I Can Recover

This has become a recovery account :))

[positive-affirmation]

Don’t put off seeing a doctor or specialist about your mental health/wellbeing.

A lot of the time, mental health disorders will lie to you and make you believe you’re not ‘sick enough’ to get help. They make you believe that it’s not real, that you’re making it up, or that there are other people out there who are ‘sicker than you’ so you should just put up with it.

But just listen to me for a minute, from someone who’s been there and knows what it’s like to think those things.

If you’re crying for days at a time and you don’t really know why, then please speak to your doctor.

If you’re feeling empty with no motivation or excitement, please speak to your doctor.

If you’re constantly hearing horrible thoughts about yourself in your head, please speak to your doctor.

If frequently you find yourself alone and scared and hiding from everyone, please speak to your doctor.

If you feel overwhelmed and you can’t carry on, please speak to your doctor.

If you have a gut feeling that something might be wrong, even if there’s only a 1% chance, please speak to your doctor.

You don’t have to keep going through this. You don’t have to feel this way. Please seek the help you might need.

[thepowerwithin]

Try to pay special attention to taking care of yourself. If you’re hungry, feed yourself. If you’re tired, take a nap. When you’re ready to take on the world each day, get out there and shine your light! Create positive affirmations for yourself, and say them at the beginning of each and every day; things like;

Today will be an amazing day! Today I am filled with energy and love! Today I will give it my all and go to bed leaving the world a better place!

It’s astounding how things as simple as words can impact our beliefs. Please try to make moment to do this; whether it’s in the shower, on your way to work, or before bed. Even if you don’t believe what you’re saying, you must continue, for sometimes it takes a while to alter one’s attitude and state of mind.

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“Anxiety plays tricks. It tells you that everything you feel is serious. Depression paints everything in black and white. Together, they skew perceptions.”

—  Moyan Brenn

[thepowerwithin]

“Speak softly to yourself, for frustration can often only draw you backwards, and does nothing to change the situation itself. You deserve kind words. You deserve respect. So, give it to yourself.”

— Nicole Addison @thepowerwithin

[thepowerwithin]

“You and your body are not meant to work against one another, but to work together in harmony. You’re both a team. A single unit.”

— Nicole Addison @thepowerwithin

[life-with-bpd-things-blog]

person: "you're obsessed with your mental illness"

me: i know right? its like it impacts every part of my life.

person: "it's all in your head"

me: i know right? it's almost like it's a MENTAL illness.

person: "why do you let it affect you and stop you from being able to do things?"

me: i know right? it's almost like it's an ACTUAL ILLNESS

[thepowerwithin]

“The pain that you feel is only temporary. The growth that you experience will last forever.”

— Nicole Addison @thepowerwithin

[wilstudies]

mental health tips

{day 12 of #wilstudiesfeb}

for bad days

get some sunlight

workout

have a warm drink

sink into your hygge

create something, the world needs more creators

call someone and vent

watch some vine compilations

take a luxurious bath (or shower if they’re more your thing)

wear something comfortable

colour in a colouring book

doodle

scroll through some positive reminders on tumblr or pinterest

important ~ daily

make sure you’ve eaten in the last 6 - 8 hours

make sure you’re hydrated

how long have you been sitting still for? have a stretch.

set alarms for any medication that needs to be taken. seriously, it only takes a matter of seconds, and it’s better to be safe than sorry.

small things to do if life is going smoothly

meditate for 10 minutes

call a loved one

cook a nice breakfast

moisturise

brush your hair

smell something nice whether it’s a candle, bodyspray or a plant.

drink some more water

improve your posture

research what you can do to help the world

change your sheets

make your bed

open your windows, let some fresh air in

kiss your body, caress your body. love yourself.

delete conversations between people you no longer talk to.

reminders

“you are allowed to be proud of the little things you achieve; like becoming better in a video game, baking really good pancakes or just getting out of bed today - not everything you do has to be world changing” - @gentle-reminder

“Don’t ever do something simply because someone else forces you into it. At times, people may try to make you do things that you may not want to do. However, you must respect yourself and only contribute to what you feel comfortable with doing.” - @thepowerwithin

“There will be other tests. Other assignments. Other jobs. But there might not be another chance to dance with your sister on her wedding day. You may never get another opportunity to sing along to all your favourite songs at a concert. There are no guarantees. So, forget the test. Miss the assignment. Skip the work day. Life isn’t made by those things. It’s made by living. By experiencing and enjoying every thing we can while we’re still here.” - @ifthenightcouldtalk

“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” - @psychofactz

I have so so so many more tips that I’d love to share, so perhaps I’ll make a part two next month aimed at a different audience, who knows? In the meantime feel free to ask me for advice or send me a message if you ever need anything! I’ll leave you with a sweet little meditation gif below :3

Much love xx -wil

[thepowerwithin]

Those negative thoughts that you’re having right now?

Ditch them.

Those thoughts that you’re not good enough, smart enough, or talented enough?

Let go of them.

You only deserve to reside in thoughts of beauty and empowerment. Don’t allow for toxic ones to hold you back.

[lightpositivity]

Sometimes you don’t start your day until 2pm. Sometimes you have to put on a pair of jeans and a nice shirt instead of sweatpants in order to feel good about yourself. Sometimes it’s really fucking hard to get up and take a shower or brush your teeth. Sometimes it’s really fucking hard to take care of yourself and it’s okay. That is okay. Simple things aren’t always easy and simple things being hard doesn’t make you weak, you are doing the best you can and some days there are things you just can’t do and that’s okay. You are healing. You are trying. Do what you need to do to feel good.

[spaceydream-blog]

[cherrygumdropz]

Here is a list of reasons not to kill yourself. There are no guilt trips like ‘for your family’ etc. These are reasons you should stay alive because you will never experience them if you are not alive. 68 Reasons to not kill yourself: 1. new albums 2. your pets will miss you 3. starry nights 4. staying in bed when it’s cold 5. trying on stupid sunglasses 6. good coffee 7. shitty coffee 8. skinny dipping 9. watching a sunrise 10. watching a sunset 11. skyping at midnight 12. tree houses 13. rainbows 14. night swimming 15. walks in the rain 16. donuts 17. long drives to nowhere 18. hotel rooms 19. putting on new contacts 20. taking a bra off 21. warped tour 22. tumblr 23. reading a good book the first time 24. reading a good book the thirty second time 25. cuddling 26. putting your favorite outfit on 27. bubble baths 28. long showers 29. singing along to songs 30. singing badly 31. looking at art 32. going to the beach 33. telling someone you love them the first time 34. telling someone you love them the 100th time 35. kisses 36. going inside when it’s hot out 37. going inside when it’s cold out 38. Sitting on a rooftop 39. laughing 40. petting animals 41. good hair days 42. candles 43. tea 44. naps 45. good pens 46. being held 47. holding someone 48. seeing your favorite band 49. meeting your idol 50. good movies 51. stupid movies 52. watching your favorite show 53. buying that thing you always wanted 54. taking pictures 55. drawing 56. writing 57. bonfires 58. being nice to strangers 59 giving compliments 60. getting compliments 61. pizza 62. looking at clouds 63. new shoes 64. flowers 65. going to the zoo 66. lightning 67. falling in love 68. proving yourself and others wrong

[damaged-for-good]

i don’t like being at home, it’s pure hell

[missingmachine-blog]

“I beg of you When you look at your wrist With the urge to split it in two Please consider the stars. Those blueish viens that you so desperately want to open contain four iron atoms iron is only naturally occurring in the core of dying stars. The stars died for you, don’t let that be in vain.”

— stars (t.m) [space 3/?]

[spn-incorrect]

Cas: there are three ways to do this: the good way, the bad way, and the Dean way.

Sam: isn’t the Dean way the bad way?

Cas: yes, but it’s faster.

[deangetyourheadoutofyourgayass]

This moment hit me hard, and I didn’t understand why until now.

While Dean and Sam always call Cas family, we never see it more than what they’d do with a friend.

But here? Deans including Cas. Because they truly are family. He doesn’t include Mary, not Jack, not anybody. Him, Sam, Cas.

Here we see that Cas is really their family, and that’s what they think of him as. Family. Not just somebody that stumbled upon them like Mary did. Not somebody who was born along the way like Jack. Even though, Mary is, bloodwise, closer to family than Cas is. He doesn’t include her, because she may be blood, but she doesn’t pass Cas.

Take from that what you will, but holy crap that hit me in the feels.

[maddstarr-deactivated20210810]

Destiel

What people think Destiel shippers want;

Dean: *for the 400th time this episode*  I LOVE YOU *dramatically swoons into Cas arms*

‘Everyone suddenly becoming TV gay stereotypes or suddenly acting OOC’

Cas: Sam who?

Dean: Sam who?

Sex and making out all the time.

What we actually want;

Dean: You Do (x) and you’re sleeping on the couch!

Cas: I’m an angel Dean, I don’t sleep

Sam: You didn’t think that one through did you

Dean: Shut up.  YOU’LL STILL BE ON THE COUCH

Cas: It’ll be an escape from your snoring!

Dean: I DO NOT SNORE

~~~

Dean: Did you take my pillow?

Cas: …. no.

Dean: huh *walks off*

Sam: You better give him back the pillow

Cas: I thought he wouldn’t notice

~~~

Sam: *to both of them* Oh no I have already learned my lesson about knocking before entering your room.  

~~~

Occasional kisses, like one sex scene if neccessary.  

-Sitting next to one another

-still acting as best friends

- Sam and Cas being the ultimate BROTP

- Cas teaming up with Sam to pull pranks on Dean when they’re having a disagreement, Dean roping Cas into pranking Sam, Dean and Cas pranking each other.  

-ACTUALLY TALKING TO ONE ANOTHER.  

-More references to pop culture Dean has introduced Cas to

- Dean spouting some lore knowledge because he just likes listening to Cas say it and Sam getting irritated that Dean doesn’t listen to him as much when he starts talking about lore. 

-when exiting a motel, Sam walks out a different room door to Cas and Dean but there’s otherwise very little mention of it.  

-Dean and Cas using more cover names that relate to bisexual musicians and pop culture figures - Dean already has an ID for Freddie Mercury seen in s1e1.  

-Cas staying in the bunker, if the writers don’t want Cas in the storyline for that episode, he’s in the bunker researching lore for the Big Bad of the season whilst Sam and Dean get some needed time off hunting something smaller, or training Jack or something that means he doesn’t constantly leave all the time.  

IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK