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What not to say.

What not to say.

My writingsVeronica O26 June 2017mental health, what not to sayComment

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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 circumstanc

ERP is how OCD is treated. ERP refers to practicing confronting the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious and/or provoke your obsessions. The goal of ERP is not to eliminate intrusive thoughts.

These are normal and everyone

BPD is perhaps one of the most stigmatised mental health conditions. People with BPD (& there are a few other names in the works) face discrimination and judgment from people generally and often also from health professionals too.

Having BPD ca

What is OCD?

#ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #erp #neurodiversity #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #autism

Sensory sensitivity refers to an increased or decreased response to sensory input, such as sounds, lights, textures, or smells. People with sensory sensitivities may feel overwhelmed, distressed, or uncomfortable in environments that others find typi

ARTICLE: // Mental Illnesses are not metaphors

Our culture really seems to dramatise things in a peculiar way. We’re ‘depressed’ when we’re merely briefly upset. We keep changing our mind so we’re ‘bipolar’.

Ways to reframe our words to ourselves and others. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness

Some important things for everyone to remember. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

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

I hope you can care and love yourself <3

#anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhe

A reminder from your kind mind &hearts;️

#storyofthemind #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthrecovery #recovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #adhd #autism #anxiety #depression #bipolardisorder #ocd #obsessivecomplusivedisorder #psychosis #bpd #pts

Some self care for difficult days &hearts;️ #mentalhealthrecovery #selfcare #anxiety #depression #autism #ocd #adhd #wellness

Rest is a part of moving forward. Not a delay. #mentalhealthrecovery #anxiety #autism #adhd #depression #wellness #wellbeing #inspirational

Mental health is a lot more complicated than it appears 🌈

#storyofthemind #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthrecovery #recovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #adhd #autism #anxiety #depression #bipolardisorder #ocd #obsessivecomplusivedisorder #p

Ways to reframe our words to ourselves and others. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness

Cognitive Distortions in OCD 
Here are just a few of the common cognitive distortions seen in #ocd

“Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that can skew how you perceive situations, often making things feel more intense or negative th

Unfuckwithable” (adj.) when you’re truly at peace and in touch with yourself, and nothing anyone says or does bothers you, and no negativity or drama can touch you.

Guest article by @normalizebeingdifferent <3

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I am very excited that the survey for my OT Honours Project at the University of Sydney has been released!

Official details are on the picture and in the text below and going to the link will walk you through how to participate in the survey if you&

Information sheet - ADHD

WHAT IS ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that makes it hard to function in at least two areas of life, such as at hom

Every autistic person experiences the world in their own way - from how they think and learn, how they connect with others and process their surroundings.

Research shows that 50-80% of autistic people will experience a mental health condition.

Auti

The “window of tolerance” is a term used to describe the optimal zone of arousal where a person is able to function and respond to stress in a healthy, balanced way. When you’re within your window of tolerance, you’re generall

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