Therapy used to be something that no one talked about – if they even went in the first place. Too many people suffered in silence, whether because they worried they would be judged, they couldn’t afford a therapist, or both.
Nowadays the stigma is easing somewhat, but the money thing is still a barrier for some. That’s why this tweet thread is extra special – reading these 14 tweets about people’s favorite moments on the couch is really like free therapy.
And who doesn’t love that?
14. Divorce doesn’t necessarily mean failure.
Sometimes people just outgrow each other.
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13. You have to open up.
But you have to protect yourself, too.
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12. You can learn to control your trauma.
Instead of the other way around.
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11. An excellent life rule.
You need some space and perspective first.
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10. Reframe your thoughts.
Reframe your life.
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9. Change starts with you.
And you are objectively not alone.
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8. Everyone is auditioning.
Not just you.
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7. Is their best good enough?
Only you can say for sure.
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6. Not everyone deserves your headspace.
If it’s not your circus, leave those monkeys to their own poo.
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5. Celebrate every accomplishment.
Yes, especially the small ones.
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4. Breaking old patterns isn’t easy.
But it is essential to growing as a person.
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3. Intrusive thoughts happen to everyone.
You can yeet those right out of your head.
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2. Timers are life savers.
I use them anytime I don’t feel like starting something.
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1. You don’t have to fit in.
You only have to figure out how to thrive.
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All of these are good enough to internalize, I think. I’m going to give it a try.
Which of these are you going to try? Do you have some favorite advice of your own? Lay it on us in the comments!
