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Animal Therapy – 2

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Animal Therapy 2; another video of Mia and Piko being adorable!

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Happy New Year

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Happy New Year to all; I send my best wishes to everyone and pray for a better year! Goodbye 2020, hello 2021.

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Mental Illness and Building Stability

December 29, 2020March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

When coping with mental illness or not at all, stability is always a key component to our lives. Here are what I consider the pillars to a strong foundation.

Tagged balance, first-aid kit, interpersonal relations, Mental illness, routine, self-regard, spontaneity, stability, vision and purpose1 Comment
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Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays!

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Mental Illness – Praise and Thank Yourself

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

With mental illness and without, it can be easy to devalue ourselves. Here is a personal example and reminder to take some time to thank and praise yourself!

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Mental Illness and F-Word Empowerment

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental illness sends bad thoughts and it's sometimes too much energy to fight each one. Here's my little trick with F-Word empowerment that may surprise you!

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Mental Illness and Coping with ‘Slumps’

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

In recovery and mental illnesses that endure, coping with slumps is very important. I'm going through one right now, and here's how I'm pushing forwards.

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‘Animal Therapy’ YouTube Channel

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

My first video of virtual 'animal therapy'. Add some happiness and cuteness to your day!

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Life Changes, Family Support and Emotions

December 4, 2020 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's my take on a good film about life changes, family support and emotions. A lesson on denial, empathy, balance and feeling what must be felt.

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From Anxious Avoidance to Productive Energy (3)

December 1, 2020March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's a personal example of how my coping was actually anxious avoidance. Here's how I transformed it into productive energy, just on time!

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