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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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What are some boundaries you have—or want to create—around your sleep routine?

Creating boundaries, limits, or self-rules around my sleep routine can be really hard for me, but I know how important it is. A lack of sleep can significantly impact the symptoms I experience, both mentally and physically.

One boundary I want to create is getting at least 7–8 hours of sleep (ideally 8, though I know that can be challenging at times). I also want to practice patience with myself on nights when I get less rest—by going slower the next day, taking my time, and being kind to myself and my expectations.

My goal is to be more consistent with when I start winding down for bed, intentionally building real sleep habits and sticking to them. I want to practice more discipline around my sleep because it’s such an important part of my health.

What about you? What boundaries do you have—or want to create—around your sleep schedule or routine?

#Insomnia #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #SleepApnea #Depression #BipolarDepression #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Disability #MultipleSclerosis #CheckInWithMe

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52 Small Things 21m

Choose 2-3 get-to-know-you prompts to answer in the comments.

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🌈 My favorite color is...

🍕 My favorite food is...

🧳 The best vacation I ever went on was...

⭐ When I was a kid, I wanted to be...

🏆I am known for...

🔒My secret, hidden talent is...

🙂 All I need is _____ to be happy.

😡 My biggest pet peeve is...

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February 5, 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

🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective

🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident

🟪 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful

🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed

🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried

⚫ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated

🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained

🟨 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy

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

🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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Today started really good. I've got no pain, I got snacks during the group and then I went to the pharmacy and they gave me another snack, I got to see a few support people who I really like, and I got to share a long term goal with the group. They said it sounds really nice. The group is for 8 weeks and then you can work on whatever physical health conditions you want for a few more weeks one on one. I wasn't sure I'd like the group but it was really nice.
Now I'm just sitting on my couch with Pauley and I'm sipping on some vanilla orange mango flavored sparkling water. When I was waiting for transportation my psychiatrist came out looking for his clients and he saw me and said "don't I see you tomorrow?" And I just smiled and said "hi Jeff, I'm here for group. Our appointment is tomorrow."
I've got about 6 huge pimples on my chin and one very painful abscessed pimple on my back. Pauley popped most of them but they respawned.
Pauley is a human cat. The kind who gets a fancy cat tower and jumps in the box it comes in. I got her a bag of white cheddar popcorn and instead she's eating plain tortilla chips.
I'm very hangry. I got a lot of groceries last night and my freezer and fridge are full. Unfortunately the grocery store was out of potato smilies. And the popcorn chicken from Meijer is really yucky. But I got about 12 cans of Campbell's chunky soup. For brunch I ate a can of clam chowder. It was a little spicy. I love clams and mussels and oysters and shellfish 🦐. I love seafood.
I find myself wanting to call my mom to tell her about the group but I am not talking to her right now. I'm taking a break from calling her. I just really need someone who cares about me to talk to on the phone. I crave actually talking to people.
I really want to go to GoB. I need to get a deck of Munchkin.
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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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6 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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5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Hesitant to Seek Mental Health Help

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

How to Ask for Help When Everyone Is Struggling

What are some boundaries you have—or want to create—around your sleep routine?

Choose 2-3 get-to-know-you prompts to answer in the comments.

February 5, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

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?

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