Schizoaffective Disorder

The other day, I found myself in the gift section of a local convenience store, picking out something for a friend. As I passed the greeting cards, some made me laugh, while others caught my attention with their beautiful and thoughtful designs. It got me thinking: if I were to give my younger self a card, which one would I choose, and what would I say?

I’ve been reflecting on this, and I think I’d choose one with pop-out butterflies, glitter, and bright, vibrant colors. Inside, I’d write: “You’re safe now. It’s okay to relax your shoulders and take a deep breath. You deserve to feel proud of yourself. Despite everything you’ve been through, you are a sight to behold—a true treasure.”

What about you?

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Young Adult Living with Bipolar virtual support group is for people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar disorder. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 pm ET. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/young-adults-living-with-bipolar

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Happy May, Mighties! 💐

It’s already May—let’s check in on our goals. What’s your main mental health goal this month? What do you want to make sure you’re actively working on or moving toward?

I’ll go first! For me, it’s being more mindful of my stress levels. They really impacted my health in April, so I need to make stress management my #1 priority moving forward.

How about you?

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

A simple message can go a long way—especially when someone is having a tough time. But for those who haven’t experienced depression, knowing what to say isn’t always easy.

What’s a text message you’d love to receive in the midst of depression? Why would that message feel helpful, encouraging, or comforting to you?

⭐ Your answer may be used to update a Mighty article! ⭐

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Young Adults virtual support group is for people aged 18 to 30 living with mental illness or any mental health challenge, regardless of diagnosis. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 pm. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/young-adults

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

Mental and physical health go hand in hand, so when you’re experiencing mental health symptoms, physical symptoms may show up as well.

For me, when my depression feels heavy, I experience extreme fatigue. When I’m really anxious, I tend to feel nauseous and scattered, making it hard to focus.

What about you?

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For many of us with strong emotions, resetting our nervous systems during the day can be a fantastic way to ease strong emotions. Which phrase from the list would you be willing to try? Share in the comments 👇
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