#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

There is nothing more important than finding spaces where we feel safe and comfortable. Whether its physical or virtual, building community around like-minded people or having a space to call your own can help build stability and maintain mental health.

Where are your safe spaces?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says her safe spaces are her room, the living room with her mom, or over Zoom with her therapist.

💖 P.S. The Mighty is always here to be your safe space if you need it.

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Happy Monday, Mighty fam! ⭐

We all have different levels of comfort, from who we feel safest around to places we go to unwind after a long day; or even what self-care and self-soothing techniques we each gravitate toward. What may comfort one person may not comfort someone else and that’s ✨ the spice of life. ✨

Finish today’s prompt in the comments below. 💌

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

Thank you so much for joining our Mighty community, we’re really glad you’re here. ✨ If you have any questions/concerns, or need any help at all, please email mailto:community@themighty.com.

To get started, feel free to check out these two posts to learn more about how to make the most out of your Mighty experience:
What are some tips for posting on The Mighty?
How can you get the most out of your experience on The Mighty?

To begin navigating, you can explore the group directory where there are lots of public or private mental health, chronic illness, condition-specific, and creative groups to join: themighty.com/groupdirectory

If you find the list overwhelming (we feel that!), we recommend you check out our staff picks marked with a ✨ sparkle ✨.

Additionally, you can follow these links here to browse and check out our Mighty newsletters and collections as well:
themighty.com/newsletter/subscribe
themighty.com/collections/all

Note: To find your newsletter subscriptions, you can look in the Preferences section of your profile. ⭐

To find all things Mighty you can take a look at our Linktree here as well: linktr.ee/themightysite

Cheering you on! We hope you find what you’re looking for.

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Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders virtual support group is for family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Mood disorders include: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder (mania – euphoric, hyperactive, over inflated ego, unrealistic optimism), persistent depressive disorder (long lasting low grade depression), cyclothymia (a mild form of bipolar disorder), and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). (From www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/mood-disorders)

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/family-friends-of-people-with-mood-disorders

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Hi Mighties! ⭐

How was this week for you? What do you need today? What's a low-stakes goal you can set for yourself?

Sending love and an extra boost of energy your way! 💌🔋

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