Anxiety Doodles

Healthy coping mechanisms club, contains: doodles and help posts

[crystalherbalist]

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i attract compassionate and healing love.

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #2857

  To tame all the different kinds of cats and parrots in Minecraft. – Guest Submission

(Please don’t add negative comments to these posts.)

[helperhoopoe]

intrusive thoughts are created because they’re what you fear the most. they’re not what you’re going to do. they’re what you hate most of all. 

they’re not an indication of how evil you are. the only thing they indicate is what you’re most against. 

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #2256

For the new animal crossing in 2020! – Guest Submission

(Please don’t add negative comments to these posts.)

[aplaceforyoutoheal]

Punishing yourself is not the answer

[epicene-street-light-deactivate]

7 depression tips and why they work, from someone who’s been hardcore depressed for two years

hi so im recovering from a really mean depression and there are some things i learned and that i would like to tell you. 

1. you need to reappropriate your space and time. depression is lying to you and generally shrinks your living space (aka: you spend your time in bed/behind your computer/in your room…). visit and do something (even if its just scrolling down social media) in each room you have access to. expand your perception and space, you’ll breathe more easily.

2. plan depression outfits. a depression outfit is a comfy one you still can go out in. to me, it’s old ripped jeans and a turtleneck, my old work uniforms, sweaters. dressing up is one of the most important parts of managing depression. first of all, you’ll feel less like pathetic with proper clothes on (nothing worse than staying in your pj all day). secondly, and it’s a crucial point: it allows you to get out to run some errands. imagine you have to go grocery shopping or to the post office. if you’re in your unwashed pajamas you’ve been wearing for three days or more (been there done that) what you have to do is to undress, shower (if you can), and put on real, clean clothes. which is three things. depression messes wih one’s ability to start things, so it’s very likely you’ll drop your errands and just stay at home feeling like shit. but if you’re already wearing clothes, you just have to put on a coat and get out of the house. which is, trust me, 10 times easier than doing the whole dressing up thing.

3. it’s okay if you stay the whole day in bed but force yourself to get up in the morning (anytime before noon) and drink a glass of water/juice. again, depression messes up with your ability to start doing things, but if you concentrate your will to just get up and drink something before going back to bed, i promise you’ll feel less shitty and might actually end up getting up for good since you’ve been through the trouble of getting up. You’ll feel better (and also you need water!)

4. do one (1) physical, material thing that will improve your life conditions per day. aka: washing a single glass, scrubbing the mirror, etc. you’ll feel proud of yourself, and the tidiest your environment, the less shitty your brain will be. plus, again: if you manage to wash a single dish, maybe you’ll find yourself cleaning the whole kitchen without noticing. and thats a good thing. no pressure: just do one single thing. and don’t beat yourself up if you can’t, of course, but try, it’s gonna be better that way. 

5. open the window (especially at night, i personally find it very soothing) and just… breathe fresh air, looking at the horizon or closing your eyes, and breathe in and out slowly. it’s great to take fresh air. bonus if you have anxiety/ptsd, honestly. opening the windows is one of the easiest ways i know to stop a panic attack.

6. brush your teeth everyday, even if it’s the only thing you manage to do. i know every depression guide recommends it, but it’s really important. not showering for a few days is okay, you’re not gonna get sick that way. but dental hygiene is capital. not to mention you’ll feel less rotting in the inside if you’re less rotting in the outside. you can use your phone to schedule your teeth brushing of the day! really helps. 

7. think about your hobbies and force yourself to do something related to an old hobby of yours. i know it’s no fun. i know you can’t feel anything, so why bother? but really, do bother. do it and eventually as you recover it will be fun again. you haven’t lost your passion, your goals, your motivation. it’s still there, but depression is like a blanket that covers it all. forcing yourself to still act on your hobbies (especially if those are not screen-related: books, gardening, etc.) will help digging through the depression layers to expose your will to live again. trust me on this one. i really thought i was just an apathetic mess, but actually depression was just mean. i believe in you! 

and finally: hold tight and it’s gonna be okay! recovery is possible, and it’s gonna arrive sooner than you expect. energy and motivation are good things and they’re still around here waiting for you! 

feel free to add your own! you’re all gonna make it i promise.

[labambinafantasma-deactivated20]

If you’re European, in a couple of weeks you will be denied any and all access to fandom contents on Tumblr and everywhere else on the internet. Here’s why.

On June, 20th the JURI of European Parliament approved of the articles 11 and 13 of the new Copyright Law. These articles are also known as the “Link Tax” and the “Censorship Machines” articles.

Articles 13 in particular forces every internet platform to filter all the contents we upload online, ending once and for all the fandom culture. Which means you won’t be able to upload any type of fandom works like fan arts, fan fictions, gif sets from your favourite films and series, edits, because it’s all copyrighted material. And you won’t also be able to share, enjoy or download other’s contents, because the use of links will be completely restricted.

But not everything’s lost yet. There’s another round of voting scheduled for the early days of July.

What you can do now to save our internet, is to share these informations with all of your family members and friends, and to ask to your MEP (the members of the European Parliament from your country) to vote NO at the next round, to vote against articles 11 and 13.

Here you can find more news and all the details to contact your MEP:

https://saveyourinternet.eu

Also, sign and share this petition:

https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet?recruiter=50668942&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial

We have just a couple of weeks to stop this complete madness, don’t let them dictating the way we enjoy our internet.

#SaveYourInternet now!

[theconqueeror]

It’s funny how y'all will reblog any and all US things but when whole Europe might lose access to internet then everything is quiet.

[mmmmmmmilo]

Are you fucking serious? Is this really happening? I’m European and I didn’t know a single thing about this

[labambinafantasma-deactivated20]

Here you have

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52016PC0593

https://creativecommons.org/2018/06/20/european-parliaments-legal-affairs-committee-gives-green-light-to-harmful-link-tax-and-pervasive-platform-censorship/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitterfacebook&utm_content=JURI-vote-june-20

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/article-13-european-parliament-internet-censorship-copyright-a8408531.html?amp&__twitter_impression=true

https://amp.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/20/eu-votes-for-copyright-law-that-would-make-internet-a-tool-for-control?__twitter_impression=true

http://www.wired.co.uk/article/eu-meme-war-article-13-regulation

Also ao3 has spoken out about this

https://archiveofourown.org/admin_posts/10637

[umbrxlla-acxdxmy]

PLEASE help share this as someone who lives in Europe I don’t want to see the internet change forever

[recoverymatters]

What are some alternatives to self harm?

Hi there,

There are many alternatives!

Firstly, well done you. Well done for seeking and reaching out for an alternative to hurting yourself. It’s very hard to do and you are so so brave.

Apps

1. Calm Halm - This is a brilliant app that aims to distract, comfort, relax and help you to ‘ride the wave’ when you have an urge to self-harm. It is great because it is safe on your phone and you can use it whenever you feel like self-harming. I really recommend this app. Here are some screenshots I have taken to show you what it looks like -

2. StayAlive - This is another app that may be useful for you as sometimes thoughts of self-harming can escalate and you may start experiencing suicidal thoughts.

3. Booster Buddy - This isn’t directly a self-harm app, however, it can help to monitor and improve your mental health.

4. What’s up? Mental Health App - Similar to above

5. Headspace - Meditation App

Self-care box/bag  

This is something that has helped me a lot when struggling with urges to self-harm. Basically, you get a box or a bag that you fill with all of the things that comfort, distract and relax you. You can go to it whenever you need it and honestly, it has really helped when in regards to self-harm. I am going to be doing a separate post on how to make a self-care box in the next few days, so please look out for this.

Distractions 

Call or text a trusted friend or family member

Go for a walk in nature

Have a bubble bath

Colour or paint

Read for 10 minutes

Listen to your favourite cheesy hits album

Snuggle up and watch Netflix with a hot chocolate

Tell yourself you do not deserve this pain and that you will survive this urge and it will pass

Write a letter or a diary entry of why you may want to self-harm ( This is a great way of expressing how you’re feeling and you can always rip it up afterwards.

Write songs or poetry

Re-decorate or re-arrange your bedroom

Begin a scrapbook and fill it with things you love

Bake some cupcakes or cookies

Go swimming, jogging or trampolining

Have a nap

Play with a pet

Listen to a podcast or TEDtalk

Call Samaritans or similar mental health hotline

Sit near a pond or river and listen to the stream of the water - If this isn’t possible you can go on to YouTube and listen to the waves from the ocean

Listen to some ASMR

Links that may help you:

http://thequietplaceproject.com/90seconds

http://thequietplaceproject.com/thethoughtsroom/

https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/#

http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/textcare

https://www.samaritans.org/

http://www.pixelthoughts.co/

https://www.7cups.com/

https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/help-and-support-with-self-injury/tess-text-and-email-support-service/

I hope some of these alternatives help you. You will get through this. You can get through this. Self-harm is a sign that you’re going through a very hard time and you may be experiencing depression or are struggling to cope. This is not your fault. I encourage you to seek out further professional help from a doctor or counsellor who can help you through this difficult time. You deserve help and support and you do not deserve to be in the pain that you are in. You are irreplaceable, loved, kind and beautiful.

Keep going, keep fighting 💖

Thanks

RecoveryMatters

[recoversuggestions]

things to do instead of self-harming

wax your legs and/or armpits

paint your nails

draw where you want to hurt yourself

put moisturizer all over your body

ask someone to distract you

put makeup on 

pluck your eyebrows

run until you’re extremely out of breath

take a very hot or cold shower

go for a bike ride

hold ice 

break something

listen to some really loud music

[anxietydoodles]

Anxiety doodles but I’m happy

[anxietydoodles]

I wasn’t expecting a party but like, for real.....

[anxietyproblem]

[brokenlegalese]

Know the signs, friends. You have to take care of yourself, because 100% no one else in the criminal justice system is going to.

[seekar-blog]

The Law of Attraction simply says that you attract into your life whatever you think about.  Your dominant thoughts will find a way to manifest. 

[bellaxiao]

[bando--grand-scamyon]

No but for real.

[anxietydoodles]

After four years of having depressive episodes, and depression in general, I finally feel like myself again. It’s crazy to think how easily I would just morph into somebody else, because nothing made me feel like truly happy. I had no excitement only anxiety.

It’s weird to think about not wanting to be around anymore, having no hope for the future. I just got fed up with it honestly. I’d suffered enough and I deserve to be happy ! It’s okay that I’m kinda a weirdo, I mean aren’t all artists tbh ? It’s okay that I don’t look like unrealistic models. And it okay to show emotions.

I hope that the rest of this year, I’ll be able to be this happy ! And I hope my friends, family, and you find that happiness too ! X

[hermuis-blog]

Girls get made fun of for everything might as well do what you want lol

[firesuns-archive]

not to be dramatic but this mentality literally freed me

[randomreasonstolive]

Reason to Live #1695

Seeing someone you love (friends, family, pets, celebrities, etc.) smile/be happy. – Guest Submission (Please don’t add negative comments to these posts.)