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14 Things to Do on Your Phone When You're Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts

Oftentimes, surviving suicidal thoughts and urges just means getting through one day, one hour — or even just one minute. Sometimes it’s helpful to stay in the company of people you trust, being around friends or family members who make you feel safe. Sometimes suicidal urges are so bad, you might need to contact someone [...]

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16 Ways to Distract Yourself From Fibromyalgia Pain

Paige Wyant

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16 Ways to Distract Yourself From Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia can cause a wide range of symptoms (such as brain fog, fatigue and sleep disturbances), though chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain tends to be one of the primary, characteristic symptoms of the condition. While there are a number of products and coping techniques people may use to help manage the pain, there is unfortunately no cure or [...]

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13 Go-To Distractions to Keep You From Skin Picking

Juliette V.

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13 Go-To Distractions to Keep You From Skin Picking

If you’ve ever felt embarrassed because you can’t stop yourself from picking at your skin, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been officially diagnosed with chronic skin picking (also called dermatillomania or excoriation disorder) or just find yourself picking your skin when you’re anxious, it can be hard to fight those urges. Distracting yourself can be one of [...]

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Share a song that reflects your thoughts and feelings this week.

Happy Friday, Mighties! ⭐

Let’s wrap up the week by creating a Mighty playlist!
Share a song that shows your thoughts or feelings from this week. What track sums up your mood, mindset, or important moments from the past 5 days? ▶️🔂🎧

#MightyMinute #DistractMe #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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What’s a superpower you’d benefit from having right now?

Mighties, wouldn’t it be amazing to have a superpower that helps you tackle everyday tasks or reach your goals with more ease—especially during times when your body isn’t cooperating or you’re experiencing a symptom flare?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she’d love the ability to create temporary clones of herself, each one doubling her energy. That way, her main body could rest while still getting things done and replenishing energy at the same time.

What superpower do you wish you had right now? 🦸‍♀️