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What can you say "no" to right now?

When you live with a health condition, work or attend school every day, and/or have a boatload of responsibilities (like a family!), sometimes saying "no" is imperative. Those two little letters can help you preserve your very valuable energy, and allow yourself more time and space to do what’s best. Saying "no" is a form of self-care and can definitely be necessary in certain circumstances! 👏

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she’s saying “no” to perfectionism and overworking herself. She wants to take her time and do her best.

What about you? What are you saying "no" to?

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

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Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders Virtual Support Group! 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8 PM ET

Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders virtual support group is for family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Mood disorders include: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder (mania – euphoric, hyperactive, over inflated ego, unrealistic optimism), persistent depressive disorder (long lasting low grade depression), cyclothymia (a mild form of bipolar disorder), and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). (From www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/mood-disorders)

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/family-friends-of-people-with-mood-disorders

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

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Mania #PersistentDepressiveDisorder #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #Cyclothymia #Parenting #ChronicIllness #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #CheckInWithMe

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Surprise! You have an extra 30 minutes to yourself today. How will you spend it?

We don’t know about everyone else, but sometimes it doesn’t feel like there’s enough time in a day to get everything done, let alone practice self-care. More time in your day (we hope it actually comes true!) — even just 30 minutes — can provide the opportunity to take a break, watch a quick episode of your favorite show, or even indulge in a power nap if you find those helpful.

If you were able to get an extra 30 minutes today, how would you spend it?

Share in the comments below! ⬇️

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

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Tip Tuesday - Love Yourself First

Often times we struggle to love ourselves, and instead give all of our love away. What's one thing you can do today to show yourself some self love this week?
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #Selfharm #Selfcare #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Schizophrenia #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #PTSD #Trauma #SuicidalThoughts

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