#talkingaboutit

Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made. (Thank you to everyone who reached out the few times I posted about my anxiety this past week. While I am in a much better place with both anxiety and depression than I ever have been, sometimes my brain is still a little noisy. I appreciate your care and kindness more than you will ever know. I am always here if you need an ear or a shoulder. We get through this together). #TalkingAboutIt #NoStigma #MentalHealthIsHealth

Recovery is weird. It is difficult and frustrating. It is full of ups and downs and twists and turns. Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a lot of hard work. Recovery is constant. Recovery is strange and terrifying. It is wonderful. And it is worth it. Hang in there. You got this. • • • #reminder #recovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #recoveryjourney #yougotthis #mentalhealth #talkingaboutit #personal

When his human tried to ask Solaris to come in early, Solaris asked if he would get extra pay (preferably scritches or treats) The human said no. Solaris responded by moving to his chair until his normal start time. Be like Solaris; set limits at work. #esa #emotionalsupportanimal #emotionalsupportcat #catsteachboundaries #catsteachyouboundaries #catssetboundaries #cats #catsofinstagram #catsofig #boringselfcare #talkingaboutit

Sammy Nickalls, “#TalkingAboutIt: How We Can Use Social Media to Take Down Stigma”

TC needed a place to rest between his shifts as an #emotionalsupportcat. He found an open office (read as: box) and claimed it. Be like TC; look for opportunities to meet your needs at work. \\ #catsloveboxes #orangetomcat #catsofinstagram #catsofig #catsteachboundaries #talkingaboutit #boringselfcare

TC is taking a short break during his workday. Breaks help him be a better #esa. Be like TC; keep setting boundaries at work. Take small breaks throughout the day. \\ #boringselfcare #autisticfam #talkingaboutit #emotionalsupportcat #emotionalsupportanimal #catsteachboundaries #catsofinstagram #catsofig #catsloveboxes

TC is always looking for new opportunities at work, but also knows his limits. Be like TC; take reasonable amounts of initiative to prevent burnout. \\ #catsteachboundaries #catsofig #gingertabby #gingertom #talkingaboutit #boringselfcare

Sammy Nickalls (x)