Many people have grown up seeing the benefits of saying "yes" to others. Maybe it has helped you work your way up the ladder at work and thereby increase your income, maybe you feel more liked by family and friends, maybe you feel it helps avoid conflict. However, what happens to your physical and mental health when you constantly say yes to other people's requests? Simply put, we cannot do it all! You may find yourself agreeing to do something that you don't really want to do, you may agree to take on something which takes up a lot of your time and energy, and you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed as you have little time to do your own tasks etc. With all these things in mind, it is likely that despite your best efforts, you may not be able to give 100% of yourself. All these things can contribute to burnout too. It is only you who can truly identify your priorities and limitations, so saying "no" helps you value your time. Learning to respect yourself will increase the respect you receive from others and help you not feel taken advantage of. It is you who is responsible for setting and maintaining your boundaries. Saying "no" to someone may feel scary and take a lot of courage, but the more you practice the easier it will become. When you learn to say "no", you are also learning to use the word "yes" with greater meaning, which is possibly the most authentic way to show you care! Let me know in the comments below the last time you put yourself first by saying "no". . . . . . . . #learntosayno #sayingnoisgoodformentalhealth #selfcare #putyourselffirst #burnout #loveyourself #authenticity #putyouroxygenmaskonfirst #counselling #selfhelp #counsellor #psychotherapist #ukcounselling #ukpsychotherapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcounsellor #mentalhealthsupport #onlinecounselling #onlinepsychotherapy #chronicillness #chronicillnesssupport #chronicillnessmentalhealth #chronicpain #medicaltrauma #raredisease #wellbeing #surreybusiness #surrey #counsellingbusiness #thecounsellingsanctuary
Good morning! It has been a busy few days so I'm trying to keep engagement at least once a day as opposed to none! My tip would be to try and walk at least an hour a day, at your own pace. This also doesn't have to be a straight hour, I would walk 10 minutes for 7 walks in the beginning. Trust me I know no one wants to do that after a c-section, but it is good to get the blood flowing! Mama's share your tips & advice in the comments 🫶🏽! #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Opposable thumbs. Just sayin'...they're kinda' important 😂 . My apologies to the squeamish! I can't do shit! 6 weeks! This is the aftermath of the emergency surgery I had on New Year's Eve...for a bone infection I didn't actually have!😱🤬 Oh well. I'm working out reliable, independent transportation so I can at least sit in the community gardens and order people around! . I'm doing my best to rest for a few more days since the surgery was only 4 days ago. But, I'm itching to get to it!!! . #BRB!!! . #handsurgery #bionicgardener #challengesarenotlimits #communitygarden #locallygrown #napa #california #zone9 #volunteer #norcal #senior #hippie #disabled #nolimits #ada #FOODISFREE #dontlookethel #gore #gross #medicaltrauma #medicalmalpractice
🩸lobotomy pup💉 This is kind of about how I feel being chronically ill and having to go through medical bullshit #furryart #medicalgaslighting #medicaltrauma #chronicillness #lobotomy #furry #furryoc #plur #gore
There is no cure for endometriosis. Unfortunately, as in my case, many women need multiple surgeries to treat their pain, other symptoms and complications caused by endo. ✩‧₊ This morning in a couple of hours time I am going through yet another procedure to have a pudendal nerve block and Botox to my pelvic floor in hopes to reduce some of my pain which leaves me bed ridden and in hospital for almost 3 weeks now ✩‧₊ I’ve lots track of just how many surgeries and procedures I’ve had done in relation to my endo but I think it’s 6 laparoscopic surgeries, 2 egg retrievals, one Botox to pelvic floor not to mention having my gall bladder removed amongst all that. So it’s fair to say I’M SO OVER SURGERY! 😫 ✩‧₊ The truth is, I am not coping with this pain anymore and it’s badly affecting my mental health. It comes down to wanting my quality of life back and I know that this procedure won’t be a miracle and fix all my pain but it might give me a chance of less pain and I’m willing to try anything. As hard as each surgery is and the anxiety I get about going under anaesthesia, I know I have the support of my loved ones and this amazing endo community to help me get through 🫶🏼💛 ✩‧₊ I also have a hard decision to make when it comes to removing my remaining ovary so I will share as much as I can of my reasons behind that, and continue sharing my journey to try and help those who are facing something similar in their own endo journey.🎗️♡𝐵𝑒𝒸𝓈 • • • #endometriosis #surgery #anxiety #depression #hospital #hospitallife #endometriosisjourney #endowarrior #invisableillness #medicaltrauma #anaesthesia #pain #chronicpain #chronicillness #mentalhealthawareness #infertility #spoonielife #myendostory #advocate #livingwithendo #keepfighting
Everything is all good! Still in the lowest of the lowest, can’t get any lower, REMISSION 🙌🏻🧡 Since it’s Mental Health Month, I want to be transparent. I’ve been struggling with anxiety and some depression over the past few months. Like many, I tend to bottle it up and push through, but lately, I've been tearing up almost every day, my heart feels like it’s going to burst out of my chest, and I shake constantly. I’ve talked to my amazing NP and The Twins about how I’m feeling. I’m getting back on my medication and have a new referral to see my oncology therapist. Thank you all for your support and understanding. It’s okay to ask for help. Back again in 3️⃣ months #MentalHealthMonth #Remission #MentalHealthAwareness #StayStrong #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #MedicalTrauma #IHateAllThis #AnnieStrong
“There is always hope! Sometimes a miracle happens in the blink of an eye and other times your healing process is a journey to wholeness..” @drbarbaralouw #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology #AquillaWellnessSolutions
In My Rose Garden – “There is always hope! Sometimes a miracle happens in the blink of an eye and other times your healing process is a journey to wholeness..” Dr Barbara Louw. #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology #AquillaWellnessSolutions
if I had a dollar for every time I was told my pain, labs, or symptoms were "normal" I'd be a billionaire. do we all agree? #chronicillness #invisibleillness #medicaltrauma #gaslighting #spoonie #chronicillnessawareness #spoonielife
Initially talking about it helps - to share that experience and have yourself witnessed and metaphorically (and maybe literally)' held ' by another. But then it's about gently working with your nervous system which became dysregulated as a result of your overwhelming experiences. As you gently find feelings of safety, support and connection, your system will naturally bring up whatever needs to be processed or released. Until our system senses enough safety (in whatever form), no amount of talking will change anything at an emotional/physiological nor probably behavioural level. #somaticeducation #chronichealth #trauma #medicaltrauma #chronicillness
Happy Tuesday 🤍! Sometimes we think we have to be one or the other, it's possible to be both. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Aromatherapy is a natural and holistic approach that can provide numerous benefits for individuals with chronic illnesses. Some of the benefits include: Pain relief, Stress relief, Improved sleep, Mood enhancement, Inflammation reduction, Immune system support, Digestive relief, Cardiovascular benefits, and Emotional support. Some of the most effective essential oils for chronic illness include: * Lavender: Promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress * Peppermint: Relieves pain, improves digestion * Eucalyptus: Reduces inflammation, opens airways * Frankincense: Reduces inflammation, promotes relaxation * Turmeric: Reduces inflammation, improves joint health * Ginger: Reduces nausea and pain * Bergamot: Reduces anxiety and stress * Ylang-ylang: Promotes relaxation, improves mood Comment ❤️ if you could use a little extra support in any of the above areas. #chronicillnesswarrior #debilitatingillness #disabled #invisibleillness #spoonies #lymedisease #fibromyalgia #gastroparesis #diabetes #chronicpainwarrior #panicattacks #anxiety #depression #debilitatingpain #debilitatingfatigue #chronicfatigue #fibrofog #multiplechemicalsensitivities #MCS #medicaltrauma #medicalgaslighting
Jed had to go to the ER today. Within milliseconds of my husband leaving to take him, I found it difficult to breathe. Immediately, I jumped ahead to the worse case scenarios we have faced before- weeks in the PICU, oxygen monitoring, high fevers, multiple viruses, spasms and more. It all came back in a flash. I had somewhere to be and put on my brave face. A few people asked how I was and prayed for us and I felt the need to button up my emotions. Not for any other reason than needing to hold it together and not wanting people to feel sorry for us. I’ve spoken to other moms in the disability community about this but it’s worthy of saying publicly- Parenting a child who is medically fragile and high risk is agonizing. But many of us feel the need to present a brave face because of the bias and prejudice that surrounds our children. So let me be clear- A hard circumstance does not negate the worthiness and value of an individual. A person who colors outside the lines is not any less of an artist. A mother who cries for the difficulty of seeing her child in pain does not need pity. She need support. Love. Empathy. Inclusion. Luckily this trip to the ER lasted a few hours. Jed just has a cold that is causing his breathing to be labored and a spiked fever. It’s hard, still. I still feel, in many ways, like a little girl who is scared and not strong enough to endure seeing someone I love in pain. But that’s when I cling to Jesus. He is my sustainer. He gave me this precious gift and I will never take Jed for granted. In church today, one of the songs I helped lead was- “I trust in God. My savior, the one- Who will never fail. He will never fail.” • • • • • #medicaltrauma #medicalmama #disability #medicalmom
Join us on Zoom Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21st at 8:00 PM EST to hear from our 3 awesome guest speakers. The link to join is in our bio. They will be talking about their experiences with mental health conditions and their connection to chronic illness. We have Monroe Marshall @Invisible_Illness_Visibility, Jill King @JillCantStayStill, and Shannon Linford @Shannern! [Image Description: A tan background with green awareness ribbon, and green text. The title is underlined and reads “Invisibly Aware Series”. Below reads “Mental Health Guest Speaker Meeting. Join us on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:00 PM EST on Zoom (Link in bio)” Below are pictures of our guest speakers with their respective Instagram handles under their picture.]
**Trigger Warning** Birth Trauma In this weeks blog post I address traumatic childbirth. As a perinatal mental health provider helping clients with medical trauma, traumatic birth experiences are unfortunately common. Trauma can come from an event or interpersonal interaction. Experiences are subjective and cumulative. In this read, you’ll learn: —The Impacts of Traumatic Childbirth on Mental Health —Effective Strategies for Healing and Recovery —How to Find the Best Therapist for You. If you or someone you love is dealing with the impacts of childbirth, feel “off” or not like themselves, reach out today. Schedule a free consultation on my website, link in bio. There is hope. 💙✌🏻 #birth #birthtrauma #childbirth #traumahealing #medicaltrauma #antifatbias #fatpositive #disabilityinclusion #antiracism #antiracist #medicalmisogyny #queerreproductivejustice
Popping in to post an old meme because I’ve had zero energy to make anything new during this horrible flare I’ve been struggling with 🫠 I want to try and stay as active on here as possible so I may start posting some older content during weeks like this ☠️ . . . . . . #chronicillness #disability #memes #endometriosis #chronicpain #medicaltrauma #illness #fatigue #disabilityawareness #endomemes
People don’t get it, until they get it #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillness #chronicillnesshumor #pots #potsie #spoonie #chronicpainwarrior #chronicpainawareness #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibleillnesswarrior #eds #tbi #tbisurvivor #thoracicoutletsyndrome #ehlersdanlossyndrome #dysautonomiamemes #dysautonomiaawareness #dysautonomia #chronicfatigue #chronicallyawesome #sickgirlproblems #sickgirlprobs #community #endo #endowarrior #trauma #medicaltrauma
🌟BEFORE and AFTER: EMDR therapy edition! 🌟 👆Common beliefs many of my mom clients start with before working together using EMDR therapy and how they transform these beliefs after! It’s truly amazing to see how you can feel differently about yourself, your relationships, and the past. Memories and things you never thought could hurt so much less and no longer impact you. But they really can. I’ve seen it both personally and professionally. It’s what keeps me going and doing this work! 💪 You can feel better. With the right therapist and the right therapeutic approach that allows you to dig deeper and get to the root of the problem, it can get better. It actually doesn’t have to be as difficult or as painful as you may think either! ❤️🩹 Please note: the beliefs above are common ones I hear but there are many more! 💭 COMMENT “INFO” ⬇️ if you want more information about working together and getting started. . . . #traumarecovery #survivors #perinataltrauma #perinatalloss #momsoflittles #newbaby #pregnancy #postpartum #fertilityjourney #614birth #birthtrauma #loss #medicaltrauma #grief #attachmentparenting #childhoodtrauma #parenting #toddlerlife #momofmultiples #support
It’s so exciting to see the studies around ART continue to expand! 👏🏻 I have seen success with ART for major trauma to minute pain in a toe; I’m confident ART’s healing power is endless! #brookebralove #brookebralovepsychotherapy #dctherapists #marylandtherapist #dmvtherapist #bethesdatherapy #bethesdatherapist #acceleratedresolutiontherapy #art #cancer #cancertrauma #medicaltrauma
Számtalan nő tapasztalta meg az endometriózis vagy termékenységi nehezítettség kezelése során, hogy futószalagon kezelik, nem mer kérdezni, vagy ha igen, akkor a fentiekhez hasonló durva, megalázó bánásmódban van része. A medical gaslighting sajnos ma is létező jelenség, ami traumatizálhat, csökkenti az orvoslásba vetett bizalmat és így csökkenti a kezelések hatékonyságát is. Ha szeretnél többet megtudni arról, hogyan érdemes kommunikálnod az orvosoddal, hogy egy nyelvet beszéljetek, az EndoStop SisterHood májusi tananyaga neked való! Neked van a fentiekhez hasonló tapasztalatod? #endometriosis #sisterhood #endometriozis #arvainora #noraarvai #endoblog #fájdalom #medicalgaslighting #medicaltrauma #meddőség #termékenység #nőiegészség #endometriozis #endometriózis #élet #lélek #pszichológia #pszichológus
Happy Monday! Sending love to everyone and hope you all have a positive and productive week 🙏🏽. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Whether you or a family member are struggling with life after a hospitalization, Jennifer is here to help. She is passionate about helping families and individuals process all of the emotions that stem from medical trauma, and she is equipped to provide effective coping strategies that will help you work toward healing. She has extensive experience with families who are navigating life with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological disorders, and diabetes, as well as those who have experienced acute medical issues, like surgeries or broken bones. She believes that, whether an illness is temporary or lifelong, everyone deserves the best care and support throughout their healing process. To learn more about services with Jennifer, visit our website, or reach out to us anytime! https://buff.ly/47JN5by * * * * #medicaltrauma #illness #chronic #acute #hospital #familydynamics #mentalhealth #therapy #wellness #family #friendship #parenting #support #psychology #childpsychologist #psychologist #autismtherapy #austismtherapist #healthyminds
Happy world IBD day! It’s in true Remy fashion that I am making this post at the very last minute. But I am so grateful to be where I’m at with my health. It is truly a blessing and a privilege for me to be able to live like I do. I am forever grateful for it, and I try to treasure it for as long as it lasts. #chronicillnesseswarrior #chronicillnessadvocate #chroniillness #chronicillnessawareness #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibleillnesswarrior #crohnsdiseasewarrior #crohns #crohnsdisease #crohnsawareness #crohnsandcolitis #ibd #ibdawareness #ibdwarrior #trauma #traumarecovery #traumahealing #traumaresponse #medicaltrauma #chronicillness #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibleillnesswarrior #worldibdday #worldibdday2024 #crohnsfighter #remission #grateful
Jed had to go to the ER today. Within milliseconds of my husband leaving to take him, I found it difficult to breathe. Immediately, I jumped ahead to the worse case scenarios we have faced before- weeks in the PICU, oxygen monitoring, high fevers, multiple viruses, spasms and more. It all came back in a flash. I had somewhere to be and put on my brave face. A few people asked how I was and prayed for us and I felt the need to button up my emotions. Not for any other reason than needing to hold it together and not wanting people to feel sorry for us. I’ve spoken to other moms in the disability community about this but it’s worthy of saying publicly- Parenting a child who is medically fragile and high risk is agonizing. But many of us feel the need to present a brave face because of the bias and prejudice that surrounds our children. So let me be clear- A hard circumstance does not negate the worthiness and value of an individual. A person who colors outside the lines is not any less of an artist. A mother who cries for the difficulty of seeing her child in pain does not need pity. She need support. Love. Empathy. Inclusion. Luckily this trip to the ER lasted a few hours. Jed just has a cold that is causing his breathing to be labored and a spiked fever. It’s hard, still. I still feel, in many ways, like a little girl who is scared and not strong enough to endure seeing someone I love in pain. But that’s when I cling to Jesus. He is my sustainer. He gave me this precious gift and I will never take Jed for granted. In church today, one of the songs I helped lead was- “I trust in God. My savior, the one- Who will never fail. He will never fail.” • • • • • #medicaltrauma #medicalmama #disability #medicalmom
Healthcare spaces should be safe places. Yet there are many in the disabled and chronically ill community who are terrified of requiring medical attention, of hospitals, of medical professionals. And you can be thankful for the good people in healthcare whilst simultaneously wanting others to be held accountable and challenging the all too common neglect and abuse that happens in healthcare environments. If you are fortunate enough to not have had to experience a frightening medical episode then you may struggle to understand. But for those of you who have been dismissed, forced to live in pain, been neglected, gaslit, laughed at and insulted, you will understand the fear when the people who are supposed to help you, could be the ones putting your life at risk. I have had to drag myself across the floor of hospital wards, had false information put on my medical records, been told there is nothing wrong with me, then shortly after ending us in Resus (on multiple occasions). These are just a few examples of things I have personally experienced and I have heard much worse experiences than mine. Healthcare spaces, hospitals, GP, therapists, should always be places that are safe for patients, but for many this is not the case. For the disabled, those with chronic illness, women, black women even more so and many other groups. I live in fear of what our NHS is becoming, of who is working within it, of the damage it can cause. Whilst also recognising that without it, many people would not be here today. And being forever grateful for those medical professionals who recognised problems others missed and those who held my hand. But Patients deserve better. Caring medical professionals deserve better. We deserve better. Until every healthcare space is a safe place, there needs to be change, there needs to be accountability, there needs to be people willing to call out this system. #nhs #uk #health #healthcare #medical #medicalgaslighting #disabilityrights #disability #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicillnesscommunity #grateful #medicalprofessionals #marginalizedcommunities #intersectionality #safespace #safespaces #medicaltrauma #mentalhealth
https://www.reddit.com/r/Menopause/s/fmmrQntf84 #perimenopause #menopause #women #womensupportingwomen #healthcare #gynecologyandobstetrics #obgyn #medical #femaleempowerment #womenshealth #midlifewomen #overforty #medicaltrauma
Happy Sunday! Here are some tips to check in on a mama to be or new mama 🤍. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Jed had to go to the ER today. Within milliseconds of my husband leaving to take him, I found it difficult to breathe. Immediately, I jumped ahead to the worse case scenarios we have faced before- weeks in the PICU, oxygen monitoring, high fevers, multiple viruses, spasms and more. It all came back in a flash. I had somewhere to be and put on my brave face. A few people asked how I was and prayed for us and I felt the need to button up my emotions. Not for any other reason than needing to hold it together and not wanting people to feel sorry for us. I’ve spoken to other moms in the disability community about this but it’s worthy of saying publicly- Parenting a child who is medically fragile and high risk is agonizing. But many of us feel the need to present a brave face because of the bias and prejudice that surrounds our children. So let me be clear- A hard circumstance does not negate the worthiness and value of an individual. A person who colors outside the lines is not any less of an artist. A mother who cries for the difficulty of seeing her child in pain does not need pity. She need support. Love. Empathy. Inclusion. Luckily this trip to the ER lasted a few hours. Jed just has a cold that is causing his breathing to be labored and a spiked fever. It’s hard, still. I still feel, in many ways, like a little girl who is scared and not strong enough to endure seeing someone I love in pain. But that’s when I cling to Jesus. He is my sustainer. He gave me this precious gift and I will never take Jed for granted. In church today, one of the songs I helped lead was- “I trust in God. My savior, the one- Who will never fail. He will never fail.” • • • • • #medicaltrauma #medicalmama #disability #medicalmom
Jed had to go to the ER today. Within milliseconds of my husband leaving to take him, I found it difficult to breathe. Immediately, I jumped ahead to the worse case scenarios we have faced before- weeks in the PICU, oxygen monitoring, high fevers, multiple viruses, spasms and more. It all came back in a flash. I had somewhere to be and put on my brave face. A few people asked how I was and prayed for us and I felt the need to button up my emotions. Not for any other reason than needing to hold it together and not wanting people to feel sorry for us. I’ve spoken to other moms in the disability community about this but it’s worthy of saying publicly- Parenting a child who is medically fragile and high risk is agonizing. But many of us feel the need to present a brave face because of the bias and prejudice that surrounds our children. So let me be clear- A hard circumstance does not negate the worthiness and value of an individual. A person who colors outside the lines is not any less of an artist. A mother who cries for the difficulty of seeing her child in pain does not need pity. She need support. Love. Empathy. Inclusion. Luckily this trip to the ER lasted a few hours. Jed just has a cold that is causing his breathing to be labored and a spiked fever. It’s hard, still. I still feel, in many ways, like a little girl who is scared and not strong enough to endure seeing someone I love in pain. But that’s when I cling to Jesus. He is my sustainer. He gave me this precious gift and I will never take Jed for granted. In church today, one of the songs I helped lead was- “I trust in God. My savior, the one- Who will never fail. He will never fail.” • • • • • #medicaltrauma #medicalmama #disability #medicalmom
I've been dealing with some issues that are bringing some big traumas to the surface. Of course that means a new project so I decided to start working on a top secret project for my eldest daughter. She loves sunflowers so I'm secretly making her a granny square cardigan with these stunning sunflower motifs. I have to work on the when she's not around so it's going to be some sneaky late nights for me but she's totally worth it. #sunflower #crochet #mentalhealth #medicaltrauma #ptsdrecovery
Just because your illness and symptoms may be invisible that does NOT mean it is all in your head or imaginary and it certainly DOES NOT mean your illness is invalid. 🎗️ There is nothing more to it, everything you go through each and every day, all your pain, struggles and suffering is 100% valid so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. ❤️🩹 Be careful not to compare your illness to others on social media as it’s not a competition as to who is 'sicker' or has it worse. Each and every person’s illness is valid and we are here to support one another. 💛 ♡𝐵𝑒𝒸𝓈 • • • #invisibleillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #endometriosis #laparscopy #surgery #mentalhealth #awareness #advocate #wellness #healing #myendojourney #endowarrior #depression #anxiety #medicaltrauma #survivor
What's some advice you have for mamas who plan or are breastfeeding? #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Getting bloodwork is nobody’s favourite thing but it can be especially difficult for people with anxiety in medical settings. Personally I hate going because it always reminds me of my past hospital stays, but each time I go I find new ways that make it easier! How do you navigate blood work? #lifewithchronicillness #medicaltrauma #ibdawareness
Good morning & happy Saturday ☀️! What are some things you packed or are thinking about packing in your hospital bag? #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Today is the sixth post of my 'Understanding...' series for Mental Health Awareness Week, and today's topic is understanding dissociation. If you're experiencing symptoms of dissociation, remember that you're not alone and help is available. Reach out to a mental health professional who can support you through the process of healing. Please help me in my attempt to raise awareness of mental health conditions not spoken of as much by liking and sharing this post for Mental Health Awareness Week. . . . . . . . . . #dissociation #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealth #mentalillness #thecounsellingsanctuary #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #psychology #therapy #psychiatry #psychiatricillness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #counselling #onlinecounselling #psychologicalsupport #mentalhealthtreatment #mentalhealthprofessional #psychoeducation #depersonalisation #derealisation #dissociativeamnesia #dissociative #identitydisorder #trauma #ptsd #cptsd #stresssmanagement #medicaltrauma
Oh, how the seasons have changed. Today I ordered a pump again after doing blouses for so long because he was so upset every time he saw himself hooked up. Two years to where he’s trying to put in his own extension and told me immediately he wanted water in his belly and to push the button when I explained the pump. World, get ready to meet my child fully hydrated #medicaltrauma #gtube #feedingpump #cysticfibrosis #autism #babysteps #success
It’s generally around doing my makeup and hair that wears me out when getting ready to go out😴 that’s not even starting with a shower. Showering is a day or 2 before plans thing. #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillness #chronicillnesshumor #pots #potsie #spoonie #chronicpainwarrior #chronicpainawareness #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibleillnesswarrior #eds #tbi #tbisurvivor #thoracicoutletsyndrome #ehlersdanlossyndrome #dysautonomiamemes #dysautonomiaawareness #dysautonomia #chronicfatigue #chronicallyawesome #sickgirlproblems #sickgirlprobs #community #endo #endowarrior #trauma #medicaltrauma
“Your pain might be hidden but you are invisible not. You are precious and special!” @in_my_rose_garden #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
“Your pain might be hidden but you are invisible not. You are precious and special!” @drbarbaralouw #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
Happy Friday 🤍! "How are you?" "I'm okay. Baby is healthy!" But I feel guilt every day. Even just doing nothing exhausts me. I feel incredibly alone. And I worry if I'll be a good enough mom for my baby. There are so many invisible struggles we go through every day during pregnancy (and postpartum). I see you. We see you. And you are not alone. How are you, really? Feel free to vent in the comments 🫶🏽. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
IF I COULD TELL MY 20 YEAR OLD SELF ONE THING, I WOULD TELL HER THAT… You’ve been through trauma, and you need to heal. It’s not your fault. You will need to allow that relationship to go and “mourn the loss”. You will find peace. What advice do you have for your 20 year old self? #chronicillnesswarrior #debilitatingillness #disabled #invisibleillness #spoonies #lymedisease #fibromyalgia #gastroparesis #diabetes #chronicpainwarrior #panicattacks #anxiety #depression #debilitatingpain #debilitatingfatigue #chronicfatigue #fibrofog #multiplechemicalsensitivities #MCS #medicaltrauma #medicalgaslighting
⚠️Please do not continue reading if you are triggered by talk of self harm and suicide⚠️ This is incredibly hard for me to share but I think it’s so important we talk about mental health as there is still a stigma around it especially when it comes to chronic and invisible illness. In sharing my story it’s important to recognise that people with chronic illness could be fighting mental health battles no one has any idea about. Being admitted in hospital currently I feel obligated to speak up about medical gaslighting and mistreatment. In the past I have had some horrible experiences I wouldn’t wish on anyone from not being believed I was in pain to being told I was a drug seeker to being dismissed and sent home with a completely wrong diagnosis or refused proper access to pain medication and care due to my vulnerable mental health state, which in turn was all caused by pain itself. I hid my struggles from my loved ones until it was too late and I was already in an extremely dark place. I know it has taken a huge toll on my family seeing me go from bubbly Becs to suddenly not wanting to be on this earth anymore. And I know they felt helpless at times, or wished I had reached out to them for help sooner ❤️🩹 After my 1st suicide attempt I stayed silent and started to withdraw from everyone close to me. And when I began to spiral deeper into my depression, deeper into the black hole, I felt like I couldn’t reach out to anyone as I didn’t want to be a burden on them. 🎗️ My chronic illness has taken just about everything from me. My career, my closest friends, my social life, my physical health, my mental health. And It was so close to taking my entire life. Mental health does not discriminate. Please check on your loved ones. Especially if they seem OK. You have rights as does every other patient and you should not tolerate being left to suffer for hours in pain like I have been these last 14 days. One more thing. Please stay. I promise you it’s worth it 🤍🤝🏻 Youthline – 0800 376 633 Free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat. Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) #mentalhealth #suicideawarness #endometriosis
Anyone struggling with some insecurities during pregnancy or after? Here are some tips to overcome insecurities 🫶🏽. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
Small update: I’m home and slowly getting better. This event was a lot scarier than I realized at the time, but I’m at least out of the life threatening phase. There aren’t honestly enough words to express or describe how disappointed in my ER staff and their lack of care when I was truly having a medical emergency that very easily could have been deadly for how severe my case was. I’ve never experienced such a complete disregard for my safety and the lack of empathy my wife was met with while watching me cry, pass out, and spasm while being stuck in the waiting room for 3 hrs when they confirmed I was experiencing tachycardia when I was brought in. On the opposite end of the spectrum I don’t have enough words to express how thankful I am to the urgent care staff and a random cvs pharmacist for saving my life because they were the ones that caught it. I wish they could have been my intervention staff Also my at home nursing staff 11/10 #cute #recovery #medicaltrauma #malpractice #neardeathexperience #onthemend #gettingbetter #nightmarehospital #trans #dogs #cats
A poem from an angel mom. I miss them everyday, and moving forward feels unnatural. It’s hard to hope for a living child after loss, it feels like it might never happen✨ #angelmom #lossmom #infertility #rpl #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #griefpoetry #grief #poetry #poem #write #womensmentalhealth #recurrentpregnancyloss #pregnancylosssupport #findingjoy #ptsd #medicaltrauma #traumahealing #transparentshare #miscarriagesurvivor #ttcafterloss #babyloss #theworstgirlgangever #maternalmentalhealth #bereavedmother #angelbabies #lettinggo #poemoftheday #lossmompoems #spiritbabies
“The storm of fear and pain threatened to overtake me until I remembered that rivers of living water would flow from within me if I believed in God. While I fight with every fibre in my being something living, pure, and life-giving will come from my heart.”. @drbarbaralouw #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
“The storm of fear and pain threatened to overtake me until I remembered that rivers of living water would flow from within me if I believed in God. While I fight with every fibre in my being something living, pure, and life-giving will come from my heart.”. @drbarbaralouw #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
Sending you all love. 🩷🩵 ~Rebecca #doctorappointment #trauma #traumasurvivor #traumasurvivors #traumasupport #traumasensitive #traumaawareness #traumarecovery #traumainformed #traumahealing #traumaresponse #traumareaction #traumawork #lifeaftertrauma #ptsd #medicaltrauma #ptsdawareness #ptsdsurvivor #mentalhealthwriter #mentalhealth #inthistogether
#ostomate #ostomyawareness #ostomylife #ileostomybag #ibdaware #invisibleillnesswarrior #ibd #invisibleillnesses #ifmywoundswerevisible #trauma #medicaltrauma #chronsdisease #csection #chronicillness #crohns #ulcerativecolitisfighter #urgentcare #ulcerativecolitisdiet #surgery #hospitalized #uc #nocolon #nocolonstillrolling #nocolonstillrollin #scared #anxiety #depression #loveyourbody #bodydismorphia
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❤️🩹 . . . . . #chronicallyill #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonie #celiacdisease #ibs #ibd #crohns #gastroparesis #ehlersdanlossyndrome #mcas #posturalorthostatictachycardiasyndrome #dysautonomia #migraine #fibromyalgia #restlesslegsyndrome #myofascialpain #chronicfatiguesyndrome #endometriosis #pcod #lupus #crps #trigeminalneuralgia #fnd #lymedisease #sfn #medicaltrauma #medicalgaslighting #invisibleillness #invisibledisability
“THE FLOWER THAT BLOOMS IN ADVERSITY IS THE RAREST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL OF ALL.” - Walt Disney This quote makes me think about Chronic Illness Warriors. We face many & difficult circumstances. Many would give up and give in. But we struggle to survive. Through our difficulties we’ve become better human beings . I think that’s what makes each and every one of us a rare, beautiful, and valuable flowers. Do you agree? What are your thoughts on this quote? #chronicillnesswarrior #debilitatingillness #disabled #invisibleillness #spoonies #lymedisease #fibromyalgia #gastroparesis #diabetes #chronicpainwarrior #panicattacks #anxiety #depression #debilitatingpain #debilitatingfatigue #chronicfatigue #fibrofog #multiplechemicalsensitivities #MCS #medicaltrauma #medicalgaslighting
Just some information on what to look for if you or someone might be showing signs of "Emotionally Unavailability." #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
You don’t realise just how important your mental health is until you breakdown. Try to avoid this by taking steps to look after yourself daily. - Wear the special dress - Take a daytime nap - Buy that bag - Read a good book - Get outside/take a walk - Run yourself a lovely bubble bath - Say no to things you don’t want to do - Be selfish and put yourself first Take a break before you breakdown! #mentalhealth #invisableillness #chronicillness #autoimmune #rheumatoidarthritis #arthritis #lupus #lupuslife #lupusproblems #sle #as #ankylosingspondylitis #sjogrens #eds #pots #spoonie #pain #mindup #worry #medicaltrauma #fatigue #anxiety #autoimmuneanxiety
Hi friends near and far and all in between. Hope life hasn't been too terrible for you. With some struggles I hope that you can climb that hill and come out on the other end of it. 🙃 Yesterday (Wednesday) we had our pre-op appointment. It went pretty okay. Minus doctors and nurses in and out of the room, even during our EKG and top was up which was absolutely mortifing and causing dissociation. The RN and I had a good conversation about trauma and she had expressed to me her similar trauma she had. It was so I don't know what is a good word besides honored that someone felt comfortable sharing intimate details about what happened to her. We had a good chat and things went okay. 🫠 One more step before surgery. Feeling absolutely terrified of it all. Smalls are going to get some extra sugar free jello (because food after any surgery we have we get food adversions and scared to eat for at least a week) possibly some almond butter and jelly sandwiches. Oh how I can forget banana pudding and blueberries. Bee's husband will take good care of us we know it. 🥲🫶 Take care of yourselves friends, you are truly worth it. Take care of your health best you can. Your physical health is as important to keep a hold of, even though I do know doctors are hard. We have on our chart for example no male doctors if we have to be in the room with them alone. Especially if we have to even take off shoes or anything. ✨🥱✨ It's nearly 230 in the morning. I am on needles and prickles groceries are being delivered at 11 and that means interaction with strangers 😵💫 #surgeyprep #gooddoctorsarehardtofind #chroniclife #surgerysoon #dissociativeidentitydisorder #trauma #medicaltrauma #breastcancersurgery #scared #youareworthit #ipromiseyouare
Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) - What you need to know? PPH is heavier than normal bleeding after birth (normal being a flow which is like the first days of your period which then reduces over time). PPH occurs in 1-5% of women after giving birth. There are lots of factors before birth and during labour which are associated with an increased risk of primary PPH However, most women with these will not experience a haemorrhage after giving birth. In fact, most women who have a primary PPH have no identifiable risk factors. Knowing the risk factors allows you to be aware and ensure that you can have a plan in place. If you are at increased risk of a PPH, your team may advise you to have your baby in a hospital setting to allow for you to be close to medical care if it is needed. Swipe left to find out the types of PPH, risk factors, how they are managed and our top tips... I truly wish I knew about this topic considering I was a high risk factor for PPH, in which I did hemorrhage during my emergency c-section. #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.
The beginning of my endo journey began approximately 7 years ago today when I ended up in the ER with severe pelvic pain which they told me was just an “upset tummy.” For the next 7 years, I would continue to experience medical misogyny, medical trauma, and medical gaslighting. For many years, I would suffer in silence because like most of us, it felt easier and safer. If you ever wonder why there are so many endometriosis advocacy accounts, it’s often because we felt alone, lost, invalidated, and unheard. But we will no longer be silent. Endometriosis is NOT just a bad period. It’s NOT just a reproductive issue. Endometriosis is a complex chronic systemic disease. Collectively, we now do your jobs to prevent some of the issues we’ve had to suffer through and to educate fellow endo warriors properly. All, unfortunately, without the pay check. (That would be nice considering all of the medical expenses, and job losses we endure.) Our advocacy accounts prove just how common the medical gaslighting is, the disappointing length of time it takes to get an actual diagnosis and how common endometriosis is undiagnosed or missed. We are a result of a severely damaged and failed medical system and doctors. I pray one day this gets better. Until then, I will never stop.🖤 . . . #endometriosis #endometriosisjourney #endometriosissupport #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior #endometriosissucks #endometriosisfighter #endometriosispain #endowarrior #endowarriors #endometriosisisreal #butyoudontlooksick #medicalgaslighting #medicaltrauma #gaslightingawareness
The work of counseling psychologist Liza Morton, PhD, C. Psychol, promotes a psychologically informed approach to healthcare to improve well-being and recovery, and to mitigate medical trauma for people living with lifelong medical conditions. Join us in-person or virtually for PVI's 2024 International Gathering, Polyvagal Theory and the Modern Family: Finding Safety and Connection, June 14-16 to hear Dr. Morton's presentation, "Mitigating Medical Trauma: Supporting people with long-term health conditions using polyvagal informed, family-focused healthcare practices," plus thought-provoking talks and opportunities for embodied practices with our line up of international experts including Stephen Porges, Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, and more. Additional live streams of this event in Italian, French, German and Polish are available from our International Partners. In-person and virtual tickets are available, with virtual tickets now $100 off! polyvagal.org/potsdam2024 #potsdam2024 #internationalgathering #polyvagaltheory #debdana #gabormate #familyrelationships #mentalhealth #transgenerationaltrauma #trauma #neuroscience #parenting #polyvagal #nervoussystemregulation #coregulation #traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #wellness #nervoussystem #stephenporges #somaticexperiencing #somatichealing #systemictrauma #medicaltrauma #medicalptsd
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“I’m going to get up. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time. I’m going to grow through this one way or another because the sum will shine tomorrow”. @drbarbaralouw #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
In My Rose Garden – “I’m going to get up. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time. I’m going to grow through this one way or another because the sum will shine tomorrow”. Dr Barbara Louw. #DrBarbaraLouw #InMyRoseGarden #AquillaWellnessSolutions #Blog #healingjourney #Counselling #cancer #breastcancer #cancerinspiration #cancerrecovery #reconstruction #recovery #trauma #trauma #recoverymotivation #support #amputation #stroke #mastectomy #FightCancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerfree #medicaltrauma #oncology
this was the single most traumatic terminology i heard when Beanie was first born. i’d never heard it before, which compounded with having given birth a month early due to concerns about her size and a mama’s instinct that something was going on made me just wilt emotionally. it’s a phrase that invites no response. how could one argue with a doctor who proclaims such a thing? it’s not just a failure. it’s a failure to THRIVE, which is probably the most universally desired quality that parents would want in their child. and the worst part is that it sounded like a life sentence; not one person assured me that she’d eventually be okay. or even better than okay. this phrase needs to be thrown away. agreed? #Disability #DisabilityAdvocate #MedicallyComplex #FailureToThrive #MedicalTrauma ID: excerpts from a May 13, 2024 NY Times article “‘Failure to Thrive,’ or a Failure to Investigate?” An outdated medical term often masks treatable illnesses, health experts contend.
What is a "little moment" you will cherish and remember for years to come? #maternalmentalhealth #ppd #mentalhealthawareness #postpartum #support #community #moms, #ppa #care #selfcare #thepostcare #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthtrauma #medicaltrauma #traumaticbirth #birthtraumasupport #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirthsupport #perinataltrauma #thepostcare🌳.