Y’all ever notice that a lot of men think having any expectation for your partner’s behavior. Like you’ll call your boyfriend and be like, “Hey, so you told me you’d be home by 10:00 and it’s currently 10:30. Just wondering when you’re planning on being home.” And then his friends will think you’re controlling. Like no, I just ask that my boyfriend hold himself to his word or at least let me know when plans change. Sorry if that’s a problem for you.
Independence Day can be rough for Americans living with hypervigilance related issues. The loud noises can make your heart race and your head spin. It may even feel hard to breathe. You’re gonna have to be strong. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help.
Put in your earbuds. Listening to music will not only drown out the sound, it may also help you calm down. Music has been shown to help reduce anxiety and stress levels by up to 65 percent.
Use noise reduction headphones. If you want, you may even be able to see the fireworks! Just make sure you slip on a pair of noise reduction headphones. They can reduce the noise by more than 70 percent!
Spend the day with someone you love. Just being around someone we love can help steady our heart rates and calm our breathing. While it may still be rough, spending the time with a loved one is likely to make it a little less torturous.
Take a shower. It’s gonna be a long shower, but the noise of the water will drown out the fireworks.
Cuddle with a furry friend. Pets can be hugely therapeutic to people struggling with any sort of mental health issue, and even more so for those struggling with anxiety and ptsd. (Note: this may not work if your pet is just as panicked about fireworks as you are.)
But most importantly, especially for anyone struggling with any past trauma, remind yourself that you are safe. Do something that requires you to interact with your environment to help yourself stay in the here and now. It can be hard to stay in the present when faced with certain triggers, especially if you are alone.
Men will really say ACAB and then blame women for not going to the police when they’re assaulted.
Mood
So I’ve got severe palmar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the hands) and I’m considering going all the way to California to get a relatively new surgery done to help it. I’ve had lots of people tell me it’s stupid to get a surgery for sweaty hands, so let me explain this to you motherfuckers. My hands are literally so sweaty that if I wear gloves and then hold my hand straight up, water will fall out of it. I can hardly ever play my piano because it just turns into a slip and slide. I’ve had to buy elbow length gloves just so I can draw and write without getting the paper soaked. My hands are very difficult to use most of the time. So yeah. The point of this post is, don’t judge people’s medical conditions if you haven’t experienced them. Please and thank you.
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