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Triggers can make you realize more about yourself

Life has been testing me every day. Testing my resolve and my patience. Trying to get me to break down from frustration or sadness. So far, I have been pushing back every chance I get. But recently, I discovered something about myself. I have a new fight on my hands. A fight against reality and the triggers of my mind. Triggers of the past I have dealt with people avoiding me. The whispers and glares in my direction. Constantly being ignored. I fought against the mind game of thinking I was not good enough. Until recently when I recognized that …

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How strong is your support system?

It can be fascinating to listen to my various friends and family that I reach out to, in their words of wisdom and empathy as they hear about my struggles. Interesting because each one of them is different than the other. The message may be the same, but the approach and tone is very different. This is why a strong support system needs to consist of various people, various outlets, and a variety of personalities. Because a strong support system will get you through all obstacles in your way. Types of Support As many of us do, part of my …

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We all have an opinion about something

I am sure most of us have shared some news about our lives just to have our friends and family immediately offer “suggestions or opinions” on things we should do. Some of you ladies may have received these “suggestions” after announcing you are expecting a child. Men, I bet you have received opinions about the sports you like. Just about everyone will get an opinion if we even try to say that we want to eat better, watch our weight, or exercise a little more. Everyone receives opinions daily. Everyone has given an opinion in their life. Some are useful. …

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Can’t compare to what matters to you.

Recently I am seeing quotes and images that say, “think of this the next time you feel your life is getting too hard.” And I have to be honest, I hate those signs. If I went through life comparing my troubles every day to those around the world…it would be like comparing watermelons to a grain of sand. The world around us has problems that are imaginable. So how could I ever compare my depression to that? If it helps That is something that so many people try to use, thinking they are helping those of us that struggle. Like …

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Do you have all of the support you need?

But who supports you? The feeling of the weight of the world sitting on your shoulders can be unbearable at times. Running around, trying to take care of everyone. Coworkers, bosses, friends, parents, and siblings. Don’t forget your children, spouses, significant others, and grandparents. Providing care and interest into their daily lives. Always showing each your devotion and love for who they are and what they do. Where is the support I am sitting here thinking that I am lucky in many ways to have the support I do have. Each person in my life supports me in various ways. …