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This narrative came through on the first day I wasn’t able to get out of bed due to my mental illness. It coveys the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in life's relentless demands and the struggle to catch one's breath.

This represents my personal journey through the * 'battle' with mental illness and the crucial realization that seeking help and space is a lifeline. Join us in exploring these profound emotions and remember that you are never alone in your *'struggle'.

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*free bird reminder: the language we use is critical. If things are always talked about at as a battle or struggle… they will be. However it’s also important to acknowledge and name the experiences how you feel them as well as transition the mindset.

At this time it was a battle that I felt like I kept losing which propelled me into figuring out long-term growth. When I was able, I started transitioning the way I talked about this companion of pain.

Word transitions / updates to try:

Challenge, experience, journey, hurting, exhaustion, depression [anxiety/burnout/other] symptoms [wave, feelings, emotions, part, experience], learning/growth, discussion/conversation, emotional upheaval, parasympathetic nervous system response

Free bird reminder: transitioning, change and growth take varying levels of effort depending on the neuropathway depth. As always try to give yourself grace to prevent deeper negative self-exchanges :)

Liberate your soul

Burn it down and rise

Because when we heal ourselves, we heal the world

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