#1in5

[abovegroundpodcast]

I believe it was Abraham Lincoln that said “the best way to predict your future is to create it”. You can’t create it if you are fighting in survival mode….. that’s where we come in, with the proper support, education and tools we can not only stay above but we can thrive !!!! 2023, here we come…. The stigma stomping train is in motion so hop on and enjoy new episodes every Wednesday so YOU can stay above……. Don’t forget to check out the new book from TPP. Never Underestimate The Power Of You- available now!!!!! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthpodcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #wellnessmatters #1in5 #endstigma #stopthestigma #stopthestigmamentalillness #stayabove #988 #lifeline #advocatingmentalhealth #letstalkmentalhealth #mentalillnessrecovery #inflames #yougotthis #believeinyourself #support #innerhealing #growthmindset #fightforyourlife #applepodcast #nippertown #spotifypodcasts #googlepodcast #tunein https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmpb6XFOoXN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cmdrwilkens]

People who want to buy in midtown Manhattan ridiculously overestimate costs again error. Like yeah shit is much more expensive than 30years ago but what’s described is a ~100k a year lifestyle if that. And yeah that’s out of reach for the majority of folks, the vast vast majority of folks but its also wildly out of touch with reality.

So yes this lifestyle IS less achievable than it used to be but also...do folks really think that only the top ~2% of earners in the country are enjoying this lifestyle? Because that’s what 400k/household/year is. The 95th percentile, the start of the top 5% is at $210k/yr.

Lets reverse engineer this problem. The median home price in the US in 2022 was about 440k, at then current mortgage rates that works out to about $2700/mo. Presupposing the 90s middle class lifestyle would mean this should be 33% of income so that’s 8200/mo or $98400/year. So yeah at $100k/year you can comfortably afford all those things described (since your expense ratio is the “ideal” ratio from the 90s)

[newswireml]

Group: 1-in-5 U.S. adults will bet on this year's Super Bowl#Group #1in5 #adults #bet #years #Super #Bowl

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry’s national trade group predicted Tuesday. The American Gaming Association forecasts that 1-in-5 American adults will place a bet on Sunday’s NFL championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The estimate includes…

[markculleton]

Be kind unless you can be fantastic #bekind #befantastic #befantasticallykind #wellbeing #wellness #dyslexia #adhd #dyslexic #1in5 #neurodiversity #dyscalculia #dysgraphia #dyspraxia #processingissues #comment #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #selflove #photographylover #resilliance (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVBhY3vsYFU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[2econd2ight2eers]

JOINING IN BC I HAD TO KNOW WHAT MY WORM SONA WOULD LOOK LIKE- Anyway y'all join in I wanna see more worms.

@queers-of-marybelltownship @queer-resting-bitch-face @elliots-solution @yourfavoritemonsterfucker @1in5-demigods-agree @fishouthefreezer @not-alive-just-scissors

And any mutals that I'm missing. XD

fuck it. worm on a string picrew chain. let's fucking go

happy worm creation my friends

tagging @areyoudoingthis @cursed-coat-of-homosexuality @peanutbutterex @tfemteach @piratecaptainscaptainpirates (no pressure 💛)

[dyslexicswantedpodcast-blog]

The Dyslexia Debate

The following blog is inspired by the article: “IDA Responds to the ‘Dyslexia Debate’”published by the International Dyslexia Association.

I remember distinctly being in kindergarten and first grade constantly anxious, on guard, and finding excuses to go to the nurse. Though I’d always been a curious child and loved to learn new things, I hated school. I hated the potential for being called on, I hated that my classmates made fun of me, I hated being punished for not doing homework that I truly couldn’t do. Though I hated many aspects of daily life, I played along with the system enough to get by for a few years. Though, soon enough, my trick was discovered. 

I remember walking into my testing session and being asked if I knew why I was there. My response: “I’m just a dumb 2nd grader”. That is truly how I felt. I felt dumb for not being able to read, for getting stuck on math problems, for being confused in class, for being different from my peers. 

Following the testing session it soon came out that I was dyslexic. Unsurprisingly, I hated this too. But with time, I was able to accept that being dyslexic did not mean that I was dumb, but rather that I learned differently. It meant that like everyone else I had strengths and I had areas I could work on. The discovery of my dyslexia also meant that I was going to change schools so that I could be best supported. At first I did not like this plan, but eventually I was excited as I felt I would have a community in where I belonged and was understood. Though it took me about 10 years to fully embrace my dyslexia, I have been able to slowly accept myself for who I am and the strengths I have, while acknowledging the areas I need growth in. 

Fastforward---> 

I have graduated from college where I wrote my undergraduate thesis on the parent perspective of a dyslexia diagnosis. I have become involved in advocacy surrounding dyslexia. I have mentored younger dyslexic students. 

After graduating from college I began teaching Special Education in urban public schools and... BAM! No one uses the word “dyslexia” anymore but instead says “Specific Learning Disability”. What the HECK does that mean? It’s the least specific “specific” disability possible!! My students have no way to explain their learning difference, they struggle to identify what it is, they aren’t sure of their strengths. 

You may be wondering why this is. How does a word really make that much of a difference? 

It does! 

Without a way to “specifically” identify their learning difference, the perception of being dumb and less capable than their peers is confirmed, when it is not truly reality. When they are told their “Specific Learning Disability” is in reading, writing, and math, they feel hopeless. When teachers start by identifying areas of difficulty, that’s all kids hear. I can say this from being a student AND a teacher in these conversations. When it changes to “you have dyslexia, so there are some areas you are really good at, and there are some things that are more difficult for you” it COMPLETELY changes a chid’s (and parent’s) self-perception. 

I have no more strengths or intelligence than my students, all I had was a truly SPECIFIC word to identify with, a community to call on, and a difference I could learn about.  

[noelle-halcrow]

@1in5apparel empowers you to change the conversation on mental illness. Their designs invite conversation and reflection on preconceived notions of what mental illness looks like. When one in five people will experience mental illness in a given year, it touches all of our lives in one way or another. . . Purchase @1in5apparel designs today and you can help change the negative perception of mental illness. . . . #my1in5 #1in5 #mentalillness #health #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #support #fashion #style #kindness #fashionblogger #instastyle #hairstyles #vancouver #yvr #conversation #positive #caring #love #fashionbrand #styleblogger #streetstyle #stylist (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwsow20AS14/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4z28p9wacax0

[a-beyoutiful-mind-blog]

Mirrors

I look at my reflection in the mirror

Unhappy with what I see

Glazed eyes like a shiny marble

Ready for the dam to burst

I see my reflection

I notice how much weight I have gained

My skin is stretched, marks to show

I can’t believe how much I have let myself go

There are days you tell me I look like a cow

But with self-love, I’ve come a long way from then to now

I look in the mirror, not recognizing who I am

I think of my past trauma, and being less than

I remember the anxiety, the pain

Then I recall the self-harm not understanding what I gain

I’m covered in scars

Brain, why do you do this?

You’re supposed to protect me

But instead, you just keep trying to wreck me

I want this pain to end

But it seems like the bully keeps picking on my head

Well rather than pushing you away, I am choosing to welcome you

Not because you’ve won this battle,

Instead, you’ve proved to me the strength I didn’t know I had

It’s sick, it’s twisted,

But to your voice, I will never listen

I’ve grown in many ways and I thank you.

[myangelicnerd]

Made some crafts & laid my chakra stones out for him.

Tom responded to my YouTube comment! 🌻💗 That made me very happy tonight.

I’m always missing this sweet boy, he was so kind and intelligent, I wonder how much smarter he would’ve gotten. Always missed, always remembered for your kind works. 🥰

[abovegroundpodcast]

This week the boys talk about digging out of all the past wreckage that has impacted your life in some fashion. We also want to thank those of you who stopped in to say hello at Nipperfest this past Saturday. Don’t forget every Wednesday a new episode on everything #mentalhealth and if you listen on #applepodcast hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode!!!!!! Thank you for the support. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalillnessawareness #1in5 #stopstigma #endthestigma #trauma #depressionawareness #anxiety #buymeacoffee #nippertown #spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #googlepodcast #letstalkmentalhealth #healing #therapy #sepulturaband #mentalhealthtalk #wellness #cognitivedissonance #getwell #stayabove #strongertogether #518podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CgdBxADMmCr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tinylittlefragilehuman]

I hope I am 1 in 5, Cause I will never ever have the curage to actually Kill myselfe💔 so I hope This disorder kills me, and that it kills me soon

[2econd2ight2eers]

Wearing rn: An old t-shirt and sleep shorts

Wish I was wearing: A hoodie or something I'm cold as frick bc I'm sick 😭

Situation/Place: At home on my couch, w my doggies

Favorite style: idk it changes monthly, but the open Hawaiian shirt and comfy shorts combo never fails

@spudsaaa @1in5-demigods-agree @laplaces-angel @raphoenyelv @imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper @s-3lliot @t8pew3rmf00l @sir-jay-bell @queers-of-marybelltownship

I absolutely know I forgot ppl, so anyone i didn't tag just assume I did. You know who you are.

I’m bored let’s make a reblog chain

what are u wearing rn:

what you wish you’d be wearing (does not matter how expensive or outlandish id be):

what situation/place are you at rn:

favorite clothing style(s) all around:

I’ll begin:

wearing rn: dark green cargo pants, trekking shoes, light blue shirt and dark blue jacket

what I wish I’d be wearing: dark green cargo pants, dark green jacket with more pockets, combat boots

situation rn: traveling

fav style: mix of street ware/millitary esque (comfy and efficient don’t judge me) or dark academia + cottage core

Tagging some ppl to get this started: +OPEN TAGS (if ur tagged feel free to not do it no pressure)

@im-a-sentient-magic-carpet @daggerhobbit

@thecrazyalchemist @enochianghost @just--a--random--human--being @hadoom @uwathebestgirl @pennyroyald @hyperfixationbullshit

@wolffuwu @rp-rs @styxwaow @asters-tempo

[petuniasformyfamily]

I'm a terrible mother. That thought and others berated me almost every waking hour. It was not true. In fact I can say that I am proud of the mother I was then and I am now. Postpartum Depression can sneak in when you least expect it and mix with the hormone crash after birth. Read my story about surviving postpartum depression 👇 http://petuniasformyfamily.com/2022/02/09/how-i-knew-i-had-postpartum-depression-what-i-did-to-address-it/ . . . . . #ppd #ppdfree #ppdawareness #postpartumdepression #postpartumjourney #postoftheday #fightdepression #ppdsurvivor #1in5 #newmom #newmomlife #mentalstrength #mentalgrowth #neutralstyle #neutral #babyboy #babygirl #baby #birth #afterbirth #imnotokay #takecareofyourself #meditation https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ119dPuCRH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hopelessmanda]

I am 1 in 5

You are not alone. You have not failed as a mother. You have not failed as a wife. You have not failed as a woman on this earth. You have not failed because you asked for help. Or because you are now on medication. The days and hours and minutes might feel hard. They might feel lonely. Your head might get clouded with shame and sadness. Your heart might feel heavy. But you have not failed.

- Yes, your random outbursts of anger are a sign.

- Yes, your inability to find joy in the things that used to bring you joy before is a sign.

No, you are not broken.

No, you are not a bad mom.

You are simply lost right now, and you will be found again.

For me hearing “ I think I have postpartum depression/anxiety” coming out of my mouth brought me to tears. I was so afraid to let my emotions out and get to the root of my pain. I thought Jesus wouldn’t want this for me and He would bring me out of this misery. I thought my family would think less of me. I thought I could just pray this away. No you guys. Some moms need medication and that is OKAY!!!! I felt people would think less of me for taking Zoloft and judge me. Some days I feel like giving up and I want to throw in the towel. Cry on my knees or in the shower. I AM 1 IN 5.

You are worth it

Love yourself a little more beautiful

[heymiss-miss]

Personal Suicide Prevention Methods

Warning: This blog post will be talking about suicide, depression, and anxiety. If these are potential triggers for you, do not read ahead.

I don’t think I've been this nervous about posting this blog topic since the one I did last year called "My Suicidal Thoughts." I find what I am about to share is equally as personal, but I've been trying to second guess myself less when talking about mental health as I know it helps a lot of people. It has also been about a year since I hit rock bottom and I think it would be good timing to share something I wrote at that time that helped my survival.

My last post was about recovery, but this one is about prevention. It's always better to prevent the disease than treat it. So I wanted to share this list that I wrote for my loved ones and myself to help us be aware of what type of mental state I was in. If you look at the spreadsheet from the previous blog post, I had a column called "Number Rating." Well, the list that you will read later in this post explains the number system that I was using to keep track of my mood for myself and for my loved ones.

One of the important tools that I used when I was feeling suicidal was creating a group chat on Facebook Messenger. I literally called it "Safety Net." It included a trusted circle of friends and family, that I would message on a daily basis giving them a number rating and I could use it to vent about my mood during that day. One reason why I decided to make a group chat was for convince. A lot of people want to check in on me and I didn't want to have to explain the same things over and over again. But the other benefit was to help distribute the load of "keeping an eye on me."

I think one of the things that worried me most about my depression was that I didn't want to bother anyone or have them worry too much. I didn't want to be a burden. I knew my friends and family had busy lives and I didn't want to interrupt that. Having that group chat meant the work was shared. People could see that someone else was messaging, so they knew someone was helping me. It was beneficial having friends and family all over the world because it meant that regardless of time zone, someone would likely be able to respond. So if it was 3am in Auckland and I was having a panic attack, someone in the US could reply to me. I wouldn't need to bother my sleeping friends. We could also have discussions and together figure out ways to problem solve or convince me to do something that would help me.

I would suggest that if you are thinking of starting one of these group chats up to get support for your mental health that you ask people before adding them into your group. And don’t take it personally if someone says no. You don't know what they have on their own plate. They might be mentally drained as well, so taking care of you is just a bit too much. They might be super busy at work and don’t feel like they can be invested as they like. Or they might just not be good talking about mental health and get awkward around it. It's nothing personal and I wouldn't take it as a sign that someone isn't a good friend. I also made sure that my friends knew that if they ever wanted to leave the group, I would understand and again not be hurt by it, which is explained by the reasons above. I found I only needed it for a few months and once I consistently was staying at a "11" or "12" on my scale that I was finally back on track and didn't need such an intensive check-in system.

Alright. I've put it off enough. It is time to share my own list from last year, along with things I've learned as "warning signs" for me and a list of things that my friends and family could do to help me. I hope that by sharing this, it will encourage others to do that reflection of their own mental health and trigger signs so they know how to prevent a depressive episode or panic attack.

And in case anyone is wondering, I have around a 12 or 11 for most of this year. Only a few days at 10. So what I've done to bounce back and prevent another slip has really helped me. 

Warning Signs

In case I don’t verbalize how I am feeling, here are some behavior things I know I do when my mood starts to slip.

• I stop wearing a ring on my left hand. The one on my left-hand gets changed depending on my outfit and when I start feeling down, I don’t bother with it. This is probably one of the first signs. Check my videos that I make for my students to see if I’m wearing something or not. • I don’t wear my charm bracelet or watch. • I stop posting to social media. • I’m quiet - I’m checked out from conversations, my answers are short and flat, I appear withdrawn and just not excited. • General lost of interests, especially in food and running (running activity can be seen with Map My Run). • My nails aren’t painted (minor, but normally the first to go, granted I haven’t been taking good care of them lately since I’ve been biting them so much).

How can you help?

• Just keep a general check-in - ask how am I doing and not what I’ve been up to (because if I’m in a funk, I won’t be doing anything and don’t want to be reminded of that or feel ashamed that I stayed in bed all day). • Send me memes or inspirational quotes. • Tell me about your day/ask my advice/vent to me --> I like feeling useful • Ask me to bake, sew, or mail you something. When I am depressed, I won’t engage in my hobbies, but if I am doing it for someone else that can help motivate me to do something. • Little Brother - keep grocery shopping with dinner because I found it helped me a lot. Again, good company and helps me feel useful. • Hang out with me - depending on my mood, I might want to stay at my flat/visit yours and just watch TV/movie because I will be worried about my ability to hold a conversation. • Recall a good memory that we share. • Tell me why I am important to you or others. • Just keep being a good friend. Send me mail or buy me a little gift.

[2econd2ight2eers]

YAYAYAYA- Thank you for the tag! :D

1. Love, Me Normally by Will Wood

2. Death Thrice Drawn by The Scary Jokes

3. Mary On A Cross by Ghost

4. Never Love An Anchor by The Crane Wives

5. Angel Eyes by ABBA

RAH- I don't have that many mutuals so uh, *runs away and trips*.

@dr-sunshines-needle-show @elliots-solution @imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper @1in5-demigods-agree @raphoenyel @kermitthephrogg

(making a new post for this tag game bc the post was already super long, hope that's okay lol)

when you see this, post 5 songs you actually listen to and tag 10 of your favorite followers/mutuals!! i was tagged by @kazs-scheming-face; thanks for tagging me! :)

Aurora Borealis - Lemon Demon

Out of My League - Fitz and the Tantrums

Killer Queen - Queen

Na Na Na - My Chemical Romance

The Steeple - Halestorm

Tags (no pressure of course): @emptymilk-bottle @rrril3yyy @pandamime @wwwaaalllllp @iammycharacter @its-your-mind @phantom-crows @starchiving @yaiyogsothoth @j0espo0ky