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when i’m in a flare but insist on plowing through anyway…

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I remember first learning that you can cry from any emotion, that emotions are chemical levels in your brain and your body is constantly trying to maintain equilibrium. so if one emotion sky rockets, that chemical becomes flagged and signals the tear duct to open as an exit to release that emotion packaged neatly within a tear. Everything made sense after learning that. That sudden stability of your emotions after crying. How crying is often accompanied by the inability to feel any other emotion in that precise moment. And it is especially beautiful knowing that it is even possible to experience so much beauty or love or happiness that your body literally can’t hold on to all of it. So what I’ve learned is that crying signifies that you are feeling as much as humanely possible and that is living to the fullest extent. So keep feeling and cry often and as much as needed

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you look like shaun white

Duh.. but who do u look like?

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when u know the way ur dad acts is because of his own unresolved issues/trauma but at the same time u know u dont deserve to be treated the way ur being treated but u cant do anything abt it

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Amazing thing for forgetful people!

So I’ve been following this amazing account ( @chorereminders ) for a few months and it is amazing! They post things like “have you done the dishes?” and “do your pets need care?” plus tons of other things. This is one post that I really love because it’s such a gentle and encouraging reminder: “Have you done the dishes? If you can’t do the whole sink one or two cups is good too” idk I just really like it and thought you all would too!

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whomstever the fuck invented headaches, me and my son are coming for you

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I think next thursday is gonna be the best day of my entire life tbh

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When the doctor says, “We’re going to wait and see”

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Have you eaten?

If not, try to fix yourself something. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a whole meal, but it is important that you eat if you need to.

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What I remind myself of when I’m sucking at something…

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When I try to start working again before I’m ready…

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Things people newly diagnosed with chronic illnesses should know

Symptoms fluctuate

Bad days don’t last forever

Good days don’t mean you’re faking

If you think your doctor is wrong, you have the right to say so

Likewise, if you think your doctor is ignoring you, you have the right to say so and demand a new doctor

Don’t be afraid of mobility aids

You don’t have to answer strangers’ questions

Your life isn’t over

Some people might leave. They don’t matter.

The people who support you are great

You are allowed to complain

You’re not worthless

You’re loved and supported even if it doesn’t always feel like it

You are not alone

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Have you had any water?

If not, please try to get yourself a glass.

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Waiting for test results like…

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When the tests all come back negative and they say “you’re fine”…