Self-care

It’s poetry writing time. ☺️✒️

For today’s challenge, write a five-line poem about how you’re feeling today. You’re free to write in whatever style or structure feels right to you, there are no rules! If you need some inspiration, here are some examples: you could write a free verse, acrostic, imagery, or lyric poem.

Here is @sparklywartanks poem:

Even as she opens her eyes with sunrise, she pushes through.

Her voice, a beacon of light. Her best, enough, as she gently soothes her inner critic.

One moment at a time—fleeting, like a race car finally crossing the finish line.

She can't wait for her Friday finish line.

Maybe then she'll get a full night's rest, and her mind will finally quiet down.

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

This tip is one of the most helpful ones I've learned on my healing journey. I hope it's helpful for you today.
#ADHD #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Addiction #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #BackPain #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Cancers #Depression #Epilepsy #EatingDisorders #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Endometriosis #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #LymeDisease #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Mania #PTSD #PanicAttacks #PanicDisorder
#RestlessLegsSyndrome #Schizophrenia #Selfcare #Selfharm #SocialAnxietyDisorder #TouretteSyndrome #Trauma #SuicidalThoughts

Writing poetry is like going on an endless adventure in your mind, and the best part is that there isn’t a "right" or "wrong" way to travel.

One day you could write a poem about how you’re feeling, and the next one could be about your favorite food, or even a cherished memory you have. The beauty of poetry is giving your creativity permission to take the lead!

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she enjoys creatively describing her mental health symptoms in her poems as well as celebrating any victories she’s had.

What are your favorite topics to write about? ✍️

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

It was a 🌧️ day here in PA and this quote reminded me that without the rain, we wouldn't have the gorgeous spring flowers.

Life is like that. Without the hard times, we wouldn't be able to appreciate that good times.
#AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #BackPain #CeliacDisease #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Depression #Epilepsy #EatingDisorders #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #Fibromyalgia #Grief #Hemophilia #Headache #Migraine #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder #Narcolepsy #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #AutonomicDysfunction #PanicDisorder #PanicAttack #MightyTogether #Selfharm #Selfcare

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!

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

Mighties, let's get on the creativity train and talk about poetry this week! 🚂

Whether a simple free verse poem or ones filled with metaphors, smilies, and analogies, poetry can be a tool to creatively express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Some may find it beneficial to use this creative method to get their point across while others may prefer the more direct prose approach.

Do you use poetry to express yourself? Let us know by answering "true" or "false" in the comments below!

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