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To be in a world where these innocent creatures can live free in the wild, unharmed and in peace, is the world I want to live in. Humans can be so undeniably cruel, this is something I will never understand. Day in and day out, so much suffering occurs because of our species. I will always want to be a part of the solution, because being a part of the problem is not an option. Mixed Media Floral Elephant- Photographed in Kenya #fineartphotographer #wildlifephotographer #artist #savetheelephantssavetheworld #jointheherd #bekindtoanimals #bekindtoelephants #gentlegiant #endwildlifecrime #stopkillingelephants #ivorybelongstoelephants #photographer #awareness #bringawareness
Ever heard of deep pressure therapy (or DPT)? The formal definition states that it is “firm tactile sensory input that provides proprioceptive input to the whole body”. But really what you see above is Vici doing a damn good job of it in this video. .
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What’s proprioceptive input? It involves the proprioceptive system which is in charge of sensing our body’s relationship to its surroundings. This system keeps track of our body awareness. When deep pressure is applied to the body, this pressure input is capable of creating more body awareness for the person. When someone has an issue with their proprioceptive system, it causes a lack of body awareness, and can be very difficult to cope with. A number of reasons can cause the system to falter, including being affected with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychiatric disorders (mood, ptsd, depression, anxiety, ADHD), and Sensory processing disorders.
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Sometimes psychiatric service dogs are trained to use their body weight to apply deep pressure on their handler’s body during panic attacks. This brings more awareness back to the body, and can minimize the severity and duration of such attacks.
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In my own experience, I’ve found that using DPT is helpful both at the onset of feeling panicked, and during a full on attack. In this video, I was at the airport and starting to feel very episody, so I sat on the floor for Vici to do his job. It may not look like much but it makes a world of difference. This video was over the course of a 20 minute period, until I started to feel better. .
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Do any of you suffer from panic attacks? How do you cope with them? .
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Video description: Vici lays across Nicole’s legs, applying deep pressure. His eyes move around, watching the world, and eventually he falls asleep.
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Has anyone ever used the S.M.A.R.T. method to design their goals? For those who don’t know, S.M.A.R.T. stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. Using this formula allows for your would-be idle goals, to transform into goals with forcible direction. My therapist suggested using a specific tactic in order to maintain and complete my goals. This tactic involves first writing down the goal, then how it will be completed, and finally, why it is important to you. For almost a month now I’ve spent a few minutes every morning, making goals using the S.M.A.R.T. method and the three part formula suggested by my therapist. If you’re looking for a way to make your goals more attainable, I can confidently suggest this to any reader. In my own experience, this has become a staple and an extremely beneficial addition to my life. What are some goals that you have for today? Try writing them down! The goals can be something as simple as taking a shower, or it could be as nerve-racking as a tough conversation that has been pushed off. Either way, whatever is written down are things that need to be done. While I’ve made goals in the past, putting pen to paper and the usage of the S.M.A.R.T. method combined, makes life a lot less overwhelming
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“With patience and persistence, dreams do come true”
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Guess who’s feeling like a very happy gal today, despite the crappy weather I’m proud to claim that it is me! I made it to my new doctor’s appointment today with a neuropsychiatrist, and couldn’t be more pumped with the outcome. This is two for two with doctors in the past month who have really actually listened. Two for two when it comes to having appointments end with me saying “thank you” and truly meaning it. After all of the terrible doctors I have had, I look at today and I am feeling extremely blessed. You want to know the secret to reaching this point? Persistence. I pushed to get in with psychiatrists who specialized in my illness, knowing that I needed their help. Disregarding that piece of me questioning what the point of it all was — I told that nasty part of me to shut up and kept moving forward. These months waiting for my appointment felt like an eternity, but I patiently waited. Never mind the fact that I was going through hell daily. It was difficult and I know that I crumpled multiple, multiple times. But you wanna know what kept me gritting through the pain, and standing back up to face my demons? Support from my friends, family, and dog. With that trio, I could keep getting back up; and that is what matters— not the time spent crumpled — because look at me now, I freaking made it! I can truly say I’ve come through this stronger than ever, and somehow managed to train a stronger pup all throughout. Don’t misunderstand what I am saying, the point of this is not for me to brag or saying I have magically fixed everything. I am only starting a new chapter in my story. But, for the first time in a long time, I am proud of myself. Thank you for everyone who has stayed by my side throughout this journey thus far— I am extremely grateful and feel very blessed to be where I am today. BRB crying from happiness
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Your medication is a crutch
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Just be happy
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Have you tried exercising?
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You don’t look like you’re depressed
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It’s all in your mind
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There’s nothing wrong in your life, how are you sad?
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Happiness is a choice
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It’s mind over matter
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You don’t look bipolar
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I’d say it’s safe to assume many of you have heard some (if not all) of these statements. Let’s take a moment to talk about the ignorant comments that people with mental illnesses deal with. I’m not talking about the blatantly mean statements people make, I’m referring to microaggressions like the ones listed above These are just a few examples that subtly discriminate against persons with mental illnesses. Anyone affected can relate to what I’m talking about when I say that people can be very ignorant to disorders that they can’t see. What are some comments that you’ve encountered? From my own experience, oftentimes people believe they’re making seemingly harmless statements, not realizing the consequences. The worst comment made to me was when someone stated “you’re not crazy, you just have ADHD”. It’s declarations like these that only work towards invalidating someone’s illness - doing quite the opposite of helping. It’s belittling when these utterances are made, but the fact is that people who are not affected are always going to say dumb things about illnesses that they don’t understand. For the sake of sanity, it’s important to recognize that the statements stem from ignorance, not animosity. Hanlon’s razor states to “never attribute malice to that which is adequately explained by stupidity”. The next time someone makes a crappy comment, I challenge you to do yourself a favor and keep moving forward. There’s no need to try to argue with someone who has no knowledge of the subject— leave that conversation for you and your trusted doctor.
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I want to open up to you guys and share something personal that I haven’t talked about much. In 2015 I experienced my first ever panic attack & I started having anxiety almost everyday. I wasn’t really sure what caused it..but it got really bad. I didn’t feel like myself anymore & I was scared to do things that I never was afraid to do before. Sometimes my heart would race a lot & my hands/arms would go numb and I thought I was having a heart attack because I would freak out & it would just make it worse. I didn’t know how to handle it & at the time it felt like my anxiety had completely taken over my life. My family was really supportive but I just didn’t know how to explain how I was feeling to them. But sometimes when I did express how I was feeling I literally thought I sounded crazy. I finally scheduled an appointment with a cardiologist and we found out that I have a minor heart condition called “Minor Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)” & all the symptoms I was having were linked to it. I actually felt a little better after finding out because I didn’t feel as “crazy” for having all of the symptoms. I started cutting out caffeinated sodas which I found made me feel 100x better. I also slowly started cutting out really spicy foods that would cause me to have heartburn and would cause my anxiety to spike. When I couldn’t sleep at night I would literally picture a pair of jean shorts from a clothing store in my head and I would imagine that pair of shorts in every color slowly until I calmed down & fell asleep. I also started carrying a water bottle with me everywhere I went (I still do this) because it felt comforting to know I had it with me. Over time my anxiety started to lessen and I finally got in control. There are still days I occasionally have it but I am proud that I don’t let it control my life anymore. I never really believed or understood anxiety until it happened to me. It’s so scary not being in control & I know so many people suffer from it. Just know that you’re not alone & you can message me anytime to talk. Comment below & tell me what methods you use to prevent your anxiety?
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