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Share a time when you trusted yourself.

The relationship we have with ourselves—our intuition, instincts, strengths, values, feelings, and confidence—is something we can continually develop and nurture. It’s shaped by how we understand and process our experiences. Trusting ourselves often stems from the insights we gain along the way and the actions we take because of them.

Can you think of a moment when you trusted yourself? What happened?

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How does working—or not working—impact your mental health?

Whether you're employed full time or part time, self-employed, working as a contractor, or currently not working, your mental health can be affected. Work status can also influence how you view productivity, time management, organization, and even your sense of identity or place in the world.

As someone who’s continuously recovering from perfectionism, depression, and anxiety, I’ve noticed that how busy I am often affects how I see myself, my purpose, and my relationship with rest. I'm learning to slow down and still show myself love and compassion, even when I'm not as productive as I think I should be.

How does your current work situation—or your views on productivity—affect your mental health?

#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #ADHD #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #ChronicPain #Spoonie #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #CrohnsDisease #Migraine #Fibromyalgia #MultipleSclerosis

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My favorite way to take a break is...

Taking breaks and moving at your own pace throughout the day isn’t just important — it’s necessary. Understanding when to take a break and what kind of rest your body needs can help you better plan and prioritize your day.

What’s your favorite way to take a break?

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How does being outside affect your health?

Going outside can affect each of us in different ways depending on the weather, temperature, time of year, symptoms we may experience, or medications we might be on.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks finds it very beneficial for her mental health to go out in the spring and early summer months, while in the winter months she finds going outside to be more challenging especially for her physical health.

What about you? How does being outside affect your health?

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

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What’s the best decision you’ve made for your health so far?

There are so many decisions to make when it comes to your health—and just as many paths to consider. You might turn to medical professionals, trusted family members or friends, or supportive communities filled with people who understand (like The Mighty!). And sometimes, the best choice comes from building your own confidence—because who knows your body better than you do, right?

In your health journey, what do you consider the best decision you’ve made so far? What made it impactful, helpful, or meaningful for you?

Share with us below! 💌

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What is your favorite outdoor activity?

What do you like to do when you go outside? Do you like to sit and relax? Read a book or paint? Go hiking or camping? Walk your dog? Play sports, or maybe take a stroll (or roll) in a nearby park?

Share what your favorite outdoor activity is with us in the comments below. ⬇️

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

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I'm new here. My name is Lynn and I'm 17. I deal with #EhlersDanlosSyndrome and #POTS along with #PTSD #BulimiaNervosa #Anxiety and #Bipolar1Disorder . I also have some sort of unknown #Undiagnosed stomach condition that's flaring up really badly right now and making me vomit and have a lot of pain.

I'm starting college at the end of the month for psychology.

Once I'm out of my mother's house, I'll have full control over my medical care and she can stop telling me I can't go to the doctor for certain things. That will definitely be nice.

I'm supposed to get mobility aids from one of my #Spoonie friends soon.

So yea! Feel free to AMA!

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If you could give this week a title, what would it be—and why?

Happy Monday, Mighty fam! 🌞

What kind of week are we stepping into today? If you could give it a title, what would it be? What words, ideas, thoughts, or expectations are leading the way?

💎 Feel free to get as creative as you'd like!

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TRUE or FALSE: I spend a lot of time outdoors.

Let’s put on our backpacks 🎒 and sunscreen🧴and talk about the great outdoors this week!

Whether it’s to get some sunlight (or shade!), have fun, travel to work or school, run some errands, walk your dog, or take care of other responsibilities (like endless doctors’ appointments), venturing outside is almost always a reality for us on a daily basis. For some, this is a part of a regular routine, but for others, not so much. Sometimes health and other factors prohibit outside time and we totally get and hold space for that, too.

What is your experience with the great outdoors? Do you spend a lot of time getting fresh air, or does it depend on your health playing nice?

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

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How can you nurture yourself this weekend?

It’s the end of the week, Mighties, so let’s reflect on nurturing ourselves over the coming weekend! This can look like self-care, nurturing a hobby or passion project, spending time with people you care about, organizing/decluttering your work or living space, or doing something relaxing and fun.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks plans to nurture herself this weekend by sleeping in and spending time with her family.

How can you nurture yourself in the next few days?

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

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