Distract Me

I haven’t written much in a while, and as someone who needs to write to release, it has affected my health profoundly. With the addition of a job on top of other responsibilities, I’ve reached my capacity for what one person can hold.

I’ve experienced symptoms for much longer than before, and I can’t say I’ve been dealing with them very well. There’s complexity in navigating mental illness as a “high-functioning” person—between what I allow others to see and what they can literally see.

This year, I’ve felt myself revert to a previous version of myself in certain spaces, which has been challenging. The perfectionism, self-abandonment, and sense of loss from pursuing employment (as I once did for education) have been a lot to process and understand about myself.

💌 A message I need from myself today:

My worth is not defined by my productivity, and I don’t have to “perform well” to be seen and appreciated by those around me. I can prioritize myself and still care about the people around me. Putting myself first does not make me a bad person.

My experience with mental illness does not define who I am. I am a whole person deserving of love, acceptance, community, and care.

I am more than what I long for.

I am not difficult to be around, even if I’ve been in a silent crisis. It’s OK for me to need extra support. I am not a burden, even when others don’t know how to help or give me blank stares.

I am existing as a human being. I am enough as I am. My life is worth living. Positive experiences are ahead of me.

💛 Feel free to free-write below about how you’ve been lately.

#MentalHealth #Journaling #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #DistractMe #ThePencilCase

Whether it was a vacation to a national park, a trip to another state or country, a visit to a local attraction, a family gathering, a scenic drive through the countryside, or simply a stroll or roll around your neighborhood, let's share about our last memorable adventure! ⛰️

Where was the last place you traveled to or visited, no matter how near or far? What did you enjoy most? What made the trip meaningful or worthwhile? What accommodations, tools, or strategies helped make the trip more accessible or manageable for you?

Feel free to share your experience in the comments below or create your own post in this group!

#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Parenting #Travel #DistractMe #AdaptableTravelers

📒 Spiral notebook: Write a to-do list for today. What's at the top of your list?
📓 Composition notebook: A skill I want (or need) to learn is ___________.
📔 Journal notebook: What's a challenge you've been navigating lately?

I choose the journal notebook! 📔
A challenge I've been navigating is mentally preparing to adjust to a new therapist. Change can be hard for me, but I'm trying to be kinder to myself as I move through this transition.

Which notebook do you choose today? 💙

#MentalHealth #Journaling #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #DistractMe #ThePencilCase

Happy Monday, Mighty friends! 🌟

Let's get to know each other a little better by answering with emojis today!

Here are a few prompts to get us started:

1️⃣ What's your favorite color?
🔷 🩷 🟨
2️⃣ What kinds of pets do you have?
🐈 🐕 🐹 🐦
3️⃣ What's your go-to hobby?
🎵 📺 🎨 📚 🌱
4️⃣ How's your energy today?
🔋 🪫 ⚡ 😴
5️⃣ Where do you spend most of your time?
🏠 💼 🏫 🌳

Feel free to share with us below!

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

Happy Monday! 💫

We're grateful to be starting a new week with our Mighty family.

For today's #MightyMinute , imagine you could wish for anything right now. What would it be, and why?

Feel free to be as creative as you'd like! ✨

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks wishes for more hours in the day to rest and experience more joy. Lately, she's been feeling weighed down by just about everything. 😫😵

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

🍪 Creative Cookies
🥞 Patience Pancakes
🍨 Energy Ice Cream
🥝 Self-Compassion Kiwi
🍫 Chocolate Bar of Clarity
🌮 Faith-Filled Taco
🍞 Loaf of Courage
🍯 Honesty Honey Tea 🍵
🌯 Well-Rested Burrito
☕ Connection Coffee

Today, I need a few slices of Self-Compassion Kiwi 🥝, two scoops of Energy Ice Cream 🍨, a large Loaf of Courage 🍞, and an overstuffed Faith-Filled Taco 🌮.

How about you? What motivation snack boost do you need today?

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #DistractMe #ThePencilCase