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June 13th

Hi there all. I just thought I would share some things that have helped me in the healing process. 

Almost 3 years ago now I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and generalized anxiety disorder. Which used to effect my every day life very heavily but now I barely notice.

Throughout therapy I had to learn tools to overcome most of my thought processes. I learned healthy thought processes to rewrite the old ones. 

I started to do things for myself, things that make me happy and stopped worrying about what everyone else wants for me. I also learned to stop caring what others thought of me. This is a lot easier said than done but other people will always have their own opinions, but it’s what you think of yourself that really matters. 

I learned that my emotions are valid and that I should listen to them and talk to someone about it even if that someone is just a journal. Journaling is a great way to get out your emotions. It also is great to look back and realize your thoughts were often irrational. 

I take time for myself now. I try to read a little every day (or a lot). This for me is something therapeutic. But it is different for everyone. Some people may enjoy drawing or walking or anything. It’s all about finding what works for you. Just taking time to do something in your day that brings you peace and enjoyment is what it’s really about. 

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