Rare Disease

It’s almost time to flip the page to a new month, and as we make that transition, let’s take a #MightyMinute to reflect on the one we’ve just had.

📈 What was a high? Maybe it was a moment of clarity, relief, or peace. A win you’re proud of, something that brought you joy or made you smile, a task you checked off your list, or an accomplishment you achieved.

📉 What was a low? Maybe it was a setback or challenge, a situation that felt frustrating or unhelpful, or a tough symptom day.

How was your month?

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

Hi Mighties 💞

August has felt especially long for many reasons, but the hardest part for me has been dealing with sudden changes I didn’t see coming (which, somehow, seem to happen every year in different areas of my life). I find I do best when I can see change coming gradually and have time to mentally prepare. But when it’s unexpected, I tend to feel really disoriented and anxious.

Can anyone else relate? How do you cope with sudden, unexpected, or uncomfortable changes? What helps you regulate your emotions and responses in those moments?

🌱 I’d love to hear your experiences and thoughts.

#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #Fibromyalgia #EatingDisorders #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ADHD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease

Today’s as good a day as any to write a list, wouldn't you say, Mighties?!

Let’s list 5 things we appreciate about ourselves. This can include our strengths, accomplishments we are proud of, or personality traits we're glad we have.

Here are Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks 5 things:

😇 She’s kind and empathetic toward others
👂 She’s a good listener
📚 She loves to learn new things
🌱 She’s dedicated to her own growth and development
⭐ She makes choices that are best for her

What are your 5 things?

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

When you live with a health condition, advice can come from all directions — friends, family, doctors, even strangers. Sometimes it feels overwhelming or unwanted, even when it’s well-intentioned. But every so often, a piece of advice or a small tip arrives at just the right moment and makes a difference.

Maybe it’s a coping strategy, a mindset shift, or a practical life hack that makes your days a little easier.

💡 What’s a piece of advice, insight, or tip you’ve received for your health that was actually helpful?

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

Something I came across thought it would be valid in many situations.#Anxiety #BPD #OCD #MuscularDystrophy #RareDisease #ChronicPain #DDD #MDD #PeripheralNeuropathy #

When you are living with depression, the pressure to impress others can make the struggle even heavier.

You already feel exhausted, yet you keep trying to prove that you are fine, strong, or successful.

But freedom begins when you no longer need to impress anyone.

You don’t have to hide your pain.

You don’t have to perform for approval.

You can start living for yourself instead of for others.

That shift is powerful. It gives you space to heal and focus on what actually matters — your recovery, your peace, your strength.

Do you feel pressure to impress others while struggling inside? Share your experience in the comments — your honesty could help someone else feel less alone.

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 I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

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

As life shifts through its many seasons, it can bring lessons, challenges, growth, and moments of clarity. Sometimes, finding the right words to describe what we’re experiencing helps us reflect on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we hope to go.

If you had to give this current chapter of your life a theme — whether it’s a single word, a short phrase, or a meaningful quote — what would it be?

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

Managing a health condition (or several!) can mean having to adjust and adapt to the varying changes and demands of fluctuating and/or unpredictable symptoms. What you experience one day might be totally different from the next, impacting how you navigate your day-to-day life.

Health conditions can be challenging, and acceptance — or lack thereof — of your circumstances is a personal process.

What's something you've come to accept about your health?

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