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Our trauma plays a large role in how we function in every aspect of our lives. Trauma can affect how we see ourselves, how we display ourselves in the world, how we interpret things other people say, and how we act and react to everything that surrounds us. So when it comes to our earning potential if our trauma is affecting our self-worth, and our self-worth is very low, it is very easy for us to accept lower earnings or low offers for jobs and projects because we don’t think we are worth more. This is both true for people who are actively working on healing from their trauma and those who have not made the decision to recognize their trauma yet. Healing from our trauma can help our self worth so much more than anyone could ever expect. Trauma can also give us the opposite reaction where our self-worth is inflated and we may think that we are worth more than the job is actually worth being paid for. Trauma is nuanced.

Thank you @moneysmartlatina for including me in this article! Check out the whole article with other amazing information via the link in my bio!

I am not a therapist, please consult your medical and mental health team for help.

#financialtrauma #financetrauma #trauma #traumahealing #childhoodtrauma #ptsd #cptsd #traumawork #therapistsofinstagram

Here’s where schizoaffective and schizophrenic people can find support.

SOURCES
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses, By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Published March 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shared-genes-link-depression-schizophrenia-and-three-other-mental-illnesses-201303015944
Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published Feb 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/schizophrenia-a-to-z
On The Trail of Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published on March 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 1, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/On_the_trail_of_schizophrenia
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? By Arlin Cuncic. Published on March 08, 2022. August 1, 2022.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-4171702

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

These are the four main causes of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

This video is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace therapy, psychiatric help, or a diagnosis.

SOURCES
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses, By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Published March 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shared-genes-link-depression-schizophrenia-and-three-other-mental-illnesses-201303015944
Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published Feb 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/schizophrenia-a-to-z
On The Trail of Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published on March 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 1, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/On_the_trail_of_schizophrenia
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? By Arlin Cuncic. Published on March 08, 2022. August 1, 2022.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-4171702

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

Are all schizophrenic and schizoaffective hallucination scary?

I am not a therapist. This post does not serve as professional advice, it is simply education. If you think you might be schizoaffective or schizophrenic please contact a mental health professional for proper diagnosis.

SOURCES
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses, By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Published March 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shared-genes-link-depression-schizophrenia-and-three-other-mental-illnesses-201303015944
Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published Feb 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/schizophrenia-a-to-z
On The Trail of Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published on March 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 1, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/On_the_trail_of_schizophrenia
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? By Arlin Cuncic. Published on March 08, 2022. August 1, 2022.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-4171702

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

Think you might be schizoaffective or schizophrenic? Let me know in the comments if you need support!

SOURCES
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses, By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Published March 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shared-genes-link-depression-schizophrenia-and-three-other-mental-illnesses-201303015944
Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published Feb 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/schizophrenia-a-to-z
On The Trail of Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published on March 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 1, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/On_the_trail_of_schizophrenia
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? By Arlin Cuncic. Published on March 08, 2022. August 1, 2022.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-4171702

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

Schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia are a part of the neurodivergent community and as such are well deserving of acknowledgment and notice to all that people living with these illnesses aren’t crazy and are often struggling with a very difficult illness. Schizophrenics and schizoaffective are deserving of compassion, care, and love–the same as any of us.

For an all-inclusive and growing guide to Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, head over to sarahpotter.substack.com for more.

SOURCES
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses, By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing, Published March 1, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shared-genes-link-depression-schizophrenia-and-three-other-mental-illnesses-201303015944
Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published Feb 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/schizophrenia-a-to-z
On The Trail of Schizophrenia, Harvard Health Publishing. Published on March 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 1, 2022. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/On_the_trail_of_schizophrenia
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? By Arlin Cuncic. Published on March 08, 2022. August 1, 2022.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-4171702

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

You can learn more about schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by heading over to sarah potter.substack.com.

#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #hallucinations #hallucinating #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #notcrazy #deserving #compassion #learnoninstagram

I re-heat my coffee at LEAST three times per day. #coffeelover #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #coffeetime #coffee #coffeeaddict

I grew up in a home where depression was made to be some thing you made a victim of your self out of. Depression was shamed in my house. I remember being told a handful of times or more that I have nothing to be depressed about I should be grateful for the life that I have. My feelings and emotions are constantly invalidated. And I know that this is not anything outside of the ordinary. People are told every day their emotions are not valid. People are told that their Depression is not valid. I’m here to tell you that there doesn’t have to be a reason for you to feel depressed. You can be depressed because you just are. When we normalize feeling depressed and validate feeling depressed we as a society can begin to help people better understand depression and be empathetic toward people with depression instead of mean and cruel.

#depression #depressed #normalizementalhealth #mentalhealth #postpartumbody #postpartum #iamdepressed

I’m unemployed for the first time in over a decade.

I started Mother of Marketing back in 2010 with some small freelancing on social media and grew it to a six figure business with a team of seven in its peak.

Then my chronic illness hit. So I peeled back.
Then the pandemic hit and I had to pivot to consulting.
Then I had a baby and began rebuilding my book.
Then I wanted stability...and PTO.

Then the place where I was working hard toward a full time job let me go and hired an agency in my place.

Now I am influx. It’s uncomfortable. It’s frustrating too.

I’ve always had it all figured out, or worked to figure it out quickly.

I have been looking for a job since January.
Still looking. I honestly don’t know what to do with myself outside of the mental health influencer stuff I’ve been working on.

I think it’s okay to feel a little lost. I still don’t love it though.

@sleep_dot_com and I have one more thing to say about sleep and #neurodivergent minds. #sleepdotcompartner #sleephygiene #autism #adhd #adhdinwomen #bipolar #bipolardisorder #adhdawareness #therapistsofinstagram #learnoninstagram

Join me for free ADHD support tomorrow (Thursday 7/28) on @sharewellnow!

#adhd #adhdmemes #adhdawareness #adhdwomen #adhdsupport #adhdproblems #mentalhealthawareness #therapistsofinstagram #mentalhealth

The audacity of people when interviewing women. 😳😒
#womensrights #workingmoms #workingmomlife #motherhoodunplugged #areyouserious

For those who follow and are questioning if they are ADHD or whether they should get a diagnosis, I invite you to join me and others during a free group support chat next week.

About This Session

Seeking a diagnosis for ADHD can feel overwhelming and complicated. This session is all about uncomplicating the diagnosis experience and sharing personal experiences to inform others of ways you can seek a diagnosis. We’ll also talk about coping strategies one may need post-diagnosis.

Does this sound like you?

>> You love to read but you’re having difficulty retaining what you’ve just read
>> You get distracted twice as much as your peers
>> You have trouble focusing on one task at a time and are often starting multiple tasks that cascade one after another
>> You get overwhelmed easily in large group settings or noisy events and are clawing your way out
>> You think about and see the world and problems differently than your peers

This group is for you!! Whether you’re undiagnosed, seeking diagnosis, self-diagnosed, or diagnosed by a psychiatrist, you are welcome to join and share your experience and ask for help.

Why I created this group:

After going 32 years in this world undiagnosed, I was finally given the key to understanding myself more deeply when I gained an official diagnosis in 2021. But the journey wasn’t easy! I went through so much invalidation from the world around me–even my family, and knowing how I felt throughout my life, I don’t want anyone else to go one more day wondering, “Am I ADHD?”

I’ve been in intensive EMDR therapy for three straight years now and have learned coping mechanisms for when I become heightened, how to be kinder and more accepting of myself, and communication skills that allow me to live my truest life possible.

Sign up by going to sarahapotter.com/adhdsupport.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdsupportgroup #adhdinwomen #adhdinstagram #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Goodbye 3 AM wake ups! Try these tips from @sleep_dot_com and I to help your #ADHD Brain Get Back To Sleep. #sleepdotcompartner #sleephygiene #neurodivergent #ad #sponsored

Small milestone I haven’t celebrated because last time I did I was told I’m cringey. Idgaf this time tho.

#200k #iloveyou3000 #celebrating #milestone

What’s a core memory?

Scientifically, core memories are based on human emotions that return to consciousness during times when that emotion is primary.

So when we go through trauma, or joy, or triumph, those emotions inform our core memories.

Core memories are there to protect us. Nurture us. Helps us grow and informs the production of new core memories to recall.

Our memory recall does not just pull the same memory over and over again, it distorts it each time. So creating new core memories is one of the best ways to ensure each memory stays as clear as the next.

#corememory #memories #childhoodmemory #traumatherapy #cakebaking #bakedcake #baking #bakinginstagram #bakersofinstagram #cakemaking #cottagecore #cottagecorecake #mentalhealthawareness

Final Michigan video! All our favorite moments and some date night vibes.

#michigan #upnorth #vacationmode

Just some more vacation vibes.

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