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Happy Birthday @ali_lb_ ! I’ve always looked up to you growing up and this past year made us all realize what a strong fighter we are blessed with. You’ve always been the person that we can all come to for honest advice, the friend that cares about everyone else before herself, the sister who will pick us up when we are down and the Tia that loves unconditionally. I’m grateful that we can celebrate another year with you! Cheers to more Concerts together, LAFC Games, Dodgers Games and to finally have you back at work by the end of this year. Love you Chaparrita #tealwefindacure #sisters #bday #loveyou #aries #bestfriends #tealtuesday #awareness #knowthesigns #fuckcancer #cancersucks #alifightstowin (Song: Post Malone - Wow)
When I was younger, I was bold. I spoke my mind. I thought I knew what I wanted. I didn’t care if people liked me very much.
I didn’t listen to the nonsense and I definitely didn’t let anyone push me around.
Somewhere in my 20’s, that changed. It was around the 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy.
I had debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. I couldn’t breath. Couldn’t think. I would have preferred death over these attacks that would sometimes last HOURS.
I couldn’t get away from myself and I couldn’t get out of my skin. I was trapped.
I found a therapist. Something had to be wrong with me. I never experienced anxiety or depression before. It was all so new to me. No known trigger. Nothing that made sense.
And then it did. I had fallen into the trap of codependency. People pleasing. Putting others’ needs above my own. Accepting different forms of abuse to be liked.
Conceding to others when I wasn’t taking care of myself. I had become so disconnected, I didn’t even know what I needed or felt anymore.
That therapy - all that work - saved my life. Learning how to identify my own behaviors and learning to fully take responsibility for them has brought me back full circle.
Right here. Right now. With you. No trying to get away from myself. No apologies. No people pleasing.
And no panic attacks.
Allowing codependent behavior in your life, either from you or allowing yourself to “take it” from others, is abusive and damaging. It comes in so many forms - and usually it’s sneaky.
But don’t be fooled: just because you don’t acknowledge it doesn’t mean it isn’t taking its toll.
I want to talk more about it because I am noticing it more and more...and more lately. In marriages, friendships, between family members, and coworkers. I even see it amongst strangers.
I hope my series of upcoming posts helps to inform you more. And if you suffer from any form of Codependency, I hope it gives you hope.
Have you experienced Codependency in your life? In what ways? Would love to hear your stories below.
EDUCATION TIME!
NEW ZEALAND BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN.
LISTING: NATIONALLY ENDANGERED.
These are Bottlenose dolphins which may ‘sleep’ different to other dolphins such as coastal Spinners which tend to dive down deeper. (People often try to swim with them without realising they’re trying to sleep after a nights hunting).
Cheers for hearing me out, as usual.
#dolphins #bottlenosedolphins #mountmaunganui #bayofplentynz #bayofplenty #newzealand #sleeptime #restime #givethemspace #goproanz #gopro #kayaking #knowthesigns
I will say growing up I had to learn to be a strong woman, life made me grow up fast. But after an abusive relationship and then this relationship with a narcissist, have made me who I am today. I know I am strong. I know I have dealt with more shit then people in normal relationships. I know I can handle it. But just because we can handle it doesn't mean we don't get tired. It comes to a point where we need to let go of them and their bull and move on and give them the ultimate revenge of being happy. Because yes we are strong but we also get tired. Good luck #tired #imstrongbutimtired #idontdeservethis #imallowedtobetired
#truth #facts #toxicrelationships #fakelove
#knowthesigns #stopthesilence #cheaters #stoptheabuse #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #emotionalabuseisstillabuse #emotionallydrained #npd #narcissist #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder #narcopathabuse #narcopath #painisnotlove #lovedoesnthurt #lovedoesnothurt #timetoheal #bestrong #moveon #havecourage #getout
Narcissist tell so many lies that at the end of the day, they start to believe them themselves. Unfortunately they are pathological Liars with no kind of empathy oh, so they will lie to your face well looking at you dead in your eyes.
#liars #pathalogicalliar #dangerousliars
#truth #facts #toxicrelationships #fakelove #knowthesigns #stopthesilence #cheaters #stoptheabuse #cheatingnarcissist #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #toxic #emotionalabuseisstillabuse #emotionallydrained #npd #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder #narcopathabuse #narcopath #painisnotlove #lovedoesnthurt #lovedoesnothurt
" black, white, rich, poor, they (mental health illnesses) do not have a preference" - Hunter
How mental health literature are you?
#JustPrayAboutIt #mentalhealthawareness #LetsTalkAboutIt
#SafeSpaces #Mayismentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthdoesntdiscrimate
#MentalHealthLiterate #MentalHealthTalks #MentalHealth #KnowtheSigns
#Anxiety
#Depression
#BPD
#Psychosis
#GAD
#Anorexia
Spending the night with the @beginagainfoundation at the New Beginnings Gala. Please please know the signs of sepsis and if you don’t- I put them in my stories. Please read it because it could literally save your/your kids life. Anddddd if you’re a hampton roads local you have to come to next years gala- raising money for something so, SO important ❤️ plussssss @frankieballard was here this year. Just saying.
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#sepsis #sepsisawareness #knowthesigns #hrva #virginiabeach #vblocal #virginiabeachoceanfront #hilton #charity #charityevent #charitygala #beginagainfoundation
We need to remember that we are not "victims"... WE ARE SURVIVORS!!!!! Doesn't matter what stage you are in, whether you are out of the relationship, still in the relationship, or working to get out, you are a survivor! Always put your happiness out to the universe and watch it happen. having to deal with these tragic monsters makes us all strong! So keep your head up and keep pushing. God bless you all!!!! #Survivor #we are survivors #empaths #strong #brave
#truth #facts #toxicrelationships #fakelove
#knowthesigns #stopthesilence #cheaters #stoptheabuse #cheatingnarcissist #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #toxic #emotionalabuseisstillabuse #emotionallydrained #npd #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder #narcopathabuse #narcopath #psychopath #painisnotlove #lovedoesnthurt #lovedoesnothurt #
We were not put on this earth to be miserable. like my mom says " it's always better to be alone then with bad company". The problem is, trauma bonding a so real that it makes it so difficult for us to leave. But we need to take a big look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we are happy? Or are we miserable? The next question should be is that how we want to be the rest of our lives? I know my answer is no I do not want to be miserable, I want to be happy. So I am finally working on myself to get that mental strength. I encourage everyone in my position to do the same, before we know it we will have it and we can be happy. #letshelpeachother #timetoheal
#truth #facts #toxicrelationships #fakelove #knowthesigns #stopthesilence #cheaters #stoptheabuse #hoover #cheatingnarcissist #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #toxic #emotionalabuseisstillabuse #emotionallydrained #npd# #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder #narcopathabuse #narcopath #narcopaths #painisnotlove #lovedoesnthurt #lovedoesnothurt