IF SOMEONE TELLS YOU THEY HAVE DID

- No, it is NOT schizophrenia. - No, you do NOT have multiple personalities because you act differently at work, around your family, around your friends, etc. - No, we are NOT like the guy in “Split”; we’re not going to switch personalities and attack you, that’s bullshit. - YES, alters/identities/personalities are REAL. Treat them like individual people, even though they share the same body.

DID is caused by extensive childhood trauma and is demonized by the media. If someone trusts you enough to share that they are a multiple, DO NOT abuse that.

10 Steps to Self Care

1. If it feels wrong, don’t do it.

2. Say “exactly” what you mean.

3. Don’t be a people pleaser.

4. Trust your instincts.

5. Never speak badly about yourself.

6. Never give up on your dreams.

7. Don’t be afraid to say “no”.

8. Don’t be afraid to say “yes”.

9. Resist the need to always have control.

10. Stay away from drama and negativity – as much as possible.

Source: Lessons Learned in Life

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6 Principles for Building a Happy, Healthy Life

1. Allow yourself to love, and to be loved by other people.

2. Know the key things that matter most to you.

3. It`s important to have boundaries and to sometimes say “no``.

4. Self-forgiveness is essential to be free of the past.

5. Often, forgiveness is hard work but it is worth the time and effort.

6. Discover who you are – and live a true, authentic life.

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Remember:

we need education about mental illnesses as much as we need an education on stuff we study on school. it’s hard to see your life and everyone’s lives getting harder because of the stigma of treating mental symptoms. it’s sad to see how our society sees mental health professionals. it’s sad to see people that need help and support refusing it because they don’t trust therapists, most part of the time because of the stigma. mental illnesses’ stigma is way more than we can see, it’s way more than no representation and information about personality disorder, psychosis, ocd and all the illnesses that are always excluded, the stigma affects everyone. we aren’t taught to care for our mental health.

Our student-led project is to actually increase mental health awareness, and help those with mental illness find care for them through hotlines and overall support!

Don’t forget to share this link with friends, family, and your school to donate and contribute to our cause. Every dollar counts! We are trying to get these plaques installed in as many school bathrooms in the U.S. as possible  ♡

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/no-more-stalling-dont-stall-just-call/3099030/

Often times we don’t feel as if we are worthy of good things because we think we’re not smart enough or pretty enough. The truth is, you are ENOUGH. You are an amazing person living on this earth who was given the opportunity to be here. There will be people who doubt you and criticize you for being you, but just know your enough. Know your value, then add tax :)

Don’t forget to share this link with friends, family, and your school to donate and contribute to our cause. Every dollar counts! We are trying to get these plaques installed in as many school bathrooms in the U.S. as possible  ♡

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/no-more-stalling-dont-stall-just-call/3099030/