Literal Sloth

Jimmy, he/him. I love music, my dogs, memes and making terrible jokes. DON'T BOTHER FOLLOWING ME IF YOU'RE TRANSPHOBIC, HOMOPHOBIC, RACIST, ETC. I'm an artist with ADHD - feel free to send a request for a drawing, but I might take a while to complete it! My art tag: #jimmy's draws

[strayboy-devil]

Headcanon: Alastor is a clingy drunk

Based off myself lol. 99% of the time i HATE being touched. Don't hug me, don't shake my hand, don't grab my shoulders or ANYTHING unless I initiate. And even then I'm usually only doing it because I feel the situation calls for it - friend is crying? I'm crap at comforting people, ok fine, snot all over my shirt while I rub ur back, if that'll make u feel better.

But after I've had a couple drinks? That deeply-buried touch-starved side is set loose. I will literally flop down into the nearest person's lap and beg them to cuddle me n play with my hair. I don't even have to know their fucking name, it's so embarrassing lol.

I am CONVINCED Alastor is the exact same. Alastor, who had been drinking in that flashback w Vox n looked more relaxed than we've literally ever seen him? Who tolerated Vox leaning right into his space and doing The Shoulder Thing 3x, with only a little annoyed static on the 3rd time? Who Mimzy said "turns into a kitten" after a couple fingers of rye?

He's totally an affectionate drunk n u cannot change my mind lol

[strayboy-devil]

This is what severe ADHD is like.

My ‘normal’ is everyone else’s ‘rock bottom’. My mental health has been so screwed up for so long that i consider it an achievement if i can fight off the executive dysfunction long enough have a proper shower. Things as ordinary as having a self-care routine or getting a job (im 15) are so far out of my reach right now that they may as well be impossible. 

Social interactions are mentally exhausting. I have to consciously remember all the common sense rules and ettiqutes that come naturally to most people so as not to come across as rude or annoying, i have to try so damn hard not to ramble and make a fool of myself, and i constantly second-guess myself as to whether im interpreting or hearing things correctly - because the sensory overloads when im around too many overlapping loud noises arent enough, apparently. I also have several common topics (like the kind of music im into or what im drawing, what tv-show i like) that i cant talk about without getting twitchy and anxious because RSD coupled with years of being called a freak, weirdo, loser, bogan, etc because of those things has made me expect mockery and rejection whenever i talk about my interests. 

I had a few more points actually but they were a bit to personal and not super relevant so im just gonna leave it here.

[strayboy-devil]

Long overdue update: 

I am now 16, have been officially diagnosed with ADHD-PI and have been on Ritalin for about 8 months now! My life has CHANGED, I can actually do things like a normal human again! I don’t have panic attacks and consider abandoning my dreams and dropping out of high school because of how far behind i am! I still don’t have a job because I’m Anxious but I’m back to getting nearly straight As and I haven’t missed handing in a project since I started my meds! 

[strayboy-devil]

Crap I accidentally pressed the reblog button before i was finished -_- But anyway yeah my life is actually Decent and Manageable again, going thru a bit of a depressive episode rn but a million times better than i was before, can’t imagine having to stop taking my meds. My life was a fucking trainwreck before and I straight up wanted to kill myself from the stress of trying to keep up with everyone’s expectations and my own high standards, but now here I am, happily vibing and back to achieving the same academic goals as when i was in primary school! 

Honestly, FUCK people who prevent their kids from taking medications. If the person who actually HAS ADHD doesn’t want to that’s absolutely fine and their personal decision, but preventing your child from accessing something that can change their entire life for the better in ways they previously couldn’t even fathom?? The dick move to end all other dick moves. Like, my brain doesn’t lag like a 1995 dial-up PC anymore! I didn’t even realise that it did until it i started my meds! If you have recently been diagnosed and arent sure whether you want to try medication, please give it a go! It’s an absolute game changer, and anyone who tells you that you have to handicap yourself to achieve some stupid, subjective standard of success is a fucking cunt (if you’ll pardon my Aussie) who doesn’t deserve to kiss the ground you walk on, let alone have a place in your life. 

[strayboy-devil]

This is what severe ADHD is like.

My ‘normal’ is everyone else’s ‘rock bottom’. My mental health has been so screwed up for so long that i consider it an achievement if i can fight off the executive dysfunction long enough have a proper shower. Things as ordinary as having a self-care routine or getting a job (im 15) are so far out of my reach right now that they may as well be impossible. 

Social interactions are mentally exhausting. I have to consciously remember all the common sense rules and ettiqutes that come naturally to most people so as not to come across as rude or annoying, i have to try so damn hard not to ramble and make a fool of myself, and i constantly second-guess myself as to whether im interpreting or hearing things correctly - because the sensory overloads when im around too many overlapping loud noises arent enough, apparently. I also have several common topics (like the kind of music im into or what im drawing, what tv-show i like) that i cant talk about without getting twitchy and anxious because RSD coupled with years of being called a freak, weirdo, loser, bogan, etc because of those things has made me expect mockery and rejection whenever i talk about my interests. 

I had a few more points actually but they were a bit to personal and not super relevant so im just gonna leave it here.

[strayboy-devil]

Long overdue update: 

I am now 16, have been officially diagnosed with ADHD-PI and have been on Ritalin for about 8 months now! My life has CHANGED, I can actually do things like a normal human again! I don’t have panic attacks and consider abandoning my dreams and dropping out of high school because of how far behind i am! I still don’t have a job because I’m Anxious but I’m back to getting nearly straight As and I haven’t missed handing in a project since I started my meds! 

[prideknights]

Today, November 20, is the Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.

We honor those who found the courage to be true to themselves in the face of transphobia.

Although I am not trans myself, day in and day out, your stories have given me the courage to live life to the fullest and not let adversity and homophobia be my downfall.

Those whose lives were taken shall never be forgotten for they are still among us. They are the very foundation of our community. We are not just a collection of random queer individuals. We have come together with a purpose. There is still a long way to go. We must look up to our trans brothers and sisters who were true to themselves despite being condemned, hated on, and taken away from us, and draw courage from them.

Violence and transphobia will never win. Community, truth, and acceptance shall prevail.

In your footsteps of truth and courage I shall follow. Now and always.

Thank you.

Rest in peace.

[cli-meme]

[myreticentvale-deactivated20231]

Keep the flame going for those we have lost to suicide. 

[maddisonkennedy-deactivated2017]

Couldn’t scroll

[thy-devil-princess-deactivated2]

I don’t give a fuck if this doesn’t suit your ‘theme’ have a heart and reblog.

[strayboy-devil]

I told my dog to sit and she went face down ass up instead 

like that’s not quite what i meant sweetie but A for effort

[caleblucas-blog]

Reblog to let your followers know you are a safe person to come out to.

[babyxdyke]

Reblog the shit out of this.

[maraudevrs]

Reblog !!

[write-on-world]

[the-epitome-of-adhd]

I have to write important information on my hands because I see them all the time and otherwise I will absolutely forget what it was I needed to know, and if I'm being honest the hand thing only works about 50% of the time.

[strayboy-devil]

Me too, and my entire life fell apart when i had to start wearing wrist braces that covered my hands lmao rip

[strayboy-devil]

Mental illness/disability solidarity!!

So a good friend of mine, Lily, has misophonia - extreme aversion to certain sounds, usually relating to the mouth. As part of my ADHD I’m hypersensitive to sounds in general, but especially loud and unexpected ones. 

In art class today we were doing clay work and myself and several others had a bit of a cold, and lots of people around us were wedging clay (basically smacking it into a hard surface repeatedly to compact it into a useable block) or using heat guns. So both of us were super on edge but being really considerate of eachother’s disabilities! Like, i was being super careful to not sniffle, and she would always tell be before she was going to make a loud noise. It was just very wholesome and we both greatly appreciated it.

Idek where i was going with this, i just wanted to share ‘cause it made me really happy at the time :) 

[grnfog]

I HAVE A QUERY ABOUT SENSORY OVERLOAD

If some a small child had only ever experienced sensory overload OR migraine. How do you know which it is? I think the solution for both is the same. And the "symptoms" seems to be the same or v similar too.

So I need some input from someone who can actually differentiate them please.

Reasoning: I'm wondering if what my mum called "migranes" when I was a kid may have been overloads instead as I dont have migraines as an adult (nor did I as a teen but I also didnt have this next part either) what I have instead is what I thought was an understanding of sensory overload.

[strayboy-devil]

I haven’t had a migraine in quite a while now, but since no one else has responded I’ll see if I can help!

First off, i think i need to clarify that i only ever get sensory overloads from sound, and that they nearly always presented as a panic attack without the irrational fear, if that makes sense. So for me, the easy test was, “can i walk around in a decently-lit environment without needing to wear uber-polarised sunglasses?” 

I’m assuming your symptoms overlapped a little more than mine - ie, visual and auditory stimulation could trigger/exacerbate both. It can be really hard to tell and honestly it varies so much it’s ridiculous, but the way i could tell was by judging how physically painful it was. 

Sensory overload = mental recoil (like how you tense and grimace when you hear nails on a chalkboard, but like, that x50), and for me, my symptoms were usually like a panic attack - racing heart, sweating, shortness of breath, shaking hands/tics like pulling at my hair. However, the most important distinction is that blocking out the bad sounds with better sounds you can control (like music) helps. 

Migraine = stimuli causes physical pain, rather than mental. Nausea, stiff/aching muscles (esp. in upper back/shoulders/neck), indescribable agony in head - esp. around temples/eye sockets - and of course, extreme noise and light sensitivity. Only thing that cures it is taking a bunch of strong painkillers and lying down in a dark, quiet room. 

Uh rereading this now it probably wont be that helpful but i spent like a good 15mins writing this so might as well post it lmao

[hgk477]

How to keep living

Put the gun down and clear it. It helps to take it a step further and disassemble it

Tear up the note, you won’t be needing it.

Clean yourself up and run a bath. Using Epsom salt and frankincense can help make it more special and help you relax.

Put on your favorite music or show and let it run. The sillier the better.

Call someone you trust and see if they can come over. Company is always good.

Put some hot food in you. You’ll think better on a full stomach.

Take a big deep breath, and take the day head-on.

Catch a good case of the fuck its. You are your own master, not anyone else.

Take your life by the arm and lead it where you want it to go. Kicking and screaming if you have to. Don’t let the forces that be bring you down. You are mighty. Make it known.

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[strong-with-the-sarcasm]

This. This needs to be read more.

[motherfrigginpsas]

LISTEN UP AGAIN KIDS STOP REBLOGGING THIS FUCKING GARBAGE POST. IT IS 100% FUCKING BULLSHIT AND CAN AND MOST DEFINITELY WILL LITERALLY KILL. DO YOU NOT SEE WARNING LABELS THAT SAY “DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING”? THEY AREN’T FUCKING AROUND. YOU CAN FUCKING BURN THEIR ESOPHAGUS BY CAUSING VOMITING, CAUSE CHOKING, DROWNING, OR MAKE IT WORSE! AGAIN DO NOT FORCE ANYTHING DOWN ANYONE’S THROAT. THEY. CAN. DROWN. IF SOMEONE IS LOSING CONCIOUSNESS ALL THE CHIT CHAT IN THE WORLD WILL NOT PREVENT IT AT THAT POINT THEY ARE IN SERIOUS DANGER. “Buuut i don’t wanna take them to the hospital!!!” WELL SUNSHINE GLAD YOU’D RATHER HAVE A DEAD FRIEND THAN A LIVING ONE BUT YOU’RE IN LUCK CALL FUCKING POISON CONTROL. THEY ARE NOT THE COPS. THEY WILL HELP YOU. AND IF THEY SAY GO TO THE FUCKING HOSPITAL YOU GO TO THE FUCKING HOSPITAL. NO EXCUSES. 0. NONE. I have seen this shit cross my dash SO MANY TIMES so PLEASE fucking reblog this and prevent some well meaning idiot from accidentally killing someone they love!

[feytaline-loves-deactivated2018]

For the love of god PLEASE REBLOG THIS

I see this stupid fucking post one a goddamn week and someone is going to literally fucking die from it

[abbessolute]

@oneshoeshort

[oneshoeshort-deactivated2021060]

IF YOU WONT LISTEN TO OP, LISTEN TO THE RETIRED PARAMEDIC WHO HAS SEEN PEOPLE DIE FROM THIS SHIT.

[sirro85-blog]

Poison control may advise diluting the toxin somehow like with water or milk, otherwise do not give them something to drink and take the empty pill bottle/ blister pack with you to the hospital.

[poinsciuri]

when u dont like ur art take a deep breath and remember u created it from nothing, like a god

[strayboy-devil]

^^Every piece of art you make is an act of Creation! Even if you think it’s crappy! Even if you don’t believe in God, (like me lol) this is still freaking amazing!

[loghainmactir]

old: no one cares about my work/ocs :(

new: i care. i care about my work and my ocs. i think my work and my ocs are wonderful and while it’s good to have validation, i am creating my content for me & to please myself first and foremost. if people connect with & enjoy my work that’s great, but i’m making it for me, and that’s what matters.

[thatawkwardtinyperson-deactivat]

You’re not cute as you think when you post sexual comments on your favs social media.

You’re not cute as you think when you call your favs daddy on their social media.

You’re not cute or as funny as you think you are tagging your favs in posts that are sexual, stalkerish, extremely personal or something you should probably talk to a professional about.

You’re not as cute as you think you are following your favs around or stalking them.

Your favs aren’t your SO. They don’t belong to you. They are allowed to date, see, fuck, style, how ever they want.

They aren’t your fucking doll and I don’t care how much of their shit you buy or see.

You’re not cute, funny, a dedicated fan.

You’re gross. Get out of your delusion box now.

[lalalovekc]

This doesn’t have a lot of notes because this is how most of y’all fan girls act and y’all don’t like people to call y’all weird asses out

[fluffycakesistainted]

[myregularsizesteven]

Wow I didn’t realize this needed to be brought back to my dash so soon. Anyway, here’s wonderwall.