Self-care

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

It's the end of the week, Mighties! We did it. 💃

What's something you’re proud of yourself for this week?

Share your victories in the comments below (and yes, engaging with this post counts as a win!). ⭐

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

Gratitude is an incredibly powerful coping skill. Your brain actually stops being anxious when you start talking about gratitude! 🫰
Can you take a few minutes to list out some things to be thankful for today?
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Schizophrenia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #SubstanceUseDisorders #PTSD

Hey Mighties, it's that time of the week! Tell us 3 (or more) things below that you're thankful for today!
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #Agoraphobia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Borderline #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #PTSD #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #MightyTogether

Can you take a minute to tell yourself this gentle truth today? If you can, look in the mirror, and say it out loud to yourself.
Learning to trust yourself is very hard but it's very worth it.
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Schizophrenia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #SubstanceUseDisorders #PTSD

What if we thought about risks differently?
That a risk isn't a "win" or "lose" situation as much as a lesson, and either way, we get the wisdom.
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #Autism #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #POTS #PTSD #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfcare #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS

Every step, change, or shift you make toward a goal is significant, even if it’s small. Progress is progress after all.

What’s a goal that you’re currently working on? What have you achieved so far? Are there any roadblocks in your way?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks made a goal to make sure she’s checking in with her energy levels and mental health. So far today, she’s been pacing herself, taking her time, and reflecting on her feelings.

Let’s cheer one another on in the comments below. 💌

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

So many of us stay busy as a trauma response, or a way to distract our 🧠. Have we ever thought about how lucky we are to experience boring? Boring is actually a sign that it's safe.
What a healing though. ✨
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Bipolar2 #Depression #Schizophrenia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #PTSD

This is such a positive way to explain the importance of routines. I'm a strong believer in routines for mental health. It helps SO much! Tell us in the comments what kind of routine you want to start so we can help!
#Addiction #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #Agoraphobia #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #BipolarDepression #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #POTS #PTSD #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #jointhypermobility #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #MightyTogether

When you achieve an accomplishment, it’s OK to be proud of yourself and celebrate — in fact, we highly encourage it. 🥳.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says her favorite way to celebrate is by buying herself something nice or going out to try foods that are new to her. In fact, she just took herself on an adventure yesterday because her mental health hasn't been great lately, but she's been doing her best to keep moving forward.

How do you like to celebrate your wins?

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