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Spoon theory -- a collection of spoons measuring units of energy in life with chronic illness. Spoonie definition.

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What Is a Spoonie? Understanding the Spoon Theory of Chronic Illness

Spoon theory. Spoonie. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you may hear these terms and be confused. What is a spoonie? What do spoons have to do with chronic illness? Here’s everything you need to know about spoon theory and why some people with chronic illnesses, mental [...]

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Dysregulation Looks Like

Saw this on Pinterest and thought it might be good to share here. #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #Neurodiversity #NeurodevelopmentalDisorders #IntellectualDisability #IntellectualDisabilities #LearningDisability #LearningDisabilities #Disability #ADHD #audhd #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AspergersSyndrome #Aspergers #SensoryProcessingDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #Spoonie #MightyTogether #CheckInWithMe #DistractMe #Dyslexia #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #TouretteSyndrome #Hyperlexia #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #RSD

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#neurodivergent #neurodiverse #Neurodiversity #NeurodevelopmentalDisorders #IntellectualDisability #IntellectualDisabilities #LearningDisability #LearningDisabilities #Disability #ADHD #audhd #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AspergersSyndrome #Aspergers #SensoryProcessingDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #Spoonie #MightyTogether #CheckInWithMe #DistractMe #Dyslexia #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #TouretteSyndrome #Hyperlexia #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #RSD

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What are your favorite conversation starters?

Mighties, how do you feel about talking or communicating with new people? What are your go-to conversation starters?

Maybe you bring up the weather, shared interests, something related to where you are or what you're doing, or even the classic, "How's it going?"

Share how you break the ice and get the conversation going below! 🙂

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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Think back to a moment when you stood up for yourself. What brought you to that point? How did you feel afterward?

Mighties, what even is a boundary? A boundary is a limit or barrier that separates two things from each other. When discussing our personal boundaries, we are establishing and identifying limits or needs based on something we feel is best for us.

Today's challenge is to reflect on a time when you stood up for yourself and set a boundary. What brought you to that point? What feelings came up that influenced you to speak up? How did you feel after setting that boundary?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks recalls a time when she felt exhausted and drained from taking on too many tasks. She set a boundary to step back and delegate certain responsibilities to others so she could regain her energy and avoid overextending herself. Although it didn't feel good at first—since she was used to handling everything—she later recognized the relief that came with acknowledging that her needs mattered too.

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

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Who do you turn to, where do you go, or what do you do when you want to express yourself?

Happy Monday, Mighties! ✨

Self-expression is one of the many meaningful ways to connect with ourselves, our community, and the world around us. It can foster understanding, showcase authenticity, and create safe spaces for vulnerability.

So, who do you turn to, where do you go, or what do you do when you feel the need to express yourself?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks enjoys writing on her blog, facilitating Expressive Arts workshops with her NAMI-NYC family, posting here on The Mighty, and brainstorming fun activities to do with her family.

How about you? ✍️

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TRUE or FALSE: I'm comfortable setting boundaries with myself and others.

Let's continue on our self-care journey, shall we, Mighties? Our next checkpoint is setting boundaries. How comfortable do you feel about setting boundaries with yourself and with others? Does it come easy or do you find it challenging?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks shared that she's comfortable setting boundaries, but continuously enforcing them is challenging for her.

What are your thoughts?