Rare Disease

When my daughter was first (mis)diagnosed with a rare disease in 2013, not only was I utterly devastated by the news that she had a progressive disease, but I was also shocked beyond reason by the realization that such a disease even existed in the first place. That moment was reality-altering. In fact, I remember very little from that day, except [...]

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One thing I’ve learned is that the more I try to force an uncomfortable feeling to disappear, the more attention I end up giving it. My instinct can be to distract myself, analyze it, or find some way to get away from it as quickly as possible.

What has helped me more is allowing the feeling to be there without immediately treating it like a problem I have to solve. I can notice that I’m sad, anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed and still choose to be gentle with myself in that moment. The feeling may not disappear right away, but I stop adding another layer of resistance on top of it.

For me, that is where a little more peace starts to appear. Not because everything suddenly feels good, but because I’m no longer fighting myself for feeling what I feel.

What helps you stop fighting an emotion when it shows up?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post 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:

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When it’s cold, dark, and wet outside, staying home becomes very easy.

And without really planning it, we can gradually spend less meaningful time with other people.

But connection is an important part of wellbeing, and it doesn’t require a packed social calendar.

Sometimes it’s lunch with a colleague.

A walk with someone.

A phone call instead of another text.

Or simply taking ten minutes to have a real conversation.

In today’s final video, I share a simple challenge for making connection a little more intentional during the darker months.

Who’s one person you could make a little more time for this week?

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

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What’s a perspective you have about yourself that you wish to improve?

Out of everyone we spend time with in our lives, we spend the most with ourselves. And how we speak, treat, and interact with our own minds and hearts influences our self-perception (and usually our self-esteem, too).

This also means we have the ability to change how we feel about ourselves at any given time. Whether it’s your negative self-talk or your lack of confidence at work, what’s a perspective you have about yourself that you want to improve?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wants to grow in the perspective that she is deserving of love, friendship, and companionship from others just for being herself.

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

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Good sleep isn’t only about how many hours you spend in bed.

Consistency matters too.

During the darker months, our routines can start shifting. We stay in bed longer, feel tired at different times, or gradually lose some of the structure around when we sleep and wake.

And when sleep becomes less predictable, the effects often show up during the workday through our energy, mood, and ability to concentrate.

In today’s video, I look at one simple way to bring a little more consistency back into your sleep routine.

What part of your sleep routine is hardest to keep consistent?

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What’s something you want to change or incorporate more of in your daily routine?

The good thing about making changes is that it’s a fluid and flexible art form, and you can incorporate those tweaks when and where you see fit.

Whether it be something completely new, something you want to adjust, or even an action or habit you’re looking to add to your daily routine, we are cheering you on! You are worthy of change.

What’s something you want to incorporate more of on a daily basis?

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A positive change I recently made is…

Change can be challenging sometimes, but once that first step is made in the right direction, more doors can be opened. Hello, possibility. Hello, opportunity!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has recently started expressing her thoughts, ideas, and perspective more openly to those around her, especially her new therapist. She has found that sharing helps her feel heard and understood.

What’s a positive change you’ve made recently? Were the results immediate? Finish today’s prompt below. ⬇️

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When it gets colder and darker, everyday movement can disappear surprisingly quickly.

But being active doesn’t have to mean finding an hour for the gym.

A walk at lunch, taking the stairs, moving during a phone call, or simply getting up between periods of focused work all count.

The goal isn’t necessarily to exercise harder.

Sometimes it’s simply to spend a little less of the day sitting still.

In today’s video, I share a simple challenge for adding more movement to something you’re already doing.

What’s the easiest way for you to add a little more movement to your workday?

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During the darker months, it’s surprisingly easy to go through an entire workday with very little natural daylight.

You leave home when it’s dark.

You spend most of the day indoors.

And by the time work is finished, it’s dark again.

Daylight plays an important role in regulating our internal body clock and supporting daytime alertness, which makes getting outside especially valuable during winter.

In today’s video, I share a simple way to build more daylight into a normal workday without completely changing your routine.

When do you normally get outside during the workday?

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