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Feeling hurt and angry

Most of my fear is coming from what is happening in the world. Things that I have talked about and many things I have not.

Sometimes comments can really feel dismissive. Most of the time they are really supportive.

If I were to talk about the panic that is setting in without discussing why, or if I intentionally cut out the “politics” of it- I don’t think I would have the dismissive comments. Because what I am panicking about is tied to politics, it seems like some people are quick to dismiss my fears because they don’t believe the information I state.

It’s hard because as a community, I have always felt we support each other. And most of the time- we do. We have a lot of differences. We share a lot of similarities. But if someone is talking about something they are struggling with, commments are usually encouraging and validating rather than saying “that’s not going to happpen.” It makes it feel like more work to post and filter out comments when I really need support.

So instead I have been holding it in more.

I thought this was a safe place to talk, and maybe I am just having a moment. But my posts where I actually talk about what I am afraid of, things that are validated in therapy and based on what is happening, are almost becoming triggers. I do not comment on other people’s posts to dismiss their concerns and say it will all be fine. So instead I feel like I have to put some shiny paint over my posts or not post at all. Because what I’m really afraid of, what is driving many of my symptoms, is what is being proposed in the government.

Politics and religion- two things you don’t talk about- right? But when politics are putting your health in danger- do you just shut up because people don’t believe what is happening? I don’t comment on other people’s posts about religion and argue with them about whether or not I believe what they believe.

But I am still scared. And I am angry. I am angry this is happening. I am angry that talking about this is causing me more pain. I am angry that people have dismissed my fears in the past rather than listening to me. It feels like a repeat of the conversations I had right before I became homeless. “It won’t happen.” Right now- I have health insurance. I am disabled. I am “protected.” “It won’t happen.”

I’m trying to decide what I want to do with these feelings. I can’t tie a bow on this anymore. And every time I get triggered by something like this, it feels like I shouldn’t come back for awhile because it is embarrassing. It is frustrating not actually be able to talk about what I am feeling on a place that has been safe until I opened my mouth about health insurance and disability and the US government.

It’s just feeling a lot harder lately.

#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PanicDisorder #CheckInWithMe

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If you could create your own love language based on your health needs, what would it be?

On a fundamental level, we all have different needs because our life experiences are unique to each of us.

And for those of us here on The Mighty who have an added layer of health conditions to take into consideration, those needs may change or fluctuate depending on each day. Our love languages, in turn, may also be affected.

If you can create your own love language based on your health needs, what would it be?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks love language would be open and engaging conversations, and patience with one another.

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

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Feel free to use the comments below to elaborate, share, and reflect about how you’re doing today. ✍️

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🟢 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🔵 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🟪 Purple: Empathetic, caring
🟥 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
⚫ Black: Bored, annoyed, restless
🟤 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
🟨 Yellow: Depressed, unhappy, melancholy
⬜ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)
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#MyMentalHealthIn3Words – Part 2? 💬

Hi Mighties! 🌼

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks was doing some exploring and scrolling when she came across the hashtag #MyMentalHealthIn3Words —so why not do a 2025 three-word check-in today?

What three words would you use to explain or describe your mental health?

⭐ Bonus: If you're up for it, feel free to use the hashtag and create your own post sharing your three words!

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

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Write a note to yourself about something important you’ve been putting off. 🗒️

I’ve been in my head a lot lately especially since I haven’t been able to see my therapist for about a month while she’s on medical leave. One important thing I’ve been putting off is keeping track of the things I want to talk to her about once we’re able to meet again.

📝 My note to myself: Set aside time this week and next week to write a list in my journal of all the thoughts and experiences I’ve had over the past month that I want to reflect on.

What’s something important you want to write a quick note about, so you don’t forget to come back to it?

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

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How do you like to show love to others?

When we talk about love languages, we often focus on the different ways we would like to receive or be shown love from others, but it can also extend to the ways we like to show love to others as well (because it’s important for relationships to be reciprocal, too!).

Either using the love languages themselves or with your own examples, share how you like to show love in the comments below.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes to show love using words of affirmation and appreciation, creative quality time, and also making or buying gifts to share with others.

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

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Feel free to use the comments below to elaborate, share, and reflect about how you’re doing today. ✍️

Select all that apply
5 days left
🔵 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🟢 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🟪 Purple: Empathetic, caring
🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
💛 Yellow: Depressed, unhappy, melancholy
⚫ Black: Bored, annoyed, restless
🟠 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🟥 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
⬜ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)
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