Schizoaffective Disorder

Mighties, one of the biggest challenges I've faced for as long as I can remember has been recognizing when my body is stressed and understanding the best ways to release that stress so I don't end up feeling even more fatigued or anxious.

As I've learned more about my body, I've realized that I tend to hold stress in my shoulders, chest, and lower back. Body scans have been helpful for increasing my awareness, and I've also found it beneficial to intentionally pause, take a breath, and slow down when life feels especially busy or overwhelming.

Where do you tend to feel stress in your body? What techniques, methods, or routines have helped you release it?

Feel free to share your insights and experiences below! 💙

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It's that time of the week again, Mighties! Tell me in the comments below 👇 three things you are thankful for.
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Family and Friends is a support group for partners, spouses, siblings, adult children, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, guardians, caregivers, close friends and other family members of individuals with a mental illness or any mental health challenge.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

💻 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, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/family-friends

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every first Tuesday, 2-3:30pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office. Check the link above for more information. ⬆️

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

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Black Minds Matter virtual support group is for people who identify as Black and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge.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 Friday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/black-minds-matter

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 #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

As an advocate for openly discussing mental health, I feel comfortable sharing honestly about my symptoms and overall experiences. Through personal storytelling and sharing my perspective, I've found it easier to navigate conversations about mental health.

I'm grateful for the spaces and people I've connected with through The Mighty and NAMI-NYC, who have given me opportunities to share openly and confidentially. Those experiences have helped me gain clarity about what recovery, support, and community look like for me.

Who in your life do you feel comfortable talking to about your mental health—or mental health in general? What is it about that person or space that makes you feel safe enough to share?

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

Connection Corner is a support group for teens ages 14-18 living with mental health challenges, facilitated by near peers (someone close in age with lived experience). This group is a safe space to develop coping skills, share common experiences, build self-advocacy skills, and connect with others who truly understand.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM and Wednesdays from 7-8 PM Eastern Standard Time:
naminycmetro.org/programs/teen-support-group

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 #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) virtual support group is for people who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and are living with mental illness or any mental health challenge. This includes South Asians, East Asians, Southeast Asians, North Asians, Middle East Asians, and Pacific Islanders. 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 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6 to 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available. naminycmetro.org/programs/asian-americans-pacific-islanders-aapi

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

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Hi Mighties! 💎

How’s it going? What challenges have you been facing recently? What’s been helping you find comfort, relief, or clarity?

This month — and especially lately — I’ve been finding it challenging to release and process feelings of frustration, annoyance, and anger. These are emotions I’m used to repressing and hiding, so now that I’m allowing myself to feel them, it’s been hard to know what to do with them in my body.

What about you? What have you been finding challenging lately?

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