Schizoaffective Disorder

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!

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

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

Spanglish virtual support group is for adults who identify as Hispanic, Latina, Latine, or Latino and are living with mental health issues. This includes people with heritage from a Latin American or Spanish speaking country. Connect with others who are experiencing the same unique challenges, such as:

☑️ Cultural and language barriers in mental healthcare

☑️ Concerns about seeking help due to undocumented status

☑️ Intergenerational trauma and stigma around emotional issues

Spanglish se lleva a cabo en español y ingles al mismo tiempo.

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

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

Happy Friday, Mighties! 🥰

This week flew by, and we're already heading into the weekend. How will you prioritize self-care over the next few days?

I need to make sure I catch up on sleep and rest my eyes after spending so much time looking at screens during the week. 📱👩‍💻

How about you?

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

Job Talk virtual support group is for peer support and professional guidance for individuals with any employment-related issue.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 4th Friday of the month, 5:30pm to 7pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/job-talk

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

Hi Mighties! 👋♥️

Today’s prompt is simple: say something kind to yourself. You can give yourself a compliment, cheer yourself on, or offer yourself a gentle reminder. 🙂

I’ll go first! 🙋‍♀️

“I’m more than enough. I’m beautiful, proud of who I am, and capable of overcoming anything that comes my way.” 🥰

Now it’s your turn! Share your kind words to yourself in the comments below. ⤵️

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

Spirituality Speaks is for individuals to discuss ways to use spirituality as an ingredient in one’s recovery to wellness. Help to improve your outlook, open your mind, and de-stress from a hectic day. 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, 4 to 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time: naminycmetro.org/programs/spirituality-speaks

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

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