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photo of a young teenage boy wearing a hooded sweatshirt and looking up at trees in a forest
Lindsay Ensor
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What We Learned About Our 15-Year-Old Son’s Lesser-Known Eating Disorder

The DSM-5 (a manual that lists all psychiatric diagnoses, which medical professionals use) states that “avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder involving an extreme avoidance or low intake of food that affects growth and level of nutrients a patient receives.” My 15-year-old son has struggled with this for many years, but we [...]
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Tattoo reads: Feed your brain.
Tattoo reads: Feed your brain.
Sarah Schuster
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28 Beautiful Tattoos That Represent Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorder recovery — like recovery from many mental illnesses — if often spoken of like a life-long journey. Although you can recover from an eating disorder, it’s an ongoing process and one that can stick with you for a lifetime. To capture this journey of recovery, the National Eating Disorder Association asked its community [...]
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Eli Slater
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A Speech About Eating Disorders Every High School Student Should Hear

After being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa back in June 2016, we were asked to make speeches in English about something that was important to us. So here’s mine: A plea for education on the deadliness of eating disorders in secondary schools. Eating disorders are not “glamorous.” They’re deadly. You can thank today’s society for that. [...]
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What are four people, places, things, or ideas you value?

Happy Monday, Mighties! ✨

To start off the week, let’s explore our values and what matters most to us. Identifying what we hold dear can help us feel reassured, grounded, and empowered—and can create space for moments of relief and gratitude.

Share your list in the comments below! 🦋

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

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Young Adults Virtual Support Group! 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30pm ET

Young Adults virtual support group is for people aged 18 to 30 living with mental illness or any mental health challenge, regardless of diagnosis. 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 Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 pm. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/young-adults

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

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

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is skyzalemmett. I'm here because I would love to learn more about what I've been living with for most of my life and/or have been diagnosed with . I have multiple diagnoses, and sometimes they can be hard to navigate. I'm looking for support, education, knowledge, wisdom, and ways to manage my illnesses while still taking time to do what I love.

#MightyTogether #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Narcolepsy #EatingDisorder #ADHD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Grief #Migraine #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is skyzalemmett. I'm here because I would love to learn more about what I've been living with for most of my life and/or have been diagnosed with . I have multiple diagnoses, and sometimes they can be hard to navigate. I'm looking for support, education, knowledge, wisdom, and ways to manage my illnesses while still taking time to do what I love.

#MightyTogether #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Narcolepsy #EatingDisorder #ADHD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Grief #Migraine #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder

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Share a highlight from your week.

Happy Friday, Mighties! 🦋

Did this week feel extra long to anyone else? 🙋‍♀️

Let’s recap some highlights together—what stood out for you?

Finish today’s #MightyMinute below! ⌨️

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

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What physical symptoms do you experience in relation to your mental health?

Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so when you’re experiencing mental health symptoms, physical symptoms may show up as well.

For me, when my depression feels heavy, I experience extreme fatigue. When I’m really anxious, I tend to feel nauseous and scattered, making it hard to focus.

What about you?

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

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Hi, my name is Tonya1053. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #Fibromyalgia #EatingDisorder

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Hi, my name is Tonya1053. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #Fibromyalgia #EatingDisorder

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