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  • Early Treatment Saved My Life
    May 7, 2019My Story of Strength, Psychosis Recovery, Self Care, Staying Strong
    Early treatment for psychosis saved my life

    I had psychosis when I was 20. Early treatment saved my life. I got treatment for psychosis when I spoke...

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  • Learn more about psychosis causes of psychosis at strong365.org/causes. #mentalhealthawareness
  • **Painting & poem by the same title, Promise of Her Eyes, by Anna Ayres. Thank you, Anna, for inspiring us and sharing your gifts! 🌟** Who is this girl with darkness in her eyes? She is surrounded by color, Yet all she sees is black. Her eyes seem dark and lifeless. How sad, A life without color. She is able to feel raindrops on her skin But is unable to see the beauty of a rainbow. This life is all she has ever known, But she knows that one day that will change. She smiles. She knows that although right now she lives a colorless life, One day, when it comes to the end, She will be greeted with love, light, and Hope.
  • "Things started to change come spring semester of sophomore year. I became overwhelmingly afraid. I was afraid to see my friends, afraid to go to class, afraid to explore the city I once loved so much. I became increasingly paranoid that people were out to get me. I was convinced that the police would break down my door at any moment, arresting me for a crime I didn’t commit. Eventually, I went to the hospital. I found a therapist. I entered a four week hospital outpatient program. I learned that I was still myself, and that asking for help didn’t mean that I was weak. It’s okay to be afraid sometimes. I am still the girl who insisted on walking to the bus stop by herself in kindergarten, who was quick to debate teachers in high school, and who got a tattoo without telling anybody in college. I am still that girl, but this time with a better support system, which I am forever grateful for." Read the full story at strong365.org/blog. #mentalhealthawareness
  • Take all the time you need to feel well enough to get back to work, school or pick up that hobby. After that, don't let anyone tell you you can't. We believe in you. You are strong. #mentalhealthawareness #URstrong
  • "Over the past year, I’ve routinely heard that Marie Kondo’s book has “literally changed my life” from friends and colleagues, to which I most often shrugged in half interest. When I heard about how shirts are to be folded like origami and organized like a standing accordion, I knew it wasn’t for me (read: life is too short). So far, I’ve only applied part of Kondo’s systematic approach — the sorting and emptying part — with only a half attempt at the finer details of her organization techniques. (Maybe I’ll origami my t-shirts in retirement.) Even so, I finally understood the hype: I felt liberated. It made me think: What if we took as careful a look at what we allow to percolate in our headspace — our self-talk, ruminating, protective armor — as we are now inspecting and optimizing our kitchen drawers? So, I’ve been asking myself: - What thoughts, beliefs or behaviors can I let go of that no longer serve me? - What do I spend energy on that no longer fits in my value system? For me, a collection of self criticisms, impossible standards, goals, and a dash of irrational fear were the first to bubble to the surface. I’ve been envisioning myself plucking each of these thought tracks off a dusty shelf and chucking them in the trash. Up and out. So, I’ll ask you: What is one thing you let go of this season? What is one thing you can welcome in its place?" 🌷 Read the whole story here: strong365.org/KonMari (link in profile) #mentalhealthawareness #konmari #joy #springcleaning #meditation
  • "I had psychosis when I was 20. Early treatment saved my life. I got treatment when I spoke to my mom and said there were all sorts of things going wrong. I heard voices from people saying hateful words, harassing me and bullying me. I heard people say sexual comments repeatedly, and threaten me with violence. I would see people spitting on me and see flashes of blue light briefly in my eyes. I was at work one day and I went to the manager and said I am not feeling good and I had to go home. I went home and that night I had an anxiety attack where I felt like I was dying. I felt intense stress and I passed out with a white haze in my vision." **Full story on our blog, strong365.org/blog. Direct link in profile.**
  • “Recovery” might look a little different for everyone. What does it mean for you? #MentalHealthAwareness
  • Dear Amazing Ones: We're working on expanding Strong 365's support of young people struggling with their mental health and are conducting interviews with our community in order to do so. If you are 13-30 yrs old and have experienced/sought treatment for psychosis OR a parent of someone who has AND are willing to volunteer 1 hour of your time to answer some questions about your experience and how Strong 365 can support you, please email us at info@strong365.org. Thank you! 💛
  • Just a little furry something to get you through your Wednesday 🐶❤️🐱

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