Eating Disorders

While music can’t “cure” the pain left in the wake of abuse and trauma, it can offer comfort during recovery and help you feel less alone. ❤️‍🩹

What’s a song that helped you cope with childhood emotional abuse or brought you validation, relief, strength, or comfort along the way?

⭐ Your answer may be used in an updated Mighty article! ⭐

PS: Sending a boost of extra Mighty energy and love your way today! 🫶

#CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #Abuse #Trauma #Childhoodtrauma #ChronicIllness #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Recovery #EatingDisorder #EatingDisorderRecovery #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Selfharm

While music can’t “cure” the pain left in the wake of abuse and trauma, it can offer comfort during recovery and help you feel less alone. ❤️‍🩹

What’s a song that helped you cope with childhood emotional abuse or brought you validation, relief, strength, or comfort along the way?

⭐ Your answer may be used in an updated Mighty article! ⭐

PS: Sending a boost of extra Mighty energy and love your way today! 🫶

#CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #Abuse #Trauma #Childhoodtrauma #ChronicIllness #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Recovery #EatingDisorder #EatingDisorderRecovery #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Selfharm

When people are struggling with depression or hopelessness, the mind often convinces them that nothing will ever change and that there is no point in continuing. But one of the most important things I learned during my own recovery is that progress is still possible as long as you keep moving forward. You do not need to have everything figured out today. Sometimes all you need to do is survive this moment, try again tomorrow, and keep taking small steps toward the life you want. Healing is often much slower than we wish it would be, but that does not mean it is not happening.

If you’re comfortable sharing, what is something that helped you keep going during a difficult time?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

A lot of people feel guilty for focusing on themselves, especially when they care deeply about others. But ignoring your own emotional needs eventually leads to burnout, resentment, exhaustion, and unhealthy relationships. Healing yourself is not selfish. It allows you to show up for other people from a place of stability, compassion, and genuine care instead of emotional depletion. The healthier your relationship is with yourself, the healthier your relationships with others become.

Do you feel like you spend more time taking care of others or taking care of yourself?

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

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~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks regularly revisits her health goals and reflects on the ones she finds most difficult. During therapy or self-care time, she brainstorms shifts, changes, and entirely new approaches to make caring for herself feel more accessible and less like a chore. (Which can be easier said than done when she has a million things to do and just wants to sleep during her spare time.)

One goal she’s finding especially challenging right now is prioritizing time for activities she enjoys that aren’t connected to work or family responsibilities.

What about you?

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

Spirituality Speaks is for individuals to discuss ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day. 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 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time: naminycmetro.org/programs/spirituality-speaks

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

#Recovery #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders