"The things we judge ourselves for—the anxiety, the coping mechanisms, the ways we try to escape—often began as ways to survive. And survival is not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be understood.” ~Matt Little
The hidden survival patterns I mistook for brokenness: https://t.co/rybr6KYGYN
Try this book to help you get started or to just keep
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You Are Not What You Think: The Egoless Path to Self-Esteem and Generous Love . David Richo
Grounding exercise for when anxiety spikes. Save this. 🖤
5 things you can SEE. 4 you can TOUCH. 3 you can HEAR. 2 you can SMELL. 1 you can TASTE. The 5-4-3-2-1 method pulls your nervous system back into the present moment when panic tries to take you elsewhere. Bookmark this. Share it with someone it could help. #anxiety
Not everything needs a response right now.
The pressure to reply instantly, decide immediately, and always be 'on' is a modern stressor with no biological precedent. Practise the pause. A 10-minute delay before responding to a stressful message can prevent a lot of regret — and a lot of cortisol.
Therapy isn't a last resort. It's maintenance.
We service our cars before they break down. We should do the same for our minds. Therapy isn't for 'broken' people — it's for anyone who wants to understand themselves better. Normalising this is part of what changes culture. 💬 #mentalhealth
Anxiety lies. Here's how to talk back.
Anxiety whispers worst-case scenarios as if they're facts. Next time it strikes, ask: 'Is this thought true? Is it 100% certain? What would I tell a friend thinking this?' You're not dismissing the feeling — you're auditing it. 🔍
"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." - William Arthur Ward #gratitude
Your body keeps the score — so move it.
Even a 10-minute walk changes your brain chemistry. Movement releases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) literally fertilizer for your neurons. You don't need a gym. You need to get up and go. Where will you walk today? #Mentalhealth
You are not your thoughts.
Thoughts pass through like weather. You are the sky — not the storm. Noticing the difference is the first step to mental freedom. Try this today: when a negative thought arrives, say 'I notice I'm having the thought that…' and watch it lose some power.