#hetacon

[voidsides]

I would say that you need sleep but I’m literally in the same time zone as you so I’d be a hypocrite. Eh, screw it. Void, you should get some sleep!

No u

[mallowbees]

I didn’t technically pass (You need to have 5 to be officially diagnosable) because one of the symptoms was being unable to finish assignments or work that you need to do. The only reason I said I didn’t have that symptom is because my anxiety keeps me from not doing it. If you have more than one mental illness, it’s a possibility that some symptoms might counter each other and cancel each other out! I wish you luck in figuring it out and if you need someone to talk to, my DMs are open! (2/2)

Oh!! And i don't think I do but then again I'm only just now looking into stuff so ahshshdh but good to keep in mind !! Also if you remember the name of the book you meantioned could you let me know so I can look over it for reference? :0 And thanks!! Hopefully I'll figure out if this may actually be a thing or something else aa

[sign-from-god-complex]

So I know you answered an ask talking about how to get yourself noticed and out there but do you have any tips on remembering that feedback doesn’t mean what you make is any less valid or good? I struggle with it and I honestly wish the problem would go away

honestly? I’m not entirely sure on that front. my RSD tends to kick in full force when I get, even like a not completely nice comment on my writing. 

it helped for me that I started a creative writing course with peer feedback (which helped me get used to it a bit) and also tss is arguably no longer my SpIn/hyperfixation and so I just care,,, less, in general. though, obviously, those aren’t tips so much as just,,, circumstances that affected things for me. 

I have no proof to back this up but like, I think the more you get feedback in situations where you’re expecting and asking for it, the more you become accustomed to it and the better you are at recognising if it’s helpful or just something to be discarded. but getting criticised will always suck, I think. 

I think it’s just something you need to keep reminding yourself and have your friends remind you, sort of like positive affirmations. eventually, it’s gotta stick, at least a little.

you have to keep telling yourself, this is a gift you are giving people. you don’t get paid to create fan content, it isn’t your job. getting criticism on a fanwork is like having someone snatch a free muffin off a tray you’re holding, take a bite and then complain that they don’t like the flavour. like, I’m sorry, but maybe this muffin isn’t for you. constructive criticism, unless requested, is like someone took a bite of that muffin you made and gave them for free and then they told you all the way you could have made a better muffin. like, okay, maybe they’re right but that doesn’t actually matter because it’s not a kind thing to do.

it hurts and it sucks not getting the reaction you want on your content when you put so much effort into it but I think all you can do is tell yourself that if you like it? your work is still good. great, in fact. there’s no easy trick I can think of to shake off criticism. you just have to love your content enough for everyone.

[voidsides]

This might be a bit silly but I just want to say again that I love and appreciate the things you do, you’re a pretty chill person

Thank you friend! 🖤🖤

[voidsides]

Hello, I have concluded that whenever I am feeling frustrated with myself, I shall message that I love Void because I can associate frustration with something happier. So I love you, you are a wonderful person and I hope to make some more art for you soon!

Well I love you as well, you’re doing a great job so keep it up 🖤🖤 and not to worry, I’ll be posting something new every day in honor of MerMay (or at least I’m gonna try jjdsksk)

[voidsides]

I just want you to know that I think you’re wonderful and I appreciate the effort you put into creating the things you do. I just love you so much and am not sure what to do with it

Bro

[mallowbees]

I know I’m incredibly late to the party but inattentive ADHD? Ohhhhhh man, I know that feeling, I didn’t even know inattentive was a thing when I was questioning if I even had ADHD! My therapist and I actually read through symptoms from that one book (I can’t remember the name) where it details symptoms of a bunch of different mental illnesses and gets updated every once in a while or so (1/2)

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[mallowbees]

Thank you for liking the picture I posted this morning, that’s all I have to say that’s worthwhile. I love you and your art, byeeee!

Aa <3!