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neurotypicals: haha i always have to keep my stuff organized, im so OCD lol

me: *unable to stand directly on the bathroom floor until the toilet is entirely done flushing, trapped on the bath mat with wet hands because i can't reach my towel yet*

me: haha wild i can't see most of the floor in my room & can't find a damn thing, but if i step off the bath mat as the toilet finishes flushing i will die instantly, but yeah you are obsessive compulsive disorder

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EDUCATE YOURSELVES: chronic illness edition

this is important! chronically ill people get a lot of shit from healthy people and this could be avoided if everyone knew a little more about chronic illnesses in general so i’ve made a list of things healthy people (and newly chronically ill people) can read in order to know more about chronic illness and how it affects our lives!

some general information and must-reads:

the spoon theory (aka: why we call ourselves “spoonies”)

a sudden illness - laura hillenbrand

young and disabled by rachel anne

harmful tropes in literature

13 things people with chronic illnesses want you to know

a blog by people with chronic conditions

brief explanations of some chronic illnesses:

chronic fatigue syndrome (ME)

crohn’s disease

fibromyalgia + AMPS

ehlers-danlos syndrome - hypermobility type

ehlers-danlos syndrome - all types

CRPS/RSD (complex regional pain syndrome

IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)

dysautonomia

rheumatoid arthritis

lupus

autoimmune diseases

hashimoto’s disease

addison’s disease

endometriosis

depression (most people with chronic illnesses develop depression)

anxiety

bipolar disorder

and i’m running out of spoons but there are many, many more so spoonies, feel free to reblog add some if you want!

things to keep in mind:

although it says in many descriptions that most people who are diagnosed are over a certain age, anyone at any age can develop a chronic illness, and many are teenagers or even children. don’t tell a chronically ill person that we are “too young to be this sick” because it’s an ignorant thing to say and it’s harmful to us.

many chronic illnesses are invisible illnesses, which means that you cannot tell that a person is sick just by looking at them. never say to a chronically ill person that we “don’t look sick” because it is harmful and annoying, even if you mean well.

some spoonies need to use wheelchairs, canes, or other forms of assistance/ accommodations, so please never express doubt that a person might need this assistance. it’s impolite and insensitive. just because someone looks perfectly fine doesn’t mean that they don’t have a chronic illness that requires the use of a wheelchair or other assistance.

many chronic illnesses aren’t terminal but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t a real problem. chronic illnesses are robbing us of their normal lives and we are living in pain because there is so much that doctors still don’t know about chronic illnesses. many spoonies have had doctors look us in the eyes and say “i don’t know how to help you” because there is so much research that needs to be done and there isn’t enough funding! so donate to organizations and hospitals who are raising money for research!

thank you for reading this! please reblog and spread awareness! thank you!

willblogforspoons

Why do healthy people expect everyone to forgive their bad mood when they’re sick but expect chronically ill folks to be positive at all times?

shobe-sandwitch

idk who needs to hear this, but your wants are not outrageous. you want love? you want attention? you want peace? you want comfort? you deserve it. you're not asking for too much.

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mentally ill person: *doesn't perform activity due to mental illness*

neurotypical: you're actually using this as an excuse to not do what you have to do. get over your laziness already

mentally ill person: *perfoms activity while making a huge effort overcoming mental illness in order to do so*

neurotypical: see? you're perfectly fine. there's nothing wrong with you.

really gotta love the 4am panic attack, complete with me being on the brink of tears and the unrelenting urge to sh.

I should just do it, ya know? 'Cause I have no therapist, no psychiatrist and an almost non-existent support system (bless my fiancee, she's like the only one). Why should I fight? I'm tired and I want to give up on this. Every day hurts dude.

Every day hurts. I'm so scared to get better.

#ocd #actual ocd #actually mentally ill #actuallyneurodivergent #bro you dont even know #tw self destructive behavior #tw: self harm #chronic fatigue syndrome

ocdiscourse

trans people with ocd are strong and powerful and they deserve the world!!!!

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if someone tells you not to show or tell them something upsetting because they don't want awful images in their head, you need to respect that. do not tell them they're being dramatic or that they can handle it and just need to grow up. it is self preservation and forcing them to hear or see something they really don't want to witness can be really traumatic. respect boundaries. I don't know why this even has to be said.

toxictwiggie

Me: I'm healing!

Also me: haven't showered in days, wants to self harm, eats the bare minimum, can't do anything, can't find joy in anything, can't stop thinking about suicide.

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🌼Healing Tea Recipes🌿

🌼Headache tea

-½ tablespoon of mint leaves

-½ tablespoon of lavender

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

🌼Nausea tea (not acid reflux)

-fresh sliced ginger root or candied/minced ginger

-1 tablespoon of mint leaves

-1 tablespoon of lemon balm

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

🌼Immune Boost tea

-1 tablespoon (or 10-20) of elder berries

-½ tablespoon of calendula

-½ tablespoon of echinacea

-a squeeze of fresh orange juice

🌼Menstrual Relief tea

-½ tablespoon of raspberry leaf

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of hops

-ginger slices

🌼Acid Reflux tea

-½ tablespoon of fennel

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of licorice or 1 stick

🌼Anti-Anxiety/Insomnia tea

-½ tablespoon of lavender

-½ tablespoon of chamomile

-½ tablespoon of passionflower

-½ tablespoon of lemonbalm

🌼Cold & Flu / Allergy tea

-½ tablespoon of nettle

-½ tablespoon of peppermint

-½ tablespoon cinnamon bark or lavender

-1 teaspoon of lemon juice & raw local honey

-fresh ginger slices

*these do not replace medications and aren’t meant to treat an issue alone. If you think anything’s wrong please see a doctor. Please do research on interactions before you use herbs if you’re on medication.