I Can't Give Up On Me

Hello! My name is Pippin, I'm 31, agender (it/its pronouns preferred), the host of an OSDD-1b system, and this is my recovery blog. On this blog, there will be updates on my progress, as well as informational posts and positivity posts. The ask box is always open for anyone who needs someone to lend an ear, for any reason.

[dyemeabrightercolor]

Hello and welcome to my recovery blog. You can call me Pippin or Redacted.

I have run a recovery blog on and off, mostly off, since 2011, though this blog has existed for only some of that time. It is hard for me to remember this blog, but I am trying to get into the habit of checking at least twice a week.

I am in psychotherapy for complex trauma and medicated for various issues. I am many years into recovery from self harm, and have gone many years without relapse now. You will find information and reminders and positivity posts dedicated to a variety of issues, both those I personally deal with as well as those I have loved ones who deal with them. I will make an effort to include information for issues at request, as well.

The blog is on a queue that I will try to keep relatively full, currently it is set to post 6 times a day.

My inbox and DMs are always open if anyone needs them, but I cannot give any in depth mental health advice. I can offer suggestions that have worked for myself or others, but it is not to be taken as medical advice. Please specify what kind of support you are seeking if possible.

I try to keep a fairly consistent tagging system, but if anyone needs anything at all tagged, please let me know and I will begin tagging it, no questions asked aside from what tag would be best.

[thepeacefulgarden]

[serenityquest]

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[wholeheartedsuggestions]

forgive yourself for trusting the wrong people. forgive yourself for giving them your time and energy. you didn’t know then what you know now.

[thepeacefulgarden]

[dankmemeuniversity]

[titsay]

[indigo474]

[somethingtocallmine]

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[traumasurvivors]

Your trauma is valid if you thought it was normal.

[somethingtocallmine]

[ahealersblog]

Your ability to stay calm under pressure, isn't something you should be proud of. Sometimes, it's a sign of trauma.

Ask yourself these questions:

- Were there any situations in your childhood where you had to rely only on yourself?

- During your childhood, did you have any responsibilities that weren't yours? Like taking care of your siblings or else.

- Did your parents or adults criticize you for being slow or unable to do something?

- Have you had an unpredictable past? Like sudden changes, sudden mood swings on the part of a parent...etc.

If you answered yes to any of the questions, know that it is a sign of trauma. Having all that pressure forced you into a state of survival, which then translated into the "ability" to stay calm under difficult situations. And remember, it was never your fault.

I hope you heal.🌷🩷

[somethingtocallmine]

[chibird]

Hard work might not have instant results, but it does pay off! 🌱 Little gardening chibird’s efforts certainly did!

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