#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

When we speak or write something into existence, we give it less power over us. So today, let’s try and reclaim some of that power by writing a letter to our biggest fears.

In your letter, you can touch on what your fear is, how it’s affected you, and how you can begin to let it go.

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks letter:

Dear abandonment,

I’ve been afraid of you for a long time now, ever since I was a little girl. You’ve been lingering over me and preventing me from progressing, but I’m learning who you are and where you came from. You are no longer allowed to cloud my judgment or stop me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m taking my life back. You’re no longer going to hold me back.

Good riddance,
Nina

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

🚨 Today’s public service announcement 🚨

Whether it’s from a family member, friend, nonprofit organization, free community program, online platform (like The Mighty!), doctor, or mental health professional, it’s always OK to ask and receive support for your mental health.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds talking to her therapist, sharing on The Mighty, and spending quality time with her family to be most helpful for her.

What about you?

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

We're transitioning into a new month, Mighties! How was September for you? Let’s check in and reflect on our mood-tracking experiences. ✨

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

💚 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
💜 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful
🔵 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🟡 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy
🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
⚫ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🤍 White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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#CheerMeOn

Back-to-school season is in full swing. While all types of schools have begun in the past month, we’re curious: whether you are currently in school or time has passed since you stepped into a classroom, what’s something you feel like you needed—or still need—in order to learn better?

I know for me, despite being a high-achieving student, I would have appreciated support from my teachers acknowledging that it was OK not to “do well” or make mistakes. The expectation to maintain A’s really affected my mental health as an adult; now, when I make a mistake or feel I’m not “performing” well, I get extremely anxious and scared.

What about you?

📚 Need Mighty reads on the topic? Check out these stories here:

5 Ways to Be the High School Teacher a Struggling Student Needs

A College Student's Guide to Disability Accommodations

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