#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

Post #4, anyone? The more I explore the role creativity plays in my life, the more I’m learning that it’s not just a way I manage my health—it’s also how I get to know myself on a deeper level: who I truly am and who I want to be.

I find that I’m most creative in two moments: when I’m facing challenges with my mental health, and when I have a breakthrough realization about my growth and what I’m learning. I express and understand myself through a lens of imagination and awareness. I see vulnerability and authenticity in images, colors, metaphors, analogies, and words.

What about you? When do you feel most creative?

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #ThePencilCase

Depending on what we care most about, there are a plethora of ways we can each make a difference in the lives of others.

The charities, causes, and nonprofits we are passionate about can greatly bring awareness (and possibly funds) to those that may need help the most.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks is passionate about mental health. She volunteered with NAMI-NYC for around seven years and is now a staff member—an experience that has been great for her recovery.

What about you?

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Happy Monday, Mighties! 💌

If you could describe your health using just one word, what would it be? Your word can reflect a symptom, a pattern you’re noticing, a realization, a treatment that’s working (or one you’re trying), or a challenge you’re navigating.

Drop your word below! 📃

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Young Adult Living with Bipolar virtual support group is for people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar 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 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 pm ET. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/young-adults-living-with-bipolar

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

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

It’s a new self-care challenge, Mighties, and this week we’re tapping into what you all do best: helping others!

Whether you’re a caregiver, volunteer, cheerleader for an online friend, or a helping hand to a family member, there are many ways we can assist the people around us. Helping others can be extremely rewarding not only for those involved, but our actions and intentional time can make an impact on society too. We are most powerful when we work together, right?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks loves to share her mental health story as well as be creative with those around her.

How do you like to help?

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Thank you so much for joining our Mighty community, we’re really glad you’re here. ✨ If you have any questions/concerns, or need any help at all, please email mailto:community@themighty.com.

To get started, feel free to check out these two posts to learn more about how to make the most out of your Mighty experience:
What are some tips for posting on The Mighty?
How can you get the most out of your experience on The Mighty?

To begin navigating, you can explore the group directory where there are lots of public or private mental health, chronic illness, condition-specific, and creative groups to join: themighty.com/groupdirectory

If you find the list overwhelming (we feel that!), we recommend you check out our staff picks marked with a ✨ sparkle ✨.

Additionally, you can follow these links here to browse and check out our Mighty newsletters and collections as well:
themighty.com/newsletter/subscribe
themighty.com/collections/all

Note: To find your newsletter subscriptions, you can look in the Preferences section of your profile. ⭐

To find all things Mighty you can take a look at our Linktree here as well: linktr.ee/themightysite

Cheering you on! We hope you find what you’re looking for.

#MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #CheckInWithMe