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Sensory overload can be a big driver of severe anxiety. I'm trying to stay calm because my Dr told there will be times when your condition will become overwhelming. It's a raw feeling as I can put my finger into the muscles that are tearing in my body the sensory overload from all this and the fibromyalgia has become quite taxing. Your brain can process several signals at once but not when there are so many different origins of pain and dysfunction all screaming at you.

The most important thing is to become emotionally numb to the pain otherwise you will spend your day spinning your wheels mentally and physically. Trying to find an answer for an incurable disease will leave you empty and frustrated so you have to come to terms with it. I saw my Dr yesterday and he wants to put me on a anti spastic medicine said it's not normal to feel that wound up but I don't know he said could be sedating #MuscularDystrophy #ChronicPain #Anxiety #DegenerativeDiscDisease #RareDisease #Fibromyalgia #Disability #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Diabetes #Depression #Allodynia #Dystonia

The great thing about traditions is this: We have the power to maintain the ones we like, but we also have the power to create fresh ones. And adopting new traditions can help us build our own sense of community, especially around what and who we value most.

A new tradition mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants to incorporate in her life is having a family movie or game night at least once every month so she can see her siblings more regularly.

What about you?

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Traditions are often celebrated or observed as they are passed down through generations or between family members, friends, or groups that share similar beliefs; but that doesn’t always mean they are "healthy."

Some traditions can be tied to toxic behaviors like childhood trauma or disordered eating and therefore can (and should!) be changed or challenged by those who once practiced them.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks broke tradition by deciding to no longer practice the religion she grew up with. She wanted to go on her own path and that made her feel liberated, especially in her healing journey.

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

There are so many different types of holidays and special occasions celebrated all around the world! Some common ones include anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, baby showers, graduations, independence days, or New Year's celebrations to name a few. Depending on where you live and what you find important may determine what days and practices are prioritized and celebrated.

Share your favorite holidays and special occasions in the comments below! ✨

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Hi, Mighty fam! ⭐

We’ll be exploring and talking all about traditions this week. Let’s start with the basics.

A tradition is a set of practices, beliefs, thought patterns, or customs that have been handed down from generation to generation by an individual or group of people. Some traditions we may be familiar with are the celebration of birthdays or holidays, but they can also be cultural, societal, religious, community-created, health-related, or determined by a family or group of friends. Traditions help us to foster connection with one another and also transfer information or heritage through storytelling and shared history.

What is your favorite tradition? Why is that tradition important to you?

Let us know in the comments below. 🙂⬇️

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It's the end of the season of course but these flowers don't know. We decided to hold off on more plants but it's funny how unintentional beauty can show up in a crack in the cement makes us wonder how we can find beauty in almost all things. This is the kind of natural distraction that gives me joy. We should have a nature picture week on this forum would be fun. Anyways just thought I'd share.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Fibromyalgia #RareDisease #etc

Hi Mighties! 🦋

Let's share about people, places, things, and ideas that we love using emojis today.

Here's Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks emojis:
🗣️📖: Sharing her recovery journey
🫖👩‍🏫: Learning about new herbs and teas
🏡💌: Spending time at home with her family

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