its autumn and im falling like a leaf

23/cw: 130 hw: 153 lw: 118// call me Rot, dey,dem,der pronouns// if ur under 18 and follow me im blocking you

[metamorphormortem]

Fatphobia is something you actively have to work to unlearn, just like any other bias. Listening to this podcast is a first step.

[heavyweightheart]

Research has shown that pleasure affects nutrient absorption. In a 1970s study of Swedish and Thai women, it was found that when the Thai women were eating their own (preferred) cuisine, they absorbed about 50% more iron from the meal than they did from eating the unfamiliar Swedish food. And the same was true in the reverse for the Swedish women. When both groups were split internally and one group given a paste made from the exact same meal and the other was given the meal itself, those eating the paste absorbed 70% less iron than those eating the food in its normal state.

Pleasure affects our metabolic pathways; it’s a facet of the complex gut-brain connection. If you’re eating foods you don’t like because you think it’s healthy, it’s not actually doing your body much good (it’s also unsustainable, we’re pleasure-seeking creatures). Eat food you enjoy, it’s a win-win.

[metamorphormortem]

Me watching a youtube video about unhealthy expectations for bodies while scrolling through ed tumblr just throwing everything at my poor brain

[edtwtbutnot]

1 like = 10 sit-ups

1 comment = 10 push-ups

1 share = 1 min of plank

[toothistired-deactivated2024092]

me after failing recovery

[hylialeia]

I can fix him [drill sound] [screaming] [chainsaw revving]

[jesterzdonteat]

....this is gonna sound weird but how long did/do yall plan to live to?

[lostmyboobs]

I've been wanting to die since I was 7 and I really tried to not make it past 18 but I'm turning 21 in 16 days 🥲 idk, I'll see what life brings. I can always die

[metamorphormortem]

brain: kill yourself! That'll show them

me: who's them?

brain: you know...them!

[gobsthegoblin]

self care for when you hit rock bottom

i fucking hate self care posts made by neurotypicals so here’s one from someone who Actually Gets It

-can’t shower or take a bath? me either. dry shampoo can make your hair look and feel cleaner, and baby wipes or makeup wipes work great to get the top layer of grime off your skin.

-can’t wash your sheets and make your bed? i feel you. push your blankets out of the way and shake the crumbs off your sheet. it will at least be a bit more comfortable.

-can’t even change out of your dirty pajamas? been there. hit yourself with some febreeze and a lint roller. if you can, brush your hair. if you can’t, hair ties and bobby pins are fantastic.

-can’t make anything to eat? same. if you can, there’s no shame in ordering food. in fact, it’s probably better you eat something rather than go hungry. if you can’t, try and find something that comes pre-made or takes minimal effort to make. at the very least, drink some water.

can’t respond to messages or reach out for help? yeah, i get that. set an alarm for a few hours from now and respond to any messages you need to once you’ve given yourself time to prepare. if they’re Important Messages that need Professional Responses, you can find fill-in-the-blank format rough drafts on google. as far as personal messages go, don’t feel bad for sending a mass “I’m sorry, I’m in a personal emergency right now. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” response to everyone.

-can’t even sleep because it’s so bad? asmr videos always knock me out, personally, but i also watch a lot of bob ross. just try to find something quiet and soothing to use as background noise and take your mind off it, or at least give you a more peaceful environment to think about it.

-can’t go for a walk/drive? try opening the blinds or curtains. you’re still exposing yourself to the outside world. baby steps. (i also play animal crossing or sims; it may be virtual but fuck it. i went on a walk.)

-can’t go into work/school? let people know. let your coworkers or classmates know it’s an emergency and you can’t make it. give yourself up to two days, but then you have to go back. ask to have your work emailed to you so you know what you missed.

-can’t brush your teeth and wash your face? makeup or baby wipes and gum or mouthwash. don’t let yourself physically rot bc you’re rotting emotionally.

-remember that you’ve been here before. if you survived then you can survive now. that’s what this is about- survival. you don’t have to be living your Best Life. right now, it’s more than enough that you’re alive.

[sweetdickheadass]

This is the only self car masterpost I’ve ever seen that is feasible for severe depressive episodes

[tooiconic]

Wwwwwoooowww needed this

[cokezerochaos]

- in addition to the sheets thing, lint rollers are super nice to get the crumbs and dirt off when you don’t have the energy to change your sheets

- if you can’t wash your hair try and keep it up out of your face to keep your skin from breaking out. Put it in a ponytail, headband, beanie, scarf, clip it up, ect.

- corn starch (or other baking starches like arrowroot or potato starch) or baby powder are cheap alternatives to dry shampoo. Both are super white and will likely stand out against dark hair but you can mix it with things like cinnamon or cocoa powder to combat that. It can build up on your scalp overtime tho so it’s not the best to use long term

- I keep a “bad day” box by my bed. Either bad mental days or bad POTS/pain flare ups. It had pedialyte, a couple water bottles, protein bars, crackers, face wipes/micellular water, mouthwash, deodorant, lint roller, plus other stuff. That way I don’t even have to leave my bed when things get bad ™

- if you have important responsibilities (ie. taking care of pets, children, loved ones) and there’s something you absolutely know you can’t get done *tell someone*. People are often more understanding than you think and it’s much better ask someone for help rather than completely avoid the task

[tfyouthinkiampt2]

uh heres sum easier for a few of them

cant shower or take a bath? run your head under the faucet n then blowdry. literally drown yourself in deodorant and cologne

cant wash your sheets an make your bed? fuck the sheets, just take em off. if you wanna lay on somethin other than a plain mattress, lay a blanket down. easier an less time consuming than a sheet

cant go for a walk or drive? just go outside an lay down. porch, driveway, yard. dont matter. walking is over rated. or open a window an vibe with the breeze

[iqcaffeine]

Remembering those pro ana bitches who would say "it takes 30 days to break a habit" to encourage you to starve like DID SIS JUST CALLED BASIC HUMAN NUTRITION A HABIT😭😭

[keicalss-deactivated20220417]

december has once again proven to be my least favorite month out of the whole year. in the most disrespectful way possible, fuck december.

[metamorphormortem]

All is not calm in the garden tonight.

[wingedbeings]

[halfdeadsmittendoll-deactivated]

i wish i understood that you were abusive

but i thought it was normal

and that i deserved it

[metamorphormortem]

I weighed in lower than I have in so long but it was on my mums shitty dial scale so I cant trust it

[greenxeclectic]

Tiny nushrooms grpwing out of a douglas fir pine cone in BC, Canada.

[tr33-g1rl]

weird asks that say a lot

in

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

7. earbuds or headphones?

8. movies or tv shows?

9. favorite smell in the summer?

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

12. name of your favorite playlist?

13. lanyard or key ring?

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?

16. most comfortable position to sit in?

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

18. ideal weather?

19. sleeping position?

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

21. obsession from childhood?

22. role model?

23. strange habits?

24. favorite crystal?

25. first song you remember hearing?

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?

28. five songs to describe you?

29. best way to bond with you?

30. places that you find sacred?

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

32. top five favorite vines?

33. most used phrase in your phone?

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

35. average time you fall asleep?

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

38. lemonade or tea?

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?

41. last person you texted?

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

44. favorite scent for soap?

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

47. favorite type of cheese?

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?

49. what saying or quote do you live by?

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

51. current stresses?

52. favorite font?

53. what is the current state of your hands?

54. what did you learn from your first job?

55. favorite fairy tale?

56. favorite tradition?

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

62. seven characters you relate to?

63. five songs that would play in your club?

64. favorite website from your childhood?

65. any permanent scars?

66. favorite flower(s)?

67. good luck charms?

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?

70. left or right handed?

71. least favorite pattern?

72. worst subject?

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

75. when did you lose your first tooth?

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

82. pc or console?

83. writing or drawing?

84. podcasts or talk radio?

84. barbie or polly pocket?

85. fairy tales or mythology?

86. cookies or cupcakes?

87. your greatest fear?

88. your greatest wish?

89. who would you put before everyone else?

90. luckiest mistake?

91. boxes or bags?

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

93. nicknames?

94. favorite season?

95. favorite app on your phone?

96. desktop background?

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

98. favorite historical era?

[cremedelabrulee]

ask away and don’t be shy. at all