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5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Hesitant to Seek Mental Health Help

Do you ever wonder if somebody you know may be struggling with depression and anxiety, but you are not sure? If so, here are some things to look for when someone you know may be having a difficult time with their mental health. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. Feeling sad and depressed on a [...]

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The Real Reason Asking for Help Is Hard When You Have Depression

It doesn’t matter how bad you’re hurting, does it? Doesn’t matter how long you’ve laid in bed with the curtains drawn, hoping the darkness and quiet will offer some relief, an escape from all the guilt and shame you feel. Guilt and shame that comes from collapsing in on yourself, pushing away friends and family, [...]

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How to Ask for Help When Everyone Is Struggling

Things are hard. The world is a mess. Most of us are feeling more — more stress, anxiety, pain, hardship, grief, loss, frustration, you name it — the bad feels. The weight of the world is weighing heavily. Whether it is the state of our planet, our nation, your community or your individual life, more of us [...]

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Describe yourself in 10 words.

What's a self-care challenge without writing a list, right? Today, let’s each write down the 10 words we would use to describe ourselves. They could be personality traits, admirable qualities, really important hobbies, or health conditions that feel integral to your identity.

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

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February 4, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

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

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7 days left

🟪 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful

🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective

🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident

🤎 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained

🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried

🟠 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed

🟨 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy

⬛ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated

⬜ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.

🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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If you made a “starter pack” to help others get to know you better, what would you put in it?

Let’s imagine a world where every new person you meet — who you have the desire to build some sort of lasting connection with — receives a “starter pack” to get to know you better right out of the gate… no conversation needed.

What important items, words, or ideas would you find most helpful so others could understand you better?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that she would add a comfy pillow, a journal with reflection prompts, the word "free" and "peace," tea bags, a cup full of affirmations, a picture of the ocean, crystals, and the books she's reading right now.

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What’s been motivating you lately?

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Increased energy or symptom relief 🪫➡️🔋

Creative flow and curiosity 💡

The relief or satisfaction of completing tasks ✅

Having a concrete plan or schedule 🗓️

More free time! 🕰️

A sense of accomplishment 👏

Family and a sense of responsibility 🫶

The excitement of learning something new 📒

Reassurance that what you’re doing matters ⭐

Other (share what’s motivating you below!) ⤵️

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February 3, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

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

Select all that apply

6 days left

🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective

🟪 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful

🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident

💛 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy

🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried

⚫ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated

🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained

🟧 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed

⬜ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.

🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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I am sitting here crying cuz my mom is just such a negative hateful spiteful dense as a brick person. I once asked my dad how he proposed to mom. He said alcohol was involved. Then I asked my mom how dad proposed and she said alcohol was involved.
So I gotta consider the source.
I texted my mom asking if she was home and she responded she was going to kohls and she would call me soon. So when she called she asked what's wrong and I said nothing. I just wanted to talk. So she started berating me and telling me I'm wasting her time. So I replied "if this is how you're gonna talk to me I just won't call anymore" and then I hung up.
She told me I'm faking being sick for attention. Nevermind the tests and imaging and treatments that prove I'm really sick. My mom actually told me I'm manipulating the tests. Because of course I have magical abilities to do that.
When I was in high school my sister asked my dad why only men got prostate cancer. She thought it was part of the brain. My dad looked at me and we both were fighting back laughing. My mom chimes in with "don't make fun of her, it's not like that is common knowledge". So I turned to my dad and asked him why he married her and he said he couldn't remember and he said they have nothing in common.
She's just so dumb. And transphobic.
I called her a homophobe and she responded "I can't be something I don't know what it is!" Apparently later she asked dad what does homophobe mean. She came to me that night and said "dad said I'm not homophobic cuz I'm not scared of gay people!" I nearly choked on my tongue.
So yeah. That's how I am today.
#CheckInWithMe #Depression

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My Monday is looking _______.

Hi Mighties! 🌸

We’re resetting not only for a new week, but also for a new month.

Share a word, emoji, quote, or phrase that captures what today is looking like for you.

#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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Introduce yourself and why you joined The Mighty!

Happy Monday, Mighties!

New week, new self-care theme: identity. Let's start off this week's challenge with a get-to-know-you exercise. 😊

In the comments below, share a little bit about yourself and why you joined The Mighty. 💖

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks Mighty intro:

Hi! My name is Nina. I'm a mental health advocate, creative, and I love to write and reflect, especially on my blog where I share my mental health journey. I'm the community manager and lead content creator here on The Mighty. I joined The Mighty back in 2016/2017 after I graduated college and was struggling to manage my depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The Mighty not only helped me to find my voice, but it also helped me find a community of support when I felt most alone and I'm tremendously grateful.

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5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Hesitant to Seek Mental Health Help

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Describe yourself in 10 words.

February 4, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

If you made a “starter pack” to help others get to know you better, what would you put in it?

What’s been motivating you lately?

February 3, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

My Monday is looking _______.

Introduce yourself and why you joined The Mighty!

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