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I love journaling! If I write something down, I’m much more likely to do it. And yes, I do get as basic as listing “shower”- mental health challenges can often make basic skills seem difficult or unimportant, so I write them down if I need to. The skill I used that day was “opposite action.” Basically, if your emotions don’t fit the facts, then do the opposite of how you feel to bring on a more positive emotion. I wanted to stay home, but I pushed through and kept my appointment and in the end, I was very glad I did! Do you journal? When was the last time you pushed through, even if it was just as simple as taking a bath? #journaling #recovery #dbt #dbtskills #oppositeaction #alifeworthliving #bpdwarrior #bpdfighter #bpdrecovery #hopeisreal #pushingthrough #selfcare #selflove #youcandoit #keepon #edrecovery #edwarrior #anxietyrelief #schizoawesome #bipolarrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_dwvHFryK/?igshid=1ubrx92kwmux5

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Wearing my goddess today, hoping that it will help ground me. (Haha That’s magical thinking-I know that grounding comes from my own intentions, rather than from a piece of jewelry.) I can experience grounding though when I force myself to slow down, breathe deeply, and focus on what’s truly important instead of rushing around. I’m been having trouble with oversleeping lately and it makes me feel anxious and rushed. But on the whole, I’m good. I just finished telling my story to a NAMI family to family class and the parents loved me-they always do! Lol I think what makes my story different than others is that I am very focused on giving away lessons I’ve learned. I don’t ramble but say things like, “what I learned from this was...” “What you can do if your child is in this situation is...” The parents take notes and are always so appreciative. I don’t say this to boost my ego but just to show how my speaking style is different than the average. Of course, what I’ve learned over everything is that hope is always real. Hope is real! It really is. #goddess #earthegy #grounding #dbt #dbtskills #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #lifelessons #nami #namidekalb #peersupport #mentalhealth #atlantaspeaker #recoveryspeaker #inourownvoice #mentalhealthspeaker #namiga #tellyourstory #knowledgeispower #schizoawesome #publicspeaker #bpdwarrior #bpdrecovery #anxietyrelief #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #bipolarwarrior #bipolarrecovery #depressionwarrior #depressionrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B47zSEflvj_/?igshid=ohgzhszzfvdv

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Your little shot of mindfulness beauty and gratitude this morning. #mindfulness #gratitude #grateful #positiveenergy #bethechange #goodvibes #dbt #dbtskills #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #anxietywarrior #anxietyrecovery #depressionwarrior #edrecovery #edwarrior #schizoawesome https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYz3mWFdHt/?igshid=1tutjjcjsqvq1

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New blog post about dialectics-link in bio. Mine today is The sky is gloomy and I can still be positive. What dialectics help you? #dialectics #sodialectical #dbt #dbtskills #copingskills #positivity #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #edrecovery #edwarrior #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #depressionwarrior #bipolarwarrior #schizoawesome #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #mentalhealth #gratitude #gratefuleveryday #wisemind #positiveaffirmations https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTmJeblCwo/?igshid=1imocachokchj

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Where are you in the spectrum of mental health disclosure? I am proud, for I know that is the only way to dispel the stigma surrounding it. You can have a good life even with mental health challenges-I know, because I do! #stigma #mentalhealthstigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #beatstigma #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #recovery #recoveryjourney #recoverywarrior #outandproud #madpride #schizoawesome #bpdwarrior #bpdrecovery #edwarrior #edrecovery #depressionwarrior #bipolarawareness #bipolarrecovery #anxietyawareness #anxietywarrior #ocdwarrior #ocdrecovery #anxietyrecovery #bethechange #gratitude #bebold #beyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdYoLFFsfy/?igshid=yfwssqastsyb

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This is this Saturday. I will be talking about the process of creating the piece, The Gift of Psychosis. It will be a special night and I hope you will leave feeling empowered and uplifted. #stampdownstigma #endthestigma #stopthestigma #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #psychosis #artheals #collaborationheals #r2isetheatre #theatreheals #schizoawesome #recovery #mentalhealthrecovery #keepgoing #mentalhealing https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBSmZpFYqS/?igshid=ga1mvxl1xtd5

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“As you slide down the bannister of life, may the splinters never point your way.” Best fortune ever. I just watched a dog shake her body-it looked so freeing. Do something that makes you feel free again. Hope is real-always. #hopeisreal #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters #alifeworthliving #fortunecookiewisdom #traumainformedpeersupport #letgo #depressionrecovery #depressionwarrior #bipolarrecovery #bipolarwarrior #schizoawesome #edrecovery #edwarrior #bpdwarrior #bpdrecovery #ocdrecovery #ocdwarrior #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #keepgoing https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoQ6u8A65M/?igshid=4m27n57vn0bw

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If you’re needing some good recovery vibes, join us tonight on zoom! #recovery #spokenword #artheals #poetsheal #poetryheals #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #gratitude #recoverycommunity #bpdrecovery #bipolarrecovery #ocdrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyrecovery #edrecovery #schizorecovery #schizophreniarecovery #schizoawesome #bethechange #healingwords https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiduzbFSR1/?igshid=426sgobyd9sc

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“Badassery comes to those who takes risks.” Jen Sincero The picture that went with my most recent blog post-link in bio “imagine handling whatever it is you need to handle well. Face the threat to see that the threat is not actually as big as you think it is. ...think of the problem as if for the first time, reviewing the facts and coming up with at least five different interpretations. The more interpretations you come up with, the more you will see that life is not as stuck as you think it is.” #dbt #dbtskills #bpdwarrior #bpdrecovery #zentangle #jensincero #badassery #resilience #mentalhealth #copingskills #checkthefacts #peersupport #recovery #edrecovery #edwarrior #bipolarbadass #schizoawesome #dontpanic #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B_BTefTJJYc/?igshid=13hwvoxcij4ju

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“ When we tell ourselves that the outcome is a total catastrophe, we are minimizing our ability to cope. The truth is that we are all extremely resilient people and we are much more capable than we often times give ourselves credit.” From latest blog post-link in bio Talking about coping ahead, a DBT skill that I use a lot now although it was a hard one for me to master when I was depressed. #depressionwarrior #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #dbt #dbtskills #copeahead #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #edwarrior #edrecovery #ocdwarrior #ocdrecovery #schizoawesome #planahead #copingskills #resilience https://www.instagram.com/p/B--sMSXlh4j/?igshid=3dv45764dqle

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I did not draw this-just colored it. Alice is watching rabbit hurry away and has cried herself an ocean, which she eventually floats away on. I love Alice in Wonderland. Right now, this seems very apt. I alternate between productiveness and introvert enjoyment to an ache to be out of the house with more people and my mind racing. Looking down a dark hallway, not knowing what’s ahead for my country and the world. When I think of this as a learning experience, I do better. Doing soothing activities like coloring helps. Who else feels like Alice? #aliceinwonderland #adultcoloring #mindfulness #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #dbtskills #dbt #anxietyrelief #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #ruminations #introvertsparadise #artheals #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #ocdrecovery #ocdwarrior #bipolarbadass #bipolarwarrior #schizoawesome #itsalrighttocry #selfcare https://www.instagram.com/p/B-JxuPolX_0/?igshid=1jjbtv8oijtdv

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Mar 25-webinar-“The evolution of our understanding of the unique internal experiences of voices and visions.” Hard to believe but I still have something to promote! Link in bio Listen to Sam Rapier and I talked about our unique experiences and how we have come to understand them. It should be really interesting and is something I am looking forward to! #hvn #voicesandvisions #schizoawesome #schizophrenia #iammentallyillandidontkill #schizoaffective #uniquereality #voicehearer #visionseer #webinar #keeplearning #mentalhealth #recovery #mentalhealthrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #schizophreniarecovery #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B-C1aNilgFL/?igshid=jwxqr2ve3qen

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“The more people that we have as supporters in our lives, the more balanced and enriched our lives will be.” Hopepersists.com The quote is from my latest blog post. Our supporters are ever more important now. The world seems at once very isolated, as less people are out and about, and yet more connected as we are realizing just how much we need each other. One positive from this virus is that people are being more intentional in their relationships and in being supportive of each other. I have been constantly texting and speaking with family and friends since I cannot see most of them in person. Take care of yourself. #selfcare #mentalhealth #peersupport #recovery #blogger #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryblogger #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #bpdrecovery #edrecovery #ocdrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionrecovery #schizorecovery #schizoawesome #bipolarrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #edwarrior #ocdwarrior #bipolarwarrior #anxietywarrior #depressionwarrior #balance https://www.instagram.com/p/B92K3p3llMn/?igshid=fz6izj4cqqsr

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“Dangerous psychic powers-“just the beginning”” Actually, I have recovery powers! We can and do recover! And you can buy this on Friday! #blackoutpoetry #blackoutpoetrycommunity #blackoutpoem #erasurepoetry #iloveexclamationpoints #artheals #atlantaart #recoveryisreal #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #psychicpowers #schizoawesome #bpdrecovery #edrecovery #bipolarrecovery #anxietyrecovery #ocdrecovery #depressionrecovery #supportlocalartists #poetryheals https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mHopPlEbO/?igshid=pbnwrp544fkh

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“ Now I travel all over Georgia spreading the message that art heals and hope is real for a better life always. Seelie Court Marketplace, Friday March 13 5-10pm (572 Stokeswood Ave SE)” #artheals #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #atlantaart #recovery #mentalhealthmatters #zine #supportlocalartists #eastatlanta #schizoawesome #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #edwarrior #bipolarbadass #ocdrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionrecovery #itgetsbetter https://www.instagram.com/p/B9kWqtMlqCC/?igshid=9x2l4k72hjki

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“ Over 10 years ago, I walked into a mental health support group and everyone was saying that their life was tragically over! So I created the blog and book, Hope Is Real!” Inside my little booklet, I tell the story of how my blog came to be. You will see me this Friday at the Seelie Court Marketplace from 5-10p. (572 Stokeswood Ave SE) #hopeisreal #Alifeworthliving #artheals #zine #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #peersupport #recoveryisreal #atlantarecovery #indieartist #recoveryblogger #bpdrecovery #edrecovery #bipolarbadass #schizoawesome #anxietyrecovery #ocdrecovery #spoonie #depressionrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B9c23JYlBLD/?igshid=oj1cnne4ugyx