Rare Disease

As I walk in my recovery journey, I often find myself at a crossroads with my comfort zone. On one hand, I find myself choosing what’s most familiar to me because it easier to access, but on the other hand I know that change and new habits can benefit my growth, especially when it comes to self-care and consistency 🤔.

Something I’m trying that I know will benefit me and my mental health —and is out of my comfort zone — is reaching out and talking to someone when I catch myself overthinking. It’s so easy for me to go hours feeling overwhelmed when I know it would be helpful to talk out my concerns with someone else.

What about you? What can you do outside your comfort zone that will benefit your journey?

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Hi, Mighties!

Let’s get the ball rolling and talk about stress management this week.

Managing and balancing our health needs with other aspects of our lives — like family or work — takes effort, consistency, and motivation, all of which can take a toll sometimes. In those moments when there’s multiple tasks and things to do, it’s completely normal to feel some level of stress… who wouldn’t?

In those moments, do you feel like you can effectively manage your stress levels?

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It’s a loaded question, we know, but what do you need right now? Here’s a way to break it down so it feels a little more approachable:

🧠 What do you need mentally? (examples: less on your to-do list, a break)

💛 What do you need emotionally? (examples: forgiveness, patience, understanding, to be loved)

🫁 What do you need physically? (examples: rest, energy, a low-pain day, a diagnosis)

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Hey, Mighty friends. Fancy seeing you all here again as we start another week together!

Before we dive too deep into our Mondays, rate your weekend using the starry scale below. (Wishing you all the best possible week ahead!)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stellar
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than expected
⭐⭐⭐ Nothing special
⭐⭐ I’m glad it’s over
⭐ ️Meh, not great

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Heaven knows I need a LOT of help just trying to change my simple PJ dress. It is so hard to push for all the help you desperately need when there is no money to pay for it.

I need a perfect world with a government that actually helps the severely disabled. Anyone else?

Rosie is in agreement-even with her eyes closed 😅😉😁🐶

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Left: I am becoming more confident and stronger each day

Right: I ask for support and guidance whenever I need it

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Anger is a tricky one because it makes so much sense to be angry at those who have trespassed against us or our loved ones. It's so easy to hold onto anger because it seems justifiable and rational. But even though you have every reason to be angry at someone, please see that all you are doing is hurting yourself. There is nothing to gain except for more contempt for the world, more stress, more sleepless nights, and more mental health challenges. Please give yourself a break from fighting the world. You're way better off letting them go, letting go of the anger, and loving yourself instead. Does anyone have any insights to help those who are facing this very common challenge?

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

Speaking of thanks for all, I was hoping we could acknowledge everyone who comments below. I know it seems like a small gesture, but many people here have never opened up to anyone before and being open and honest with strangers can be quite scary. So, if we could show our gratitude by giving their comment a simple reply or heart, I’m sure they would really appreciate your team support. What do you say?

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