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A little louder for the people in the back: Phone calls are tough! And unfortunately, when you live with a bunch of health conditions, the phone calls are even more important and plentiful it seems. And there are a lot of things that contribute to that. How long will the phone call last? Do you know the person? Are you fearful of being misunderstood? Does it drain your limited energy reserves? Does brain fog make it really difficult to communicate succintly?

Mighty staffer @xokat has a Ph.D. in avoiding phone calls. She really needs to call and reschedule her upcoming dermatology appointment but she just can’t get her brain to do it. 😭 What about you? What phone call do you need to make that you just haven’t been able to yet?

☎️ P.S. For anyone who struggles with phone anxiety, we’ve got a whole collection of stories just for you: #Anxiety

#MentalHealth #MightyMinute #SocialAnxiety #Depression #Anxiety #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn #Grief #PTSD #Cancer #Caregiving #Autism #ADHD

Let’s make a fun list today, Mighty family! What are three things that bring you joy?

Here are Mighty staffer @xokat's three joyful things: reading for hours on end, her dog’s smile, and sharing an extra hot cup of coffee with someone she loves.

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Cancer #Autism

A milestone is technically defined as “an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.” In society these days, we tend to apply it to human development and big life events like graduation, marriage, starting a new career, or having children. But at The Mighty? Milestones look a lot different.

Today we want to celebrate all the stuff others don’t — your first day of sobriety, seeing the bottom of your kitchen sink in the first time in a while, successful (or newly implemented) sleep hygiene, or finding a doctor who actually listened to your concerns.

Ready to celebrate? 👏 👏 👏 — those are for you!

#CheerMeOn #MentalHealth #MightyMinute #Anxiety #Depression #CheckInWithMe #Addiction #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Autism #Cancer #ADHD

I don't really have anything deep to say today. I just want to thank you all for being such great supporters of each other. It's such a joy for me to watch all your various victories from the sidelines. Thank you for this gift.

Also, I make video responses to your mental health questions as a way to better share advice with you all.

The last video I made was in response to @kathyd1 who asked about how to deal with terrible thoughts about the future. If this information is relevant to you, you can check out the video here:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group and I will try to make a video response specifically for you.

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

For this week’s self-care forecast, we’ll be exploring the topic of list-making. 📋

Whether it’s to shop for groceries or reflect on how you’re feeling, creating lists can definitely be a succinct and straightforward way to express and organize your thoughts and ideas. In other circumstances, creating lists can also feel like an added chore (or pressure) depending on your needs and preferences.

What are your thoughts? Do you find list-making helpful?

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Caregiving #Grief #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #ADHD

Just hoping there is a group on here for cancer patients

Advice?!! I’m now 55 and have been in therapy since 16. I’ve heard it all (voices included for free) and have run the gammet on psych meds and have done my due diligence with tons of research until bleary-eyed and on every corner of the continent. Eastern, Western, alternative and wholistic medicine.
As if having mental health disorders wasn’t enough. The universe saw fit to include multiple autoimmune disorders to my curriculum vitae. Took a few years and several doctors later to receive diagnoses.
Had to take a leave of absence from my job that I was very passionate about. But, it’s true, either find time to take care of yourself or your body will do it for you. I haven’t been back to work full time since 2012.
I’ve suspected Autism as both of my amazingly brilliant children are on the spectrum with ADHD and microcephaly. To add insult to injury, I have been full time caregiver for mom who has Alzheimer’s for the last two years. And, I’m scheduled for two upcoming surgeries to remove the final of 10 malenoma removal surgeries.
It’s mind numbing after years of treatment to still feel unwell. Wish there was truly a magic cure-all for everyone of us!!! I like to infuse humor and creativity into my day to stave off the pain and exhaustion.

#MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicFatigue #ThyroidDisease #MultipleAutoimmuneSyndrome #PerniciousAnemia #Arthritis #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #newbietoTheMighty #BackPain #Cancer #SkinCancer #ChronicPain

My father-in-law, who lived with us, passed away late last Sept. after our whole household got COVID. Later that fall, we found out that my father had Parkinson’s and cancer.
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My dad chose to not get treatment and has been eating less and less over the last 6 months. He’s now in hospice care and probably won’t make it much longer. He’s also refusing to see me and my brothers, which is a very confusing thing to be dealing with.
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The other things/situations that are going on are harder for me to explain, so I think I’ll wait on those.
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I think I’m sharing all this to find some support. I’m just not sure the best way for me to handle everything I’m currently going through. Thank you for listening.

#artastherapy

Who doesn’t love a good hack?

Whether it’s a tool you’ve bought to make the process more accessible, a method you’ve learned that makes the process quicker and easier, or a routine or schedule that makes cleaning gentler on your health symptoms, share what your top three cleaning hacks are in the comments below! :⬇️

Mighty staffer @xokat's favorite hack is very simple: Never move to another room in the house without taking something with you. Headed to bed? Be sure to grab the pair of slippers by the couch. Leaving the bathroom? Take your cup to the kitchen sink. It really helps her to curb the clutter and mess throughout the day!

#52SmallThings #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #selfcare #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #Caregiving #Cancer #ADHD #Grief #Autism