#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

Whether it’s with strangers, ourselves, or with people we know, we are constantly communicating with those around us. And, like many things in life, practice, familiarity, trust, and other factors can influence how accustomed and comfortable we are with that communication (some more than others).

Who do you communicate most effectively with in your life?

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Hi Mighty friends! 👋☺️

I'm finding myself catching up on the well-known TV shows I liked growing up. Power Rangers (especially the seasons I never got to watch) is grounding my attention lately. Even though it's for kids, I find the cliche concept of "the heroes always win" to be helpful for my high anxiety and low energy right now.

What about you? What's your go-to TV show? 📺

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Living with Anxiety virtual support group is for people who are living with anxiety. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-anxiety

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

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For this week’s self-care challenge, we’ll be focusing on ✨communication✨.

From verbal to nonverbal, written, visual, or even active listening, there are a wide variety of ways we can communicate with one other (and ourselves). What we determine to be "good" or effective communication depends on our situational needs and preferences, especially in reference to the topic we’re discussing and how we want our messages to be received or portrayed.

What does "good" communication look like for you? What helps you to feel seen and heard when interacting with someone else?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says "good" communication for her involves welcoming body language, eye contact, listening without interruption, as well as a calm and understanding tone when speaking, especially in conversations when she’s discussing her feelings and concerns with someone.

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