Hopelessly Hopeful

I like nice people and warm sandwiches.

[runrunningrunner]

[station-deactivated20200712]

[cikero]

all of science fiction: human beings will resent A.I and robots and will never trust them

real human beings: I had to apologize to my roomba for stepping on him today I felt so bad he cleaned my whole house and I just stomped on him

[cydonian-mystery-deactivated201]

Scifi 2019: Elite police officers are trained to hunt down robots that are forbidden from returning to Earth. They call it “retirement” as a euphemism.

Real 2019: The entire internet mourns a beloved Mars rover that gave a haunting final message as its 15 year life came to an end.

[sansasmargaeryinactive-deactiva]

[turbo-gay]

I’ll just ¯\ _(ツ)_/¯ my way through life

[pvrrhadve]

yike, the greek goddess of passive distress and mild horror

[catchymemes]

Snowing at sea

[thecryptocreep]

Why do I never think about the possibility of snow on the ocean??? Now I see why, because it’s too ethereal

[ensomnic]

[i-am-a-fish]

you gotta start scrolling upwards now im sorry

[musictheoryaugmented]

the ego of the beholder

[mh-things]

Online Mental Health Resources

Anger & Irritability CBT & Self help for anger  Anger problems workbook  Anger management tips & techniques  Anger & aggression management  Anger & aggressive behaviour leaflet  Controlling anger guide Dealing with anger & impulsivity (PDF)

Anxiety   Overcoming health anxiety (9 modules with workbooks)  Improving self esteem (9 modules with workbooks)  Overcoming perfectionism (9 modules with workbooks)   Mastering general anxiety & worries (11 modules with workbooks) General self help strategies  Self help home toolkit   How to tolerate uncertainty  Applied tension technique (for those who faint at sight of blood/needles)  Self help for specific phobias  Youth anxiety self help  How to stop worrying  Flying phobia self help  General anxiety disorder self help (3 steps)  Anxiety workbook  CBT & Self help for general anxiety CBT & Self help for phobias  CBT & Self help for health anxiety  CBT & Self help for low self esteem  CBT & Self help for stress  Anxiety & panic leaflet  Phobias leaflet  Anxiety self help guide  Health anxiety self help guide Stress workbook Stress management course Hints to avoid harmful stress

Bipolar Disorder Coping with Bipolar Disorder (8 modules with workbooks) CBT & Self help for bipolar Bipolar support & self help Wellbeing plan for Bipolar disorder (PDF) Bipolar disorder mood chart (PDF)

Also see anger/irritability, depression, insomnia & impulsivity resources.

Borderline Personality Disorder Overcoming distress intolerance (4 modules with workbooks) Ten coping skills for BPD Coping with BPD BPD resource list

Also see CBT, DBT, self harm, anger/irritability, suicidal thoughts, impulsivity & depression resources.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 7 Step self help course  CBT Based self help  CBT Worksheets & Information sheets  Free self help worksheets

Concentration & Time management Put off procrastinating (7 modules with workbooks) Guide for goal setting  Concentration leaflet  Sitting exams leaflet  Procrastination leaflet

Depression & Low mood Coping with depression (9 modules with workbooks) The Journal depression help  CBT & Self help for depression  Depression leaflet  Depression & low mood self help guide  Depression workbook Dealing with depression tips Antidepressant skills workbook (PDF) Undoing depression: A self help site Worry & sadness course Depression mood chart (PDF) Exercise to beat depression Handout 1 | Handout 2 | Handout 3 | Handout 4 Thinking your way out of depression (CBT)

Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT)  DBT Self help (videos, worksheets, activities etc.) DBT Worksheets  Mindfulness Skills Workbook Coping & Relationship skills  Ways to manage distress right now  Letting go of emotional suffering  Mindfulness leaflet Appraising change (PDF) Honest communication (PDF) Goal setting Mindfulness in everyday life Quick relaxation techniques

Eating disorders & Body image Overcoming body dysmorphia (7 modules with workbooks) Overcoming disordered eating Part A | Part B (9 modules each part) CBT & Self help for anorexia  CBT & Self help for bulimia & binge eating  Eating disorders leaflet  Eating disorders self help guide Eating disorder coping skills Tips & strategies for overcoming eating disorders

Fatigue & Chronic pain CBT & Self help for chronic fatigue & pain Chronic pain workbook Restless legs syndrome self help Treating chronic fatigue & Fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue self help Fatigue fighter self help The pain toolkit (PDF) Chronic pain patient’s guide to pain free hours (PDF) Chronic pain survival handbook (PDF)

Impulsive thoughts & behaviours ADHD in adults: Managing impulsivity Managing impulsive behaviours 5 Tips for changing impulsive behaviours Impulse control strategies

Insomnia & Sleep difficulties Getting to sleep  Sleep hygiene  CBT & Self help for sleep issues  Insomnia leaflet  Sleeping problems self help guide Sleep problems workbook How to sleep better Can’t sleep?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder How to manage obsessions  Manage your OCD at home   What to do while obsessing  Stopping your compulsions  CBT & Self help for OCD  Obsessions & compulsions self help guide Obsessions & compulsions workbook

Panic Attacks  Coping with panic attacks (12 modules with workbooks)  Self help strategies for Panic Disorder  Panic attack self help programme  CBT & Self help for Panic Disorder  Panic self help guide Panic workbook

Psychosis CBT & Self help for psychosis  Hearing voices self help guide Schizophrenia treatment & recovery Self help measures for psychosis Guided self help for psychosis (PDF)

Social Anxiety  Coping with social anxiety (12 modules with workbooks)  Improving your social skills  Home management strategies for social anxiety  Improve your assertiveness (10 modules with workbooks) CBT & Self help for social anxiety  Shyness & social anxiety self help guide Shyness & social anxiety workbook Shyness/Social anxiety course

Self harm Self harm leaflet  Self harm self help guide Self harm alternatives & distractions Cutting & self harm help Self injury self help ideas Self harm coping plan (Link at bottom of page) Stopping self harm

Suicidal thoughts CBT & Self help for suicidal thoughts Dealing with suicidal thoughts & feelings Suicide: Read this first Making a safety plan (Link at bottom of page) Ways to help yourself when you’re feeling suicidal What can I do if I’m feeling suicidal? Self help for the suicidal workbook Suicide hotlines by country

Trauma & Abuse Self help for PTSD  CBT & Self help for PTSD  Post traumatic stress leaflet  Information for adults abused as children  Dealing with abuse guide  Post Traumatic stress self help guide Post traumatic stress workbook Safety & escaping domestic violence Help for abused men Coping with PTSD How to recover from disasters & traumatic events

Note: I haven’t created or extensively reviewed any of these resources, they’re just things I’ve found online that look like they’d be useful and to my best knowledge do not cost anything. These are self help resources intended to be used in addition to and not as a substitute for medical treatment- please contact a professional if you are feeling unsafe. :)

[veryfunnymemes]

[micdotcom]

Watch: Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa epically shuts down a condescending Trump adviser on the word “illegals”

[fundipp]

EAT HIM ALIVE

[wanhedaheda307]

That’s my girl

[holoska]

[nourishednaturally]

My Favorite Zero-Waste Swaps

Metal/Steel/Glass Straws!!!- As everyone knows, straws impact the environment in a very negative way, so why not make the change? Plus, they’re fairly cheap! 

Cloth Produce Bags- Why take one plastic bag just to wrap up a few veggies or fruits? Cloth Produce Bags are a one time investment, and are way more convenient than grabbing the plastic bag! 

Re-Usable Grocery Bags- These are not the cheapest things in the world, but you can get a pack of three off of Amazon.com for around $30, and again, it’s a one time investment, and one that is way more convenient than making the people at check-out put everything in multiple plastic bags.

Reusable “Ziplock” Bags- Perfect for freezing fruit in the freezer, putting certain things in the fridge, taking snacks to school, and for storing your other perishable items! Another plus to these- They’re cheap as hell most of the time!

Metal or Steel Water Bottles- Pretty much everyone has these in their cabinets. There is no reason for all the plastic bottle that are being thrown away everyday, when the Reusable Water Bottles will keep your drink cold/hot for hours at a time, where as plastic will keep your drink cold for a good 1-2 hours? Cut down on all the plastic making it’s way out into the landfills! 

BUYING THINGS IN BULK!!!- This has to be a favorite within the zero-waste community! When you buy things, such as almond butter, pasta sauce, or anything in a glass jar..keep the jar!! You can bring your jars to most health foods stores or most any grocery stores in general and you can buy your items in bulk! None of all that extra waste! Just what you plan on using!

Bento Boxes/ Non-Plastic Lunch Box- These are a one time investment also! There is absolutely no reason that you should be eating out of PLASTIC containers that you will eventually throw away, these are so much more easier to clean than plastic is, and it is much better for the environment.

Portable Silver Ware!- There is not a lot to say about this one. Ditch the plastic forks and spoons, instead, take these! 

Hope you enjoyed my Zero-Waste Master Post :) I personally love all of these items, they have made such a difference with my life and how conscious I am of how I consume. 

[cobaltdays-deactivated20210208]

fuck it *discovers my inner worth*

[shezze-blog1]

I’m upset because I want to change the world but the world is too big and people are too mean

[wufflesvetinari]

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” - Rabbi Tarfon

[mangozetango]

I needed to hear this

[antique-scarecrow]

not obligated to complete the work, not free to abandon it.