Rare Disease

When you’re depressed, tomorrow can feel like both a threat and a promise.

You might spend the whole day waiting for it—

hoping tomorrow will be easier

or that you’ll finally feel better

or that you’ll be strong enough to try again.

But in all that waiting,

you miss the small chances to live today.

You miss the quiet wins.

The soft light.

The fact that you got out of bed.

The moment you chose not to give up.

You don’t have to wait for tomorrow to begin healing.

You don’t have to wait to feel okay

before you let this day matter.

Even if it’s messy.

Even if it’s small.

Even if all you did was survive it.

That counts.

What’s one thing you can do today—just for today—that reminds you you’re still here?

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

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Taking breaks and moving at your own pace throughout the day isn’t just important — it’s necessary. Understanding when to take a break and what kind of rest your body needs can help you better plan and prioritize your day.

What’s your favorite way to take a break?

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Going outside can affect each of us in different ways depending on the weather, temperature, time of year, symptoms we may experience, or medications we might be on.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds it very beneficial for her mental health to go out in the spring and early summer months, while in the winter months she finds going outside to be more challenging especially for her physical health.

What about you? How does being outside affect your health?

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When you're depressed, emotions can feel like your identity.

Sadness starts to sound like truth.

Hopelessness feels like who you are.

Pain becomes the only thing that seems real.

But emotions are not facts.

They are experiences.

They move through you like weather.

So feel it.

Let the sadness rise.

Let the anger burn.

Let the grief ache.

But don’t become it.

You are not your pain.

You are the one who feels it—

and the one who can let it go.

What’s one feeling you’ve been carrying lately that you’re ready to release?

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

There are so many decisions to make when it comes to your health—and just as many paths to consider. You might turn to medical professionals, trusted family members or friends, or supportive communities filled with people who understand (like The Mighty!). And sometimes, the best choice comes from building your own confidence—because who knows your body better than you do, right?

In your health journey, what do you consider the best decision you’ve made so far? What made it impactful, helpful, or meaningful for you?

Share with us below! 💌

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What do you like to do when you go outside? Do you like to sit and relax? Read a book or paint? Go hiking or camping? Walk your dog? Play sports, or maybe take a stroll (or roll) in a nearby park?

Share what your favorite outdoor activity is with us in the comments below. ⬇️

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Letting go is one of the hardest things to do when you’re depressed.

You hold on to thoughts that hurt you.
You replay conversations, regrets, and what-ifs.
You carry old shame like it’s a part of who you are.

Sometimes the pain becomes part of your identity.
It feels safer to cling to the familiar than to face the unknown without it.

But holding on is heavy.
And the truth is, some of the things you’re holding were never meant to stay.

You don’t have to carry every mistake.
You don’t have to keep proving how broken you are.
You don’t have to keep punishing yourself just because you’ve been hurt.

Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting.
It means loosening your grip on what’s hurting you.
So you can breathe again.
So you can heal.

It might not happen all at once.
But maybe you can start with one thought.
One memory.
One moment of kindness toward yourself.

What’s something you’re ready to let go of, even if it’s just for today?

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