Underused Ways to Show a Character Is Neglecting Themself
Everyone writes “they looked tired.” But let's look closer.
Here are some quick ways to show a character is neglecting themselves (without saying "they were neglecting themselves"):
• They drink coffee instead of eating again
• They never ask for help
• They keep wearing the same jacket even when it’s too warm
• Their phone battery is always at 3%
• Spending a long time away from others
• They say “I’ll eat later” three times in the same day
• Withdrawing quietly when stressed rather than seeking help
• Their place runs out of small things (soap, clean cups, toothpaste)
• Always late or overdue on bills
• They sleep in strange places because the bed is buried under things
• Using alcohol or substances to cope
• Overworking or staying constantly busy to avoid thinking about personal needs
• They stop replacing things that break
• Being highly critical of themselves while being extremely compassionate toward others
• They forget what day it is, but remember every obligation
• Lack of concern about their own wellbeing (acting reckless/stupid)
• They open the fridge, stare, and close it again
• Their laundry slowly becomes “the chair”
• Saying "I'm fine" to everything.
• Being the “listener” or emotional support for everyone else, but rarely opening up themselves
• Someone asks if they’ve eaten and they have to actually think about it
Those are some quick tips. Reblog if you want more. Idk if people like these. <3
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