#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

Asking for help is not always easy, and can be especially challenging for those of us who have had traumatic, negative, mixed, or empty results in the past.

What area of your life would you say is the hardest for you to ask others for help? Do you have areas that are easier?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the hardest area of her life is with her finances or with money in general, and the easiest is with her mental health.

👏 P.S. You are definitely not alone! Know that your experiences are valid and you deserve and are worthy of seeking the help you need.

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Family and Friends of People Living with Co-Occuring Disorders support group is for all family members and close friends of people living with a mental health condition and substance use challenges. Share your experiences and learn coping strategies from fellow family members. This peer-run group offers support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/family-and-friends-of-people-with-...

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every 2nd Wednesdays, 12 to 1:30pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office. Check the link above for more information. ⬆️

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

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Seeing someone new for your health or treatment can bring up a mix of emotions—hope, anticipation, relief, anxiety, just to name a few. That's completely normal, especially if it took time, energy, and effort to find a health care professional who may help bring more clarity to your health journey.

Finding someone who could be a good fit doesn't end with booking the first appointment. Just like building any important relationship, preparing ahead of time can help you feel more confident and make the most of your visit.

How do you prepare for a first appointment? How do you bring up the topics that are most important to you? What supplies, notes, or medical records do you bring? Do you invite a trusted family member or friend to come with you? What helps you feel safe, supported, and comfortable during the appointment?

Feel free to share your experiences and tips in the comments below! 👩‍⚕️

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One of the best things about joy is that we don’t have to keep it to ourselves! To wrap up this week’s theme, our challenge to you is to intentionally bring joy to someone else over the weekend, especially to someone who needs it.

Who will you choose? A friend, neighbor, family member, spouse, or another Mighty member? What will you do?

We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below! 💌

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

I've been reflecting lately on the goals and intentions I want to set for myself as the year continues. There have been a lot of shifts and changes in my daily routine since the beginning of the year, and as a result, some of my habits have had to change, too.

One habit I'd really like to improve is my time management. I want to use my time in a way that leaves me feeling less fatigued and less stressed about how little time I have for myself. I've realized that self-abandonment is a major trigger for my depression, so making space for my own needs has become increasingly important.

I also want to practice speaking to myself with more kindness about what I'm able to accomplish each week and how I define purpose in this season of my life. I'm not sure I'm where I want to be—or even if there's a specific place I need to "be" right now. Transition seasons often feel foggy and uncertain for me.

What about you? Is there a habit you'd like to change? What's one small step you can take toward that change?

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Sometimes I wish I could just exit the loop; and wake up completely healed. It’s very difficult riding the waves 🌊 with unpredictable disease processes. Never knowing how you’ll feel today. Trying to stay positive, even when I don’t feel well. #CheckInWithMe