So June Is Migraine Awareness Month. Because Every Day, Week, Month Is Taken Up For Awareness For Something
So June is migraine awareness month. Because every day, week, month is taken up for awareness for something now. And just to be a pain in the ass, I woke up with one that lasted for 2 days, morning of June 1st. Timely. People with migraine disease typically have periods of high frequency attacks that taper to lower, and then back. Cyclical, so doctors have told me. I haven't gone more than 2 weeks without one in over 6 months, and mine last for days. They're hard on my loved ones, impact my ability to do my job and function at home, and no picnic to deal with. I'm ready for them to tick back to less often again anytime now. But a cure, or a treatment that actually prevents them. Or even some of them. That would be nice. Endrant. Now, who doesn't like memes, right? For migraineurs, I think you'll appreciate these. For others, here's a sortof funny glimpse into what it's like for us. #migrainelife #funnyandtrue #brainfog #allitalkaboutareinvisibleillnessesnow https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-TV0RHYLO2eOD1fAA18p_eSg0fcJwvSwPHtk0/?igshid=j6gxq3bxyfzz
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How I feel when I meditate sometimes.
#day2 #12daysofxmaspuns #12daysofxmasjokes #mentalhealthawareness #lookafteryourselfovertheholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GGTz6hNuLyZp65smbUsxKrfvkVNRabbzMcg00/?igshid=yr6hvd7v0v2f
Early morning moonset. Right in the same spot the sun goes down. Pretty neat to see. My camera phone (or me using it) doesn't do it justice. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVP_KFmra1uMl6XVcd_6cXCerPODpF5L6Hphj40/?utm_medium=tumblr
We all need to hear things like this sometimes. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #yougotthis https://www.instagram.com/p/CGsNvY0BUMEk6DNZLgF6JF5Dqufe6S0FyEsKOM0/?igshid=6x4bomyn47zj
So it's the end of the year, and as everyone's feeds flood with gratitude and year end or new year resolution posts, my contribution is my 2019 Good Things Jar. I've been filling one of these jars each year for a couple of years now. I'm not as good at tracking all of the good things as I would like to be. But this post and the exercise itself isn't about beating myself up. Exactly the opposite, actually. When I think about something worth noting that happens to me, whether a once in a lifetime occasion or a moment of daily trivia that just hits me, I do my best to write it down and stuff it in the jar. Reading through these little notes is awesome for reflection for me. For helping me get some much needed perspective, when I'm writing the notes, and when I take the time to look back. So I'll keep doing these jars. I would encourage anyone who hasn't done something like this to try it out, or something else like it. It helps. We can all too easily get caught up in the things that stress us, that we consider our failures, our losses, and lose sight of the beauty, the small victories. The things that make it worth it. #perspective #practicinggratitude #jarsformentalhealth #sothatwas2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6w1JbbhkSN3DycwpUcxAVqYK4NlkUqtxYWxgs0/?igshid=swg0yactkzkq
Nothing to Fear, But Fear Itself
JD-
I only just learned about Boggarts today, and while the concept is interesting I can’t help but want to meet one in person.
Based on what multiple exgirlfriends have told me, I have a pretty solid idea of what it will change into, and I’m beyond curious to see exactly how one can take on the form of “commitment”.
Self love and care is so important and powerful. Please take care of yourself even on your bad days
My kid is the coolest. She spent a lot of time this past weekend working on a 3D map of her fictional city (New Asguard). The dinosaur paddock was particularly inspired. #mykidrocks https://www.instagram.com/p/ByaSrv8BpuvDW2w8zZpHwtPeLNTEcMvvhV3wV00/?igshid=aezcbdsbgxt1
It really has.
Been a long year.
I went looking for some motivational words today; been having a tougher time of things lately. I thought I'd share some that resonated. (Not sure if all the attributions are accurate, but the meaning is the important part). In my experience, mental illness doesn't just disappear because you're treating it and working towards wellness. It's always there. The work you do means that some days you win and some days it does. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHPr1WLVdhMhQm7SWfLaN3sbX73ART6aL270Q0/?utm_medium=tumblr
Dad. INFJ. Neurospicy. Yogi. Geek. Aspiring Galaxian Hitchhiker. Mental & Invisible Illness Advocate.
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