# What i've learned after my rupture

**URL:** <https://avmsurvivors.org/t/what-ive-learned-after-my-rupture/11590>\
**Category:** Blog\
**Created:** [July 12, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/what-ive-learned-after-my-rupture/11590 "2016-07-12T00:15:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![monica3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/avmsurvivors.org/monica3/32/5270_2.png) [@monica3](https://avmsurvivors.org/u/monica3)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/what-ive-learned-after-my-rupture/11590/1 "2016-07-12T00:15:10Z")

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- Healing takes time

- Friends will get you through the tough times.

- Going to support groups have helped me heal. I've met amazing people who can relate to me and we meet up every month at the AVM/Aneurysm support group, then grab dinner afterwards.

- Eating healthy is important ( your body will thank you for this )

- Alternative therapies can work! I'm doing acupuncture right now. Do some research and find one that works for you.

-You should love yourself. You've gone through a lot, don't be so hard on yourself.

- Tracking your progress will show you how far you've come. Get a journal.

-Find something you love doing and let it consume you.

= Don't let anyone bring you down or tell you what you'll be. I was told there was no hope for me. I'm seeing results that tell me otherwise.

- Keep on keeping on and never lose hope. Everything takes time and patience.

Today marks 3 years since my rupture and I am not giving up :)

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**Author:** ![Tim3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/avmsurvivors.org/tim3/32/5371_2.png) [@Tim3](https://avmsurvivors.org/u/Tim3)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/what-ive-learned-after-my-rupture/11590/2 "2016-08-06T03:32:56Z")

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Keep on rockin, Monica. I just hit 3 years yesterday, and feel the same way. It’s good to know I’m not the only one… 😉

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**Author:** ![monica3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/avmsurvivors.org/monica3/32/5270_2.png) [@monica3](https://avmsurvivors.org/u/monica3)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/what-ive-learned-after-my-rupture/11590/3 "2016-08-06T06:22:50Z")

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Hi Tim! Congrats! You've made it this far and should celebrate :)