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Asking for help is not always easy, and can be especially challenging for those of us who have had traumatic, negative, mixed, or empty results in the past.

What area of your life would you say is the hardest for you to ask others for help? Do you have areas that are easier?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the hardest area of her life is with her finances or with money in general, and the easiest is with her mental health.

👏 P.S. You are definitely not alone! Know that your experiences are valid and you deserve and are worthy of seeking the help you need.

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

Seeing someone new for your health or treatment can bring up a mix of emotions—hope, anticipation, relief, anxiety, just to name a few. That's completely normal, especially if it took time, energy, and effort to find a health care professional who may help bring more clarity to your health journey.

Finding someone who could be a good fit doesn't end with booking the first appointment. Just like building any important relationship, preparing ahead of time can help you feel more confident and make the most of your visit.

How do you prepare for a first appointment? How do you bring up the topics that are most important to you? What supplies, notes, or medical records do you bring? Do you invite a trusted family member or friend to come with you? What helps you feel safe, supported, and comfortable during the appointment?

Feel free to share your experiences and tips in the comments below! 👩‍⚕️

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One of the best things about joy is that we don’t have to keep it to ourselves! To wrap up this week’s theme, our challenge to you is to intentionally bring joy to someone else over the weekend, especially to someone who needs it.

Who will you choose? A friend, neighbor, family member, spouse, or another Mighty member? What will you do?

We’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below! 💌

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

Who doesn't love a great song that can instantly raise your spirits? There's so many classics and feel-good songs that can get you in a dancing mood. 🎶

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks likes "When I Grow Up" by NF and "Now That We Found Love ft Aaron Hall" by Heavy D & The Boyz.

Share your song recommendations in the comments below.🕺🎵

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Albert Einstein once said, "Time flies when you’re having fun!" And that is so true, especially when it comes to the activities that bring us the most joy — the ones we get wrapped up into, willingly distracted by, and end up fully entertained.

What’s a hobby or interest that makes you lose track of time in the best of ways? (For Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks , that's definitely writing and creating various graphic designs on Canva. She can get so absorbed in her personal projects that she doesn’t even realize hours have passed!)

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

For those who may not know what it's like to live with a complex neurological condition like CFS/ME, it's a common misconception that people with the condition are simply "tired" or only experience fatigue. In reality, CFS/ME can affect nearly every part of a person's life and often comes with a wide range of symptoms.

What symptoms do you experience alongside chronic fatigue? What does a typical day with CFS/ME look like for you? What are some of the biggest challenges you face while managing the condition? Are there any misconceptions you wish more people understood?

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #COVID19 #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #AutoimmuneDisease #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #Migraine #Depression

A new week, a new theme, Mighties! 💪

This week we'll be focusing on joy. 😊

To get us started, let's think of three words or phrases that come to mind when we hear the word joy.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says the three words and phrases that come up for her are "a bright, sunny day," "worry-free," and "love."

What's yours?

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

Happy Friday, Mighties! 💫

As we wrap up the week (and the month!), let's take a moment to share goals we have when it comes to our overall health, a specific symptom, or your treatment plan.

What's something you hope to better understand? What would you like to be more consistent with? What questions or feedback do you have for your doctor or care team? What challenges do you want to overcome or need clarity to approach?

Feel free to share your goals below! 📋

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

Let’s broaden our horizons this weekend by trying something new or different. This can look like checking out a new restaurant, trying white noise to help you sleep, traversing a new trail, or starting a new art or craft project! Whatever you want to try, give it a go over the next few days.

What do you want to try?

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

👍 Pro: Trying new things can put us in positions to learn and grow our perspectives and skills.
👎 Con: It can also be intimidating, especially when we might not know what to expect or when there’s a possibility for setback or failure.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds that she holds herself back from trying new things because she’s afraid she might not do a good job in learning or understanding what she needs to be good at in the first place.

What do you think holds you back from trying new things? (P.S. Trial and error is a normal part of life, not everyone succeeds at everything!)

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