#online help

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[janjelikoslair]

so i noiticed that many of my tumblr mutuals are struggling with self doubt and other problems with regards to thier drawing skills and abilities

therefore i decided to open a blog

@hi-im-alex-the-therapist

come with an ask to me it can be anything about drawings or feelings

so if you want an art tip like for example an explenation on how to draw hands come here

or if you currently have a mental struggle and want a solution on how to help with it ask away

i also alowed anonymous asking if you don't feel comfortable with sharing your mental problems with the public eye

this is mostly so

- you can have help without paying an actual therapist because you can't afford it (but i advise to eventually get one)

-you will be able to get help and solutions from not only me but the people that comment

-you have someone to talk to in the worst of needs

[katapotato55]

What do you guys do about harassment and overcoming fear online?

genuine question.

I am an artist. I want to make things and post them. I am scared to make things and post them because I don't want to be canceled over something I didn't even know was a real problem nor do I want people to target me. I don't mind judgement, the real fear is constant dog piling and harassment that stuff may bring. how do you guys cope? do you just ignore them? I am autistic and I barely understand how people work and what is entirely socially acceptable, so advice would be appreciated!

[having-gude-times]

internet addiction and coping with it

Hey all, probably the only post I'll ever make on here, since I'm just here to keep track of friends.

Anyways, something that I wanted to share was how I coped with my internet/electronics addiction. I'm putting this out into the void, I know, but maybe someone who has this too will find this? Also disclaimer, english isn't my first language, so some things may be worded weirdly. Sorry!

For the longest time, I've struggled a lot with being online. It was a coping mechanism, giving me a small respite from everything that plagued me in real life. It was fun, at first, finding all these different things and websites and making new friends and connecting! But as time went on, it became a second source of anxiety and depression that became both better and worse as I stayed online.

I'm not an expert in either science or medicine, but the internet (and to some extent, electronics in general. I'm talking phones, computers, consoles, TV, etc.) is addictive because of these constant dopamine rushes, and without those dopamine rushes, everything else seems bleak. Similiar to some drugs, I'd say, but far less physically dangerous ofc (though the mental is still harmed). News cycles and social media thrive on outrage and giving strong emotional reactions, which is definitely not good for the human psyche.

Like any other addiction (or at least, most), the best way is to just go cold turkey. It's what worked for me, and that's how I'm doing so much better mentally than just a few years ago. Deleted every account I had, uninstalled every game and app, even put my phone on simple mode so that I'd only have access to the bare necessities.

It was hard at first, but it got better within just a week already! Coping with this stop is the most important, and I'll just share my method down below. It doesn't work for everyone, you may need to adapt some things so that it fits your life, but some friends have told me they're overall good tips.

Delete every social media. the most obvious one, I know, but that first step is the most important.

Set yourself a daily timer (10 minutes for me) for essential online activities, like checking emails and the sort. Browser extensions are good for keeping track of that.

If you're a gamer, try only keeping the most essential games, though be wary because this can quickly turn into a gaming addiction!

Get a manual hobby. Doing things with your hands is important! Just like you would with children, spending time on doing things with your own hands helps recalibrate your brain and dopamine. Into edits and pinterest boards? Do collages, scrapbooking, journaling! Cut up magazines and journals, get some cute stickers (and while it's redundant, scour online for images) and get to cutting and having fun. Into writing? Write down things in a notebook! Embroidery, knitting and crocheting are good for keeping yourself focused. Pop on some music and relax. Learn how to cook or bake! Keeping your brain and hands busy are essential for getting rid of that addiction.

Join a social program or volunteer! In my town, I can either keep company to the elderly or help autistic children socialise at their own pace. Programs like these are essential for filling that connection aspect of social media that you've now cut off, and the elderly always have the most fascinating things to say.

Then, hopefully, you'll be happier. Maybe you'll be like me, and make just one single account to see what's going on. And maybe you'll be stronger, and ditch forever the internet. Even if you relapse, it's no use villainising yourself. Simply get back on track as soon as you can, because beating yourself down won't help you.

I only come online about once a month, so if you have any questions or dms for me, feel free to hit me up, but it'll take a while for me to get back to you!

If you have an internet addiction, hang in there. These steps seem drastic, but they're essential to stop yourself from staying in a painful loop.

[chocohedgie]

How on Earth can I claim this? It keeps giving me errors

[xjordyleighx]

Hi. I dont usually post personal things on here, but On Sunday 11/8/2020 my little cousin Nialla woke up around 8am to use the bathroom, noticing some mild pain in her back. She tried to get comfortable on the sofa but the pain intensified quickly moving to her ribs and making it hard to breathe. She laid down on the sofa trying to relieve the pain. She started yelling for her mom. Mom rushed downstairs to her and at this point she stated she could not move or feel her legs. Mom called 911. She started screaming from severe pain now shooting through her head. Ambulance gets there and tries to get her to move but she isn’t able to. Finally get her to hospital. After several hours they finally take her down for an MRI and they come back to tell us there is a Cyst on her spine causing it to be under severe pressure and she needs to be transferred to AI DuPont children's hospital right away. Transport team arrived in a few hours. We got to AI DuPont by 6:20pm Sunday. The neurologist reviewed the MRI’s that the hospital took and said it was not a cyst. She had bleeding on her spine from an abnormal blood vessel and hemangioma and she needs surgery immediately to stop the bleeding. At this point, her pain is being controlled pretty well with morphine. By around 8/8:30pm Sunday, she was taken into surgery where she was for almost the next 5 hours. 😥 The hardest thing they have ever been through in their life! Finally the Dr comes out and says her surgery went well! They were able to stop the bleeding and clear everything out. She is in now in PICU with an incision on her back about 6-8 inches long. And we have a long road of recovery ahead of us.. recently the drs also found a clot in her lungs and had to take her out if recovery. Her mom (my aunt) is a single mother with 3 kids who cannot currently work. This go find me was set up in hopes that we can help her out in some way. If you cannot donate please please please reblog this.

Nialla's Journey, organized by Ashley Benson

Hey Everyone. I’m making this account for my bestie and my GodDaughter. On Sunday 11/8 my Goddaughter … Ashley Benson needs your support fo

Thank you 💜

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