Self-care

I figured we could all use a smile today. (Photo is of a barn animal I took recently).

Tell us 3 things in the comments 👇 that you're thankful for!
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When we speak or write something into existence, we give it less power over us. So today, let’s try and reclaim some of that power by writing a letter to our biggest fears.

In your letter, you can touch on what your fear is, how it’s affected you, and how you can begin to let it go.

Here is Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks letter:

Dear abandonment,

I’ve been afraid of you for a long time now, ever since I was a little girl. You’ve been lingering over me and preventing me from progressing, but I’m learning who you are and where you came from. You are no longer allowed to cloud my judgment or stop me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m taking my life back. You’re no longer going to hold me back.

Good riddance,
Nina

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(So sorry for disappearing on you, I was very under the weather recently. I've missed you all!)

Just a reminder that we can only regulate our emotions when we allow ourselves to feel them.
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🚨 Today’s public service announcement 🚨

Whether it’s from a family member, friend, nonprofit organization, free community program, online platform (like The Mighty!), doctor, or mental health professional, it’s always OK to ask and receive support for your mental health.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds talking to her therapist, sharing on The Mighty, and spending quality time with her family to be most helpful for her.

What about you?

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We're transitioning into a new month, Mighties! How was September for you? Let’s check in and reflect on our mood-tracking experiences. ✨

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

💚 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
💜 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful
🔵 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🟡 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy
🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
⚫ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🤍 White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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#CheerMeOn

We’ll be tuning up our mental health for this week’s challenge, Mighties! 📈🌱

Whether that looks like setting aside time to implement a new habit, focusing on specific symptom management, reflecting on your needs, or prioritizing boundaries, everyone’s tune-ups may look different.

To get started, let’s reflect on where we are right now. What’s been helping your mental health lately? What’s hurt it?

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

NAMI Connection is a peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. 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 Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time: naminycmetro.org/programs/nami-connection

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every second Thursdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET or third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office.

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

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When we interact or build relationships with others, we may not always know the impact or influence we have on them, but this doesn’t mean we're not having any impact at all! From our personalities, encouraging words and actions, and even our skills and talents, we impact people in different ways.

What impact do you wish to have on others?

Share in the comments below. ⬇️

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

Hi Mighties! 🦋

I was wondering what you all thought about what's been working for your mental health and why. Out of these options—support groups, a mental health class, one-on-one therapy, or something entirely different—which has been most helpful to you? This applies whether you are living with a mental health condition or challenges yourself or are a family member or friend of someone who is.

For me, one-on-one therapy has really been helpful, but I've been thinking about exploring other options since I can now see my therapist only once a month.

What are your thoughts? 💬

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