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Let’s get right to it: Managing the symptoms of a health condition (or three of them! or five!) in the moment can be really tough. But on other days, when our symptoms slowly simmer or start out as just a whisper, they’re a bit easier to anticipate and get on top of.

On your more accessible or gentle days, are you able to get ahead of your symptoms before they spiral?

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Whether it's going outside for fresh air, taking a few moments to collect your thoughts, or carving out a few hours for self-care, taking intentional breaks can help prevent burnout and overwhelm, especially on those more busy days.

What are some ways you can take a break today?

💌 Friendly reminder: You are worthy of taking the breaks you need today.

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Living with an autoimmune condition is complex, involving fluctuating and unpredictable symptoms, as well as adjusting various parts of your life to accommodate your health needs—or even getting a proper diagnosis and treatment.

What's the most challenging part about your condition?

📖 Want to read more on what Mighties have shared? Check out this story here: What Others Often Don't Understand About Autoimmune Diseases

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I haven’t written much in a while, and as someone who needs to write to release, it has affected my health profoundly. With the addition of a job on top of other responsibilities, I’ve reached my capacity for what one person can hold.

I’ve experienced symptoms for much longer than before, and I can’t say I’ve been dealing with them very well. There’s complexity in navigating mental illness as a “high-functioning” person—between what I allow others to see and what they can literally see.

This year, I’ve felt myself revert to a previous version of myself in certain spaces, which has been challenging. The perfectionism, self-abandonment, and sense of loss from pursuing employment (as I once did for education) have been a lot to process and understand about myself.

💌 A message I need from myself today:

My worth is not defined by my productivity, and I don’t have to “perform well” to be seen and appreciated by those around me. I can prioritize myself and still care about the people around me. Putting myself first does not make me a bad person.

My experience with mental illness does not define who I am. I am a whole person deserving of love, acceptance, community, and care.

I am more than what I long for.

I am not difficult to be around, even if I’ve been in a silent crisis. It’s OK for me to need extra support. I am not a burden, even when others don’t know how to help or give me blank stares.

I am existing as a human being. I am enough as I am. My life is worth living. Positive experiences are ahead of me.

💛 Feel free to free-write below about how you’ve been lately.

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