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Your Friends Are an Accessory #Bipolar #PTSD #BPD #selfcare #Depression #Hope #advocate #Mania #Support

We really do need to be our own best friends, our own cheerleaders and our own advocates. No one can speak up for you better than you can, only you know the true depth of your darkness.

Which is ideal when you need to speak up for yourself or ask for help and do yourself justice when advocating for your needs, hopes and desires.

Yes, friends are cool, we can share our feelings, help each other out or even just watch a bad movie and have meaningless conversations.

The simplest things can make all the difference when connecting with your friends, your chosen family.

We can often find true beauty within our friendships, when you notice a familiar laugh or smile, or hear that warm voice saying, ‘Good night, sleep tight’.

We need that beauty in our lives, it is vital.

But when it becomes a necessity, things can become toxic very easily, slowly we rely on these companions for more and more, not always, but sometimes, and sometimes can be all it takes to sour a good apple.

When you start to trust your own judgement, discernment and advice you awaken a power within you that can really help you begin living now, only then can you give your full presence and gifts to those you hold dear.

Please cherish your relationships, but remember they are an accessory, you are the necessity.

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Share your top 3 cleaning hacks.

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

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How do you handle canker sores?

They’re like a party in your mouth! Not!

Did you know that some toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate, stress, and certain food sensitivities can lead you to be more susceptible to canker sores? Talk with your doctor if you experience recurring sores or have a sore lasting longer than two weeks.

#hygiene #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #AutoimmuneDisease #Lupus #Fibromyalgia #selfcare

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*Listen to and trust in yourself. You've got this.

*The real magic occurs when you find your true self.

*Make each day as a chance to have a new start.

*Use other people's doubts as fuel to keep you going.

*Let's remember that we are all warriors and we will win.

*Be the beast you were meant to be.

#selfcare #MentalHealth

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What small actions can you take today to make it easier for you to relax this weekend?

Time for rest and relaxation is important! Let’s prepare to take it easy (if possible, even for a moment) for the weekend by getting some tasks, responsibilities, or chores out of the way.

Mighty staffer @xokat is going to try to catch up on a few loads of laundry, drop off her library books, pick up her prescriptions from the pharmacy, and restock on a few groceries.

What about you?

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

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What’s on your “I’ve done” list so far this week?

A weekly master list can help you keep track of chores you might otherwise forget without placing the focus solely on what’s still pending.

Whatever you complete is worth celebrating, because YOU are worth celebrating. We’re so proud of you!

#selfcare #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #ADHD #RareDisease #Disability

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What are your chronic pain cooking hacks?

Whether it’s a high pain day, a low mental health day, or a just-released-from-the-hospital day, having “plan B meals” can help take one thing off your plate… er, put something on your plate? 

🍳 Find more chronic pain cooking hacks in the story: 21 Hacks That Can Make Cooking With Chronic Pain Easier

#selfcare #DistractMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheckInWithMe #Caregiving #RareDisease #Disability #Cancer

21 Hacks That Can Make Cooking With Chronic Pain Easier

If cooking is hard for you, you're not alone.
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What are your meal-planning habits?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to meal planning. The “right” way is… whatever works best for you!

So, spill the beans:

Do you plan your meals for the week in advance, or do you prefer to go with the flow? Are there any tips or tricks you swear by when it comes to meal planning? And how do you stay inspired to try new recipes while sticking to your plan?

Share your meal-planning wisdom with us! I’m sure we could all learn a thing or two from each other. Let’s get the conversation cooking! 🍳✨

#selfcare #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #DistractMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheckInWithMe #Caregiving #Autism #ADHD #RareDisease #Disability

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What are three words or phrases that come to mind when you think of joy?

A new week, a new theme, Mighties! 💪

This week we’ll be focusing on joy ☺️. To get us started, let’s think of three words or phrases that come to mind when we hear the word joy.

Mighty staffer @xokat says the three words and phrases that come up for her are “brightness,” “free of pain,” and “we don’t deserve dogs.”

What are yours?

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

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