Catherine Humenuk, LCSW

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[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Did you know that somewhere between 20-38% of 911 calls are related to mental health or social issues?

No matter how you feel about law enforcement, I think we can all agree that the police are not ideal mental healthcare providers.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

The most important thing you can do for your #mentalhealth on social media:

Learn to ignore information that doesn’t apply to you.

Creators create for an algorithm, they don’t know anything about you - it’s your job to figure out whether their posts are relevant to your life.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

THIS DOESNT MEAN YOURE DOING SOMETHING WRONG!
Your brain needs time to adjust to the new normal.
Go back to what works: double down on your skills, soothe your distress, pause before acting.
It will pass. It might take a while, but it is temporary (7/7)

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

We don’t talk about this often, but we should:
When you “level up” in your #BPD recovery, you’re likely to face an increase in symptoms.
This doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong!
But we need to normalize it, or people will get discouraged & give up. (1/7)

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

When you make big life changes, suddenly the expectations shift. You aren’t sure what to expect from your new life circumstances - and you’re not sure what’s expected of you.
Your brain tells you this is dangerous. You start to have urges to behave ineffectively to cope (6/7)

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Transitional objects (stuffed animals, pictures, voicemails, etc) are are tangible proof of a relationship.
For people with #BPD, who struggle with fear of abandonment and object constancy, transitional objects can make time apart more bearable.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

What is included in a life worth living?
- work you feel good about
- rest without guilt
- meaningful human connection
- basic needs met
- freedom from oppression and the -isms

What else?

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

The future is not limited by your imagination. Just because you don’t know what good things are in store for you, doesn’t mean they’re not coming. The only way to find out is to stay alive. #bpdawarenessmonth

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
If you struggle with splitting, you might have trouble acknowledging when you make small steps towards healing. Your mind might tell you that it’s not enough, because life isn’t perfect yet.
Let it be enough for now, and try again tomorrow.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Why should you radically accept a problem, even if it’s not your fault?
Because wishing the past was different can’t change the past, but it CAN cause you suffering in the present.
When you practice radical acceptance, you still have the problem, but without the additional pain.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

@CarlDunnJr Failure at one thing, can’t be generalized to the whole person. It’s so common to think that failing at a task means you are stupid, or incompetent, when all it means is that you couldn’t accomplish that task.
Changing my understanding of failure changed my life.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Someone can feel terrible about what they did, without expressing remorse.
For someone with #BPD, expressing remorse can feel like giving the other person permission to abandon you.
It feels safer to ignore the issue w them - even while you feel intense self-loathing internally.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Mother’s Day is hard for many people, for many different reasons.
If this weekend is hard for you, please know you’re not alone.
It’s common to feel grief, anger, sadness, loneliness, and disappointment.
Please take care of yourself, and always put the phone down if you need.

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Awww, shucks 💚💚

[Lola @ItsLolaPhoenix]

A wonderful account with some great resources, especially on Instagram. 🖤

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

▪️books you have read
▪️art you’ve created
▪️gifts you’ve been given
▪️awards or certificates you’ve received
▪️any accomplishment you’re proud of
RT w/ more suggestions (3/)

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Tip for people who struggle with splitting on themselves & unstable self image:
Make an album on your phone, fill it with reminders of who you are, and all the things you have done that are in line w your values.
Scroll through the album when you need a reminder. (1/3)

[Catherine Humenuk, LCSW @catherinelcsw]

Ideas for the album - screenshots or pictures of:
▪️nice texts from loved ones, & nice texts YOU have sent to others
▪️you doing things you enjoy
▪️you with people you care about
▪️confirmation emails of time or money you have donated to charitable causes
(2/3)