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I don't think suicidal people get enough credit for not acting on their suicidal thoughts.
This post is for all of you who have survived the urge to end your life, either coming out the other side or still fighting to stay alive.
I noticed how when someone has a physical illness such as cancer, and they come out the other side or even remission, they are able to celebrate surviving. I think all of the survivors of being suicidal should too.
Congratulations, and keep on fighting.
They were never going to change. You did the right thing.
I have bipolar mood disorder and I get worried that I’m too reliant on my medication especially if the dosage goes up
Then I realized
NEUROTYPICAL PEOPLE ARE JUST AS RELIANT on the neurochemicals in my medication, it’s just that their bodies produce it and mine doesn’t, it’s not that I’m a bad person and idk this realization seems to have really helped me understand and not feel so bad about it?
Exactly!
#if you can’t make your own neurotransmitters storebought is fine
Don’t feel bad if you can’t quite love yourself yet. Self acceptance is a journey. Appreciate how far you’ve come and have faith in how far you will go. You are doing great at your own pace.
Dear whoever is reading this: I wish you a life full of warmth and happiness and love. I hope you’re okay. And if you aren’t now, you will be.
Reminder.
You are not someone else’s redemption arc. Not everyone deserves your forgiveness and no one is entitled to it.
The brain is an organ. Mental illnesses are illnesses of that organ. Brain scans show that there is a physical difference between a healthy brain and a sick brain. Telling someone “You’re not really sick. It’s all in your head.” is like telling someone with asthma “It’s not real, it’s all in your lungs.” The brain is an organ that can malfunction as much as any other organ.
PLEASE READ THIS OVER AND OVER AND OVER
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Honestly the best piece of advice I can give to younger girls trying to figure life out is to completely ignore men. I’m not being quirky or cute when I say that, I mean it seriously. Ignore men’s judgments of you, ignore their insincere compliments, ignore their half-assed romance. Focus on developing yourself. Practice your art, play sports, do theater, volunteer, spend time with your friends, but do not put substantial effort into pleasing men. They’ll be there for you to pursue when the time comes and if you want to. But nothing will waste your youth more than fighting for male acceptance.
My husband is doing an amazing thing you guys… He’s in the beginning stages of making an iPhone app for those who struggle with media triggers associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), or suspected PTSD (meaning, you haven’t been professionally diagnosed but you suspect you have it - we’re not trying to leave anyone out here). He has written about the app: “Trigger - PTSD Protection Trigger is an application designed to aid people afflicted with PTSD in their recovery. It primarily helps users avoid recreational media that can cause a psychological relapse. Specifically, those who are affected by violence, sexual abuse, or war. The user inputs what specifically affects them and the app will advise them on what movies or TV shows to avoid”. So far, he’s made a powerpoint presentation of what he wants to include, which starts (at this point anyway) with a summary of what a trigger is and what the symptoms of PTSD are, statistics associated with those who have this disorder, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, an outreach help source with contacts to The Suicide Prevention Hotline, Rape Abuse Incest National Hotline, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, and Veterans’ Crisis Hotline. The app will also play soothing music and/or natural sounds in the event that something triggers you as a means of distraction. Please boost the shit out of this, guys, and get the word out - this could be the start of something that could help many people. Any and all feedback/comments/suggestions are appreciated.
some cards I created for the beautiful @videogxrl for her birthday
im here for women who’ve survived trauma and come out of the other end furious and spitting blood and im here for women who’ve survived trauma and ended up softer and smaller and less brave and im here for women who refuse to deal with their trauma, who fuck and fight and run, and im here for women in the middle of dealing with their trauma who cry on the floor one day and feel invincible the next im here for any woman who’s experienced trauma. you’re not handling it wrongly. you’re doing your best
You define what self care means to you 💚
I want to make a thing for my friends as a sort of 'what to not do/what to try/what to look for' for when I'm having a meltdown and/or shutdown (prolly 2 separate docs) because they've expressed concern and wanting to help but I don't know what to put on it? Especially for my meltdowns, I don't even know what helps them? Do you have any advice or ideas? I'm asking around looking for suggestions, even just things to consider myself to figure it out.
Here are some suggestions (there will be suggestions that contradict others as different ones might work for different people so pick and choose whichever work for you, or maybe they’ll prompt some ideas of your own that are more applicable to your needs). It might also be helpful for your friends to be aware of any pre-meltdown or pre-shutdown signs as well so I’ve included a very general list. You can always sort them into the appropriate categories if you want to. I might struggle with:- being too hot/cold.- noisy environments.- sudden noises.- bright lights.- too much movement.- too much social interaction can be tiring.- unexpected events.Signs to look out for:- I may become irritable.- I may become withdrawn/quieter than usual.- I may stim more or less than usual, or differently [you could be specific about this, explainng the exact stims to look out for if any].- I may become (more) aversive to touch (than usual).- I may seem ‘sulky’ or ‘whiney’.- I may act more ‘childish’ (than usual).- I may become restless or more fidgety (than usual).- I may ‘huff’ and sigh a lot.- I may become uncooperative.- I may cover my ears/close my eyes.- I might become physically aggressive.- I might become verbally aggressive.- I might scream/shout/cry.- I might become nonverbal.- I might not be able to move independently.Don’t:- Panic, or get angry or upset.- Touch me.- Leave me by myself.- Talk too loudly.- Talk to me.- Ask open questions.- Stop me from stimming or stop my sensory seeking behaviours.- Prevent me from avoiding sensory stimulus.Do: - Keep me safe.- Talk to me.- Reassure me.- Explain where we are going (or what you are going to do).- Ask closed questions (questions requiring yes or no answers, or giving you options to choose from.- Gently guide me away from crowded or noisy areas.- Remind me to use/Give me my headphones/earplugs/sunglasses.- Remind me to use my/give me stim toys.- Help me to keep warm or to cool down.- (Ask if I would like you to) hold my hand tightly/hug me tightly.- Use AAC (use specifics: tell them what kind of communication you prefer and if you need them to find an app on your phone, tell them which one - you could even include the icon for it).If anyone has any other suggestions, feel free to reply so that tabtotheleft can look at those as well.Ben
Great list of how to example sensory issues.
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