Eating Disorders

Happy Monday, Mighties! ☃️

During the holiday season, one thing you’ll likely to encounter—whether you’re shopping at a grocery store, browsing a clothing shop, or walking through a mall—is the sound of holiday music playing in the background.

For Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks either a joy or a nightmare, depending on the song and her mental health at the time. She has some holiday-related childhood trauma, and certain songs can be especially triggering, so she does her best to avoid listening to the radio when she can.

What about you? Do you enjoy listening to holiday-themed music? If so, what’s your favorite song? 🎵

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

Without suffering, there is no happiness.
We tend to reject pain as if it’s something wrong, something to escape.
But what if it’s not something to escape, what if it’s something to embrace?

Every difficult emotion you’ve ever felt has shaped your capacity to feel joy, to understand others, to love more deeply.
Suffering softens us. It teaches compassion. It makes us human.

You don’t have to run from it.
You don’t have to fix it right away.
Just hold it with tenderness, like you would hold someone you love who’s hurting.

When you can cradle your own suffering with gentleness instead of judgment, something powerful happens.
You begin to heal.

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

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Happy Friday, Mighty friends! 💙

We’re approaching the middle of the month, and we’re curious how these past few weeks have been treating you.

Drop three or more emojis in the comments to share your December with us!

💫 The end of the year and the holiday season can be rough for many of us, so we’re sending extra love and Mighty hugs your way!

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

It’s been years since I first found the courage to seek support for my mental health. It feels like a distant memory now, but I still remember the emotions that came up: fear, intense anxiety, confusion, determination, anger, frustration, and sadness. I didn’t fully understand what was happening at the time, but I’m grateful I made the right choice for myself.

What emotions came up for you when you first asked for help or reached out to someone?

💌 Gentle note: I know how hard it can be to ask for help. If you're starting that journey now, we’re here to support you—both here on The Mighty and at NAMI-NYC. 🫶

💙 naminycmetro.org/find-support

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This one speaks for its self. 🖤
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