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Have you been told “it’s just stress” when y Have you been told “it’s just stress” when your body is screaming something deeper? That feeling of being dismissed—by doctors, loved ones, or even your own inner critic—does more than sting. It can actually _worsen_ your chronic pain. 😣 When your pain is invisible, it’s too often minimized, questioned, or misunderstood. But here’s the truth: Your pain is real. And being believed? That’s not a luxury—it’s a necessity for healing. This new blog post dives into: ✖️ How illness invalidation deepens pain 🧠 The science behind how the brain processes dismissal as threat ✅ Validating treatments that help (PRT, EAET, ISTDP) ❤️ How internal validation can become your superpower 📖 Read now and share with someone who needs to feel seen. 👉 Link in bio. . . #illnessinvalidation #spooniecommunity #spooniesupport
We've all done it. You’re lying in bed, tryin We've all done it. You’re lying in bed, trying to unwind…And suddenly you’re deep in a comment thread about the collapse of civilization. It feels like you're decompressing. But your brain? It’s getting the message: “We’re in danger, stay alert!” And that’s the last thing your nervous system needs before sleep. If you’re tired but wired, anxious but exhausted—your scroll habit might be why. Try trading doomscrolling for: a brain dump a few pages of fiction literally any activity that doesn’t involve existential dread Save this for your future self or tag your favorite bedtime scroller—we all have one. . . #sleepissues #sleepprocrastination #doomscrolling
It’s not the end of romance—it might be the be It’s not the end of romance—it might be the beginning of better sleep. Let’s normalize sleep setups that actually work. Separate beds or even separate rooms can feel like a big shift—but if sharing a bed means poor sleep, resentment, or constant frustration, maybe it’s time to rethink the goal. Plenty of happy couples sleep separately and still wake up stronger. Sleep isn’t a test of love—it’s a pillar of health. And sometimes, the kindest thing we can do for a relationship is to prioritize rest. Would you try a sleep divorce? Let me know in the comments—or tag a partner who needs to see this. . . #sleepdivorse #sleepproblems #marriedcouples
Stuck in the pain–sleep spiral? If you’re con Stuck in the pain–sleep spiral? If you’re constantly checking in with your body—counting symptoms, tracking every sleep stat, or googling solutions—you’re not alone. But here’s the catch: the more attention you give to the discomfort, the louder it tends to get. 🧠⚡ It’s not about ignoring pain or insomnia—it’s about shifting _how_ you respond. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong now?” try asking, “What do I need right now?” Sometimes the path to healing starts when we stop treating our bodies like a problem to solve—and start treating them like a system that needs safety, connection, and support. ✨ Ready to break free from the hyper-vigilance trap? Follow along + check the link in bio for tools that help you rewire the cycle. . . #chronicpainawareness #chronicpainrelief #chronicpainsupport

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