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Volunteer Spotlight: John F. O'Donnell

Meet John! John started volunteering with NAMI-NYC’s In Our Own Voice program. With In Our Own Voice, John had the opportunity to share directly with people living with mental illness how he achieved recovery and success. He even had the opportunity to return to one of the hospitals where he received treatment. Through volunteering with NAMI-NYC, John gives hope and helps others realize that it’s okay to talk, and even joke, about living with a mental illness.

We recognize volunteers like John during Volunteer Appreciation Week and every week. It is work like his that helps bring mental health support to those who need it.

Read the rest of John’s Story here: naminyc.org/seriously-funny-john-uses-stand-up-to-tackle-mental-health

Photo courtesy of Mindy Tucker

#MentalHealth #Volunteer #Bipolar1

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Volunteer Spotlight: John F. O'Donnell

Meet John! John started volunteering with NAMI-NYC’s In Our Own Voice program. With In Our Own Voice, John had the opportunity to share directly with people living with mental illness how he achieved recovery and success. He even had the opportunity to return to one of the hospitals where he received treatment. Through volunteering with NAMI-NYC, John gives hope and helps others realize that it’s okay to talk, and even joke, about living with a mental illness.

We recognize volunteers like John during Volunteer Appreciation Week and every week. It is work like his that helps bring mental health support to those who need it.

Read the rest of John’s Story here: naminyc.org/seriously-funny-john-uses-stand-up-to-tackle-mental-health

Photo courtesy of Mindy Tucker

#MentalHealth #Volunteer #Bipolar1

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Living with Bipolar I/Schizoaffective Virtual Support Group! 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm

Living with Bipolar I/Schizoaffective virtual support group is for people living with bipolar I or schizoaffective. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-bipolar-i-schizoaffective

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Mania #Hypomania #Anxiety #Depression #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe

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Living with Bipolar I/Schizoaffective Virtual Support Group! 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm

Living with Bipolar I/Schizoaffective virtual support group is for people living with bipolar I or schizoaffective. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-bipolar-i-schizoaffective

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Mania #Hypomania #Anxiety #Depression #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe

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Therapy

I've been in Therapy with this Therapist for 3 months. I've tried meditation, journaling, praying, on my own. Despite it being stagnant and ineffective I kept going I didn't give up. She however did. I feel devastated. I wish I could get that time back. I've had many Therapists I've been in Therapy for years it never worked. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm still in the process of getting a Primary Care Physician. I'm not on any medication. I don't know what to do. I didn't give up. And I'm not giving up. Therapy isn't working. I dedicated too much time and effort and energy and it didn't pay off at all. I'm not giving up. What are the alternatives and options that for Therapy. I have to keep going. I've been and remain completely sober and I am proud of that I know that mental illness and substance abuse go hand in hand. I'm trying to make sure I stay safe happy healthy and protected despite having no support system. The system in general has failed me. Yet I persists and I'm going to keep going. #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #OCD #Insomnia #Autism #ADHD #AspergersSyndrome #Meditation #Meditation #Bipolar1

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Therapy

I've been in Therapy with this Therapist for 3 months. I've tried meditation, journaling, praying, on my own. Despite it being stagnant and ineffective I kept going I didn't give up. She however did. I feel devastated. I wish I could get that time back. I've had many Therapists I've been in Therapy for years it never worked. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm still in the process of getting a Primary Care Physician. I'm not on any medication. I don't know what to do. I didn't give up. And I'm not giving up. Therapy isn't working. I dedicated too much time and effort and energy and it didn't pay off at all. I'm not giving up. What are the alternatives and options that for Therapy. I have to keep going. I've been and remain completely sober and I am proud of that I know that mental illness and substance abuse go hand in hand. I'm trying to make sure I stay safe happy healthy and protected despite having no support system. The system in general has failed me. Yet I persists and I'm going to keep going. #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #OCD #Insomnia #Autism #ADHD #AspergersSyndrome #Meditation #Meditation #Bipolar1

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Living with Bipolar II Virtual Support Group! 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8pm EST

Living with Bipolar II virtual support group is for people living with bipolar II/cyclothymia/unspecified. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-bipolar-ii-cyclothymia...

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Mania #Hypomania #Anxiety #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe

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Living with Bipolar II Virtual Support Group! 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8pm EST

Living with Bipolar II virtual support group is for people living with bipolar II/cyclothymia/unspecified. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-bipolar-ii-cyclothymia...

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Mania #Hypomania #Anxiety #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe

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Living with Bipolar Virtual Support Group! 5th Thursdays of the month, 6:30-8pm EST

Living with Bipolar virtual support group is for people living with bipolar or schizoaffective disorder. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here.
Virtual groups are every 5th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-bipolar

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Mania #Hypomania #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe

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