#CheckInWithMe: Give and get support here.

Hi Mighties! 🌟

Let’s do an activity together today. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Grab a piece of paper and write down the perspectives, limiting beliefs, and thoughts causing you shame that you’d like to let go of. 📝

Step 2: Rip the paper into tiny pieces and say this affirmation out loud: “I allow myself to let go of what causes me shame.” 🗣️

Step 3: Throw the pieces away. 🗑️

💌 Share below how the activity felt or what you’re choosing to release today.

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For some, reaching out for help and support can be really challenging and even exhausting sometimes, especially if they're used to relying on only themselves. We totally get that!

What advice would you give to someone who experiences that challenge, but wants to seek support from others?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that it took her years to ask for help and found it really challenging to open up to others. Although it took her awhile, practicing smaller gestures — like asking her mom for water when anxious or to go on a walk with her — allowed Nina to gather up the courage that made asking for support a more regular habit.

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

Asking for help is not always easy, and can be especially challenging for those of us who have had traumatic, negative, mixed, or empty results in the past.

What area of your life would you say is the hardest for you to ask others for help? Do you have areas that are easier?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the hardest area of her life is with her finances or with money in general, and the easiest is with her mental health.

👏 P.S. You are definitely not alone! Know that your experiences are valid and you deserve and are worthy of seeking the help you need.

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

Family and Friends of People Living with Co-Occuring Disorders support group is for all family members and close friends of people living with a mental health condition and substance use challenges. Share your experiences and learn coping strategies from fellow family members. This peer-run group offers support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/family-and-friends-of-people-with-...

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every 2nd Wednesdays, 12 to 1:30pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office. Check the link above for more information. ⬆️

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

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