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They say before you speak you should use the method ( THINK) T= Is it true? H = is it helpful? I=is it inspiring? N= is it necessary? K= is it kind?. I think this could be applied to our negative and toxic thoughts going inside our own head. And also applied to ourselves, the way we treat ourselves. What we say to ourselves and what we believe about us. Especially when going through bouts of depression. I think way too many times we treat ourselves bad and are harder are on ourselves and have no compassion for ourselves or illnesses. Our anxiety and/or depression. Also when having anxiety maybe stop and ask is this true and helpful for me? ? Perhaps the answer maybe no. And seeking a coping skill. Maybe saying positive affirmations instead, etc..Food for thought

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I agree !

I will write this down for sure! Thank you sooooo much!!!😊

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Your welcome! I’m glad it helped you.

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Freedom57

Thank you so very much for sharing.

Feel like I've mentally battered myself most of my life, as well as allowing men to do so also

I know my mind is skewed, and I can't believe a lot of what I think

Learning to take baby steps in the area of self-compassion while also allowing to feel my painful emotions. I wasn't even aware that I used disassociation as a way to cope.

Appreciate the acronym. Have a wonderful day!

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You as well have a good day

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SunIsShining

I downloaded a daily inspiration app, kind of like positive affirmations but with quotes. It has helped me some

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