Rare Disease

Hi Mighties! 🌟

Let’s do an activity together today. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Grab a piece of paper and write down the perspectives, limiting beliefs, and thoughts causing you shame that you’d like to let go of. 📝

Step 2: Rip the paper into tiny pieces and say this affirmation out loud: “I allow myself to let go of what causes me shame.” 🗣️

Step 3: Throw the pieces away. 🗑️

💌 Share below how the activity felt or what you’re choosing to release today.

#noshame #CheckInWithMe #Grief #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #ChronicPain #Spoonie #Migraine #Fibromyalgia

For some, reaching out for help and support can be really challenging and even exhausting sometimes, especially if they're used to relying on only themselves. We totally get that!

What advice would you give to someone who experiences that challenge, but wants to seek support from others?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that it took her years to ask for help and found it really challenging to open up to others. Although it took her awhile, practicing smaller gestures — like asking her mom for water when anxious or to go on a walk with her — allowed Nina to gather up the courage that made asking for support a more regular habit.

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

Like many people we had a pretty hot summer so I don't have any new plants to share so I thought of making a collage of sunflowers. I hope everyone has a great day 🙂#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #RareDisease #etc

There’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Learning to enjoy your own company doesn’t mean you stop needing other people. We all need connection, love, and support. It means realizing that being by yourself doesn’t have to be something you fear or immediately try to escape. Sometimes peace comes from discovering that you can sit with yourself, listen to what you’re feeling, and simply be okay in your own company.

How do you feel when you’re alone? Is solitude something you enjoy, or something you’re still learning to be comfortable with?

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. ~

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

Asking for help is not always easy, and can be especially challenging for those of us who have had traumatic, negative, mixed, or empty results in the past.

What area of your life would you say is the hardest for you to ask others for help? Do you have areas that are easier?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the hardest area of her life is with her finances or with money in general, and the easiest is with her mental health.

👏 P.S. You are definitely not alone! Know that your experiences are valid and you deserve and are worthy of seeking the help you need.

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

Seeing someone new for your health or treatment can bring up a mix of emotions—hope, anticipation, relief, anxiety, just to name a few. That's completely normal, especially if it took time, energy, and effort to find a health care professional who may help bring more clarity to your health journey.

Finding someone who could be a good fit doesn't end with booking the first appointment. Just like building any important relationship, preparing ahead of time can help you feel more confident and make the most of your visit.

How do you prepare for a first appointment? How do you bring up the topics that are most important to you? What supplies, notes, or medical records do you bring? Do you invite a trusted family member or friend to come with you? What helps you feel safe, supported, and comfortable during the appointment?

Feel free to share your experiences and tips 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

One of the best things about joy is that we don’t have to keep it to ourselves! To wrap up this week’s theme, our challenge to you is to intentionally bring joy to someone else over the weekend, especially to someone who needs it.

Who will you choose? A friend, neighbor, family member, spouse, or another Mighty member? What will you do?

We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below! 💌

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

The elasticity of the human brain is really put to the test when you have a chronic illness with no cure or treatment. The first couple of years i was handling it but that goes up and down you are being put through the test as all this pain and immobility takes down your spirit. You learn to accept your limitations and you move on until the next symptom comes up. Im just tired of playing the mind game of fending off the obvious like it's going to be ok when you know its not.

What keeps me going is i taking care of my 86yr old mom and i have a wonderful dog.I also live in a beautiful mountain community as natire brings me joy.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #DegenerativeDiscDisease #RareDisease #Depression #Fibromyalgia