Self-care

When we use the term "self-care," we may understand it to loosely mean the practice of setting time and energy aside for ourselves and our needs in order to promote wellness and manage our health. This may look different for everyone depending on how they define what works best for them, but in reality, actually engaging in self-care may be roadblocked by unavoidable or unforeseen circumstances.

What are your thoughts on prioritizing self-care? Is it easy for you? What kind of roadblocks are in your way?

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

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. Tell us three things in the comments 👇 that you're thankful for today!
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #CeliacDisease #KidneyDisease #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #POTS #Stroke #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfcare #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS

I hope that in July, you can find the joy. ✨ 🎆
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #BipolarDepression #Depression #Schizophrenia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #EatingDisorders #SubstanceUseDisorders #Suicide #PTSD #Trauma

Just a mid week reminder that we all need 🫶 #Addiction #ADHD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #BulimiaNervosa #EatingDisorders #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #POTS #PTSD #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfcare #Selfharm #EhlersDanlosSociety #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS

So many relationships with BPD are unhealthy because we focus on chemistry instead of safety.

This quote is really helpful. I hope it helps you today.
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #Agoraphobia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #SubstanceUseDisorders #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Depression

If summer isn't your season, or warm days aren't your favorite thing, that's totally okay! Here are some ideas for you.
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #KidneyDisease #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Cancers #Grief #Lupus #HemiplegicMigraine #Migraine #AutonomicDysfunction #PTSD #POTS #Hemophilia #SjogrensSyndrome #Endometriosis #InterstitialCystitis #HearingLoss #Deafness #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #Selfcare #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #MightyTogether

We’ve talked a lot this week about writing our own poetry (we loved reading your words, you brave and creative souls!), but what about reading poetry? That practice can be just as powerful as the creation.

To end our challenge, let’s share the poems that have changed our lives, worldviews, perspectives, and emotions.

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

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! 💙

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

I'm taking a break (for the first time 😫) next week so I'm posting the June recap and reflection a bit early this month. How was the month 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. 🎖️

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

#MightyMoodTracking #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #Autism #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Migraine #MultipleSclerosis
#CheerMeOn

Gratitude is such a powerful coping skill ✨ What are a few things you can be thankful for today?
#MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #BipolarDisorder #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #Selfharm #Selfcare #PTSD #Addiction #Recovery