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My Take on managing Mental Illness

My Take on managing Mental Illness

Featured WritersVeronica O29 August 2017anxiety, depression, featured writer Comments

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For individuals with autism, sensory experiences often carry profound significance. Sensory sensitivity—whether as an intense overreaction or an unresponsiveness to environmental stimuli—is a core feature of autism. It can appear as early

Mental Health Reminders:

- feelings are temporary

- you are more than just your struggles

- make time for yourself

- you are worthy

Please give yourself some love today <3

#storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery

there is hope. even when your brain tells you there isn’t.

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IMAGINING OCD (only for a moment) - this was told to me once by my psychiatrist about a workshop for professionals he went to. This is how they were told to imagine it: 1. Write down the name of the person most dearest to you on a piece of paper. 2

Seeing this for the first time really helped make things make sense for me.

This image offers a visual representation of what the autism spectrum might look like. Contrary to what some may assume, the autism spectrum is not linear. Instead, it can

Remember. Rest is part of moving forward. Not a delay. #storyofthemind

What does recovery mean to you?

"Recovery is a deeply personal journey, and it looks different for everyone. It's not a one-size-fits-all experience, and the meaning of recovery can shift depending on the individual and their circumstances.

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Not Pretending - Stories of young #autistic women

“People aren’t pretending to be autistic just because they don’t behave or look similar to the autistic people you are already aware of in your life. If you’ve met one person

DEAR MAN teaches us a strategy for effective communication. Using this skill, we can learn to express our needs and wants in a way that is respectful to themselves and others, increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes.

DESCRIBE - Clearly and co

The invisible mask - stories of young women with autism.

I recently asked for input regarding young women's experiences with autism to write some articles showing lots of people's experiences.

Thank you for those who participated (link still in bio

The TIPP skill is intended to change your body chemistry quickly in order to reduce the effects of an overwhelmed emotional mind; where your thinking and behaviours are controlled by your overwhelming emotions.

T - temperature - change your body tem

IMAGINING OCD (only for a moment) - this was told to me once by my psychiatrist about a workshop for professionals he went to. This is how they were told to imagine it: 1. Write down the name of the person most dearest to you on a piece of paper. 2

Going through a tough time doesn’t undo the progress you have made.

One for myself today <3

I hope you can care and love yourself <3

#anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #

remember. rest is part of moving forward. not a delay.

I hope you can care and love yourself <3

#anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #menta

Are you an avid writer with something to say about #mentalhealth #neurodiversity or disability? Message us to chat about getting your article published on storyofthemind.org

Tag anyone you know who might be interested or if you have any questions et

As a rather misunderstood group, what do you - as a young woman with autism or autistic, really want people to know about being autistic? Let us know in the comments below and we can see if there are any common experiences <3

#autism #autismaware

You are so loved, today and everyday.

I hope that one day you can care and love. yourself as you are able to do for others. <3

#anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatt

Tag someone who may need this message today. &hearts;️

Lots of love to you today xx

#autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #mindfulness #

Hello I’m... struggling but trying my best.

Tag someone who may need this message today. &hearts;️

Lots of love to you today xx

#autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself

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