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Hello, there. Here, this is a safe haven where you can confess and let go of your struggles of self-harm and your road to recovery in complete safety. There are others out there, just like you. You're not alone. If you have any questions at all, feel free to message on anonymous or not, or submit. And always remember: You are LOVED. [Just as a warning: some posts may cause triggers. Please be careful, lovelies.] NOTICE: I AM NOT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. ALL STATEMENTS MADE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINION AND ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. IF YOU ARE IN DANGER WHETHER FROM YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE, OR HAVE A PLAN TO COMMIT SUICIDE, PLEASE STOP AND CALL A PROFESSIONAL OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF YOUR COUNTRY.

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person: I got this really cool internship/job. What are you doing this summer?

me: the best I can

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✌(രᴗര)✌ Did i ever tell you guys that i’m a big fan of Emm Roy’s doodles?

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These are so cute!!! You’re super talented. Keep at it.

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REMINDER: Superbowl Sunday is a day with high rates of domestic violence and abuse. If you have any suspicion or know any victims needing help today or any day, please call 911 or 1-800-799-7233.

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INFORMATION

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Living With Anxiety

Tips for Better Mental Health

General Anxiety

Beating Anxiety

PMS vs. PMDD

  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Information

International OCD Foundation

International OCD Foundation for Kids

Psyc Central: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Copings

Having a New Relationship to Your Obsessions

Overcoming Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Support

How to Cope with Someone That Has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Living with Someone Who Has OCD

  Panic Disorder

Information

American Psychiatry Association: Panic Disorder

Panic Attack

Coping

Coping with Panic Attacks Workbook

Exploring and Coping with Panic Attacks

Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks

Support

How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack

What to do When Someone Has a Panic Attack

  Phobias

Information

Agoraphobia: The Fear of Fear

American Psychiatric Association: Phobias

Phobias

Psyc Central: Agoraphobia Symptoms

Specific Phobia Symptoms

Specific Phobia: Treatments

Coping

6 Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety

Coping with Agoraphobia: 5 Things to Avoid

Must-Have Coping Strategies for Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety Disorder Self Help Tips

Support

Phobia Support for Family and Friends

  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Information

Health Care Toolbox

Pysc Central: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Coping

Coping with Flashbacks (1)

Coping with Flashbacks (2)

Coping with PTSD

Self-Help Strategies for  PTSD

Understanding and Coping with PTSD

Support

16 Ways to Help a Friend with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD: 5 Rules to Help a Friend

Coping

Alternatives Jar

Assorted Tips for Anxiety Sufferers

Coping Bank

Coping Skills

Emergency Coping Skills and Tool Box

Internet Distractions

Thought Diary

Tips to Manage Anxiety

When You Feel Anxious…

Ways to Relieve Anxiety Related Chest Pain

Natural Remedies

Eat, Meditate, Exercise – Treating Anxiety Naturally

How to Treat Anxiety Naturally

Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Support

7 Things Anxiety Sufferers Would Like their Family and Friends to Know

7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone with Anxiety

Anxiety and Helping Someone Cope

Friends and Relatives

Helping Family and Friends with Anxiety

How to Cope with a Loved One Experiencing Anxiety or Depression

How to Support an Anxious Partner

Tips for Family and Friends

Tips to Help a Friend with Anxiety

What to do When Someone You Love Is Anxious

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Conceited vs. Confidence

Conceited

“I look better than you.”

“You should look more like me.”

Confidence

“I look good.”

“I’m not ugly.”

“I love myself.”

I am cute.”

“I’m beautiful.”

Just some examples of the difference between being conceited and being confident. Get those shit straight.

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The first transgender suicide hotline in the US

For the first time, there is a hotline in the US that is staffed entirely by transgender people, to serve transgender people.  Everyone in the trans community needs to be spreading this around.  Lives could be saved. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860

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Reblog every time you see this, you could save a life. Don’t hesitate to contact them!

[recoveryisbeautiful]

“Paranoid personality disorder is a neglected topic in clinical psychiatry, and is often the subject of diagnostic confusion and therapeutic pessimism.”

(Source: Understanding and Managing Paranoid Personality Disorder)

“The use of the term paranoia in this context is not meant to refer to the presence of true delusions or psychosis, but implies the presence of ongoing, unbased suspiciousness and distrust of people. Despite the pervasive suspicions they have of others, patients with PPD are not delusional (except in rare, brief instances brought on by stress). Most of the time, they are in touch with reality, except for their misinterpretation of others’ motives and intentions.”

(Source: Healthy Place)

Mental Health (screenshots are from this site)

Healthline

Psyc Forums

[recoveryisbeautiful]

VIDEOS *you need to watch these* What Does Depersonalization/Derealization Feel Like? How I Healed from Severe Depersonalization/Derealization

  COPING

Coping with Trance States

Body Scanning- This is a method of relaxation where you mentally scan your body, noticing each area to help expand mind/body awareness, release tension, and quiet the mind.  **CAUTION for body image issues- if you’re not ready body scanning can be very upsetting!!

Grounding Technique- The purpose of grounding is to gain to regain connection with your body, mind, and spirit in the present moment so as to feel safe, calm, and in control. Muscle Relaxation Technique- This exercise is used to relax your mind and body by progressively tensing and relaxing muscle groups throughout the entire body to create awareness.

Body Scan Relaxation Exercise

Grounding Exercise: How Deep are Your Roots?

Grounding Techniques: Sensory and Cognitive Awareness

Grounding Techniques Explained: Mental, Physical, and Soothing Exercises

How to Do Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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If you need a break, you need a break and you must take it. It's vital to your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.