Rare Disease

Happy Friday, Mighties! 💐

Gold medals for everyone for powering through the week! We made it to this moment, and that definitely deserves a celebration. 🥇

Let's take a moment to look ahead to the weekend. What does rest look like for you? How will you prioritize yourself?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks plans to catch up on sleep—something she definitely hasn't gotten enough of this week.

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There are so many wonderful people here who do so much for others to ensure that they are happy, but have you also remembered to do something for yourself today? It doesn't have to be complicated. Maybe watch a show. Go for a walk. Call a friend. Give yourself a compliment. There are many ways to make yourself smile. What makes you smile?

Also, I make mental health video responses to many of your questions. The latest one is about how to use neuroplasticity to boost your performance. If this sounds useful to you, check it out by clicking one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout

Otherwise, if you have any questions about mental health, please post in my group or comment below and I will make a video response specifically for you.

~ 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

Let’s each make a list of things (or people! or places! or pets!) that are forever foolproof in boosting our moods.

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks list:

🐶 Her dogs
🛏️ A nice refreshing nap
✍️ Writing on her blog

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

Hey everyone, I just posted a mental health video guide about how to use neuroplasticity to boost your performance. If this sounds useful to you, check it out by clicking one of the links below:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout

Also, if you have any questions about mental health, please comment below or send me a private message, and I will make a video response just for you.

~ 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

Hi, Mighties! 💜

Let's do a midweek check-in on our mental health. How are you feeling today? What's going well for you? What's been more challenging?

Need some inspiration to help you reflect? Pick the emoji that best fits how you’re feeling:

☀️ I'm doing great overall.
💙 Good—can't complain.
🤷 I'm OK, I guess.
☁️ Ehh, not feeling my best.
🤕 My symptoms are a challenge today.
🌪️ Feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
☹️ Ugh, I wish the day were over.
💌 My mental health isn't great— I could use some encouragement.
🤔 I'm not sure.

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

When your mood dips, it can be helpful to have some go-to self-care techniques and practices up your sleeve so you can get on solid ground again. This can look like going outside, talking to friends and loved ones, playing video games, being creative, or even taking a break from your responsibilities.

My go-to technique is to watch my favorite comfort shows as well as to eat my favorite snacks.

What are your favorite techniques to practice when you’re feeling low? Share with us in the comments below.👇

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

I Met my younger self for coffee

Which neither of us drink

My younger self confused .

I let her know that Starbucks , has more options than you would ever think .

I was nervous for this little date

Oxygen in my nose , walker balanced infront of me .
I was scared to let her see what we had become .

But when she saw me with a smile and tears and her eyes.

She did maintain her gingerly pain filled walk
But tried to come to me in an embracing run

I thought this invitation must be fake

Because if you.. we . Weren’t alive .

There was no way you could come by

I held my younger self in my arms , both of us weeping , full of pain , gratitude and pride

Because only the 2 of us and God truly know
how hard we have fought to survive #RareDisease #progressivedisease #ChronicIllness #CommonVariableImmuneDeficiency