because you make a difference. Don’t feel guilty if you step away from the news for awhile. You deserve peace.
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He can be that and traumatized too. I don’t wish to give the man an excuse, I hope to understand the pathology of a narcissist. And more over how Musk is controlling trump through exploiting trumps trauma triggers to get what he wants. Musk is a psychopath who is manipulating a narcissist.
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Another method is the five senses exercise. The reason you do either exercise is that you hijack the brain to give the prefrontal cortex primary control instead of the amygdala. Some people find math helpful too. I hope this help. Proud of you for trying it and still going to your appointment!
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You deserve a little treat regardless of your mental health. You are worthy of loving yourself and buying some games is a good show of self-love. Loving yourself consistently helps your overall mental health. I’m proud of you for doing something for yourself.