I’m about to save you thousands of dollars in therapy by teaching you what I learned paying thousands of dollars for therapy:
It may sound woo woo but it’s an important skill capitalism and hyper individualism have robbed us of as human beings.
Learn to process your emotions. It will improve your mental health and quality of life. Emotions serve a biological purpose, they aren’t just things that happen for no reason.
1. Pause and notice you’re having a big feeling or reaching for a distraction to maybe avoid a feeling. Notice what triggered the feeling or need for a distraction without judgement. Just note that it’s there. Don’t label it as good or bad.
2. Find it in your body. Where do you feel it? Your chest? Your head? Your stomach? Does it feel like a weight everywhere? Does it feel like you’re vibrating? Does it feel like you’re numb all over?
3. Name the feeling. Look up an emotion chart if you need to. Find the feeling that resonates the most with what you’re feeling. Is it disappointment? Heartbreak? Anxiety? Anger? Humiliation?
4. Validate the feeling. Sometimes feelings misfire or are disproportionately big, but they’re still valid. You don’t have to justify what you’re feeling, it’s just valid. Tell yourself “yeah it makes sense that you feel that right now.” Or something as simple as “I hear you.” For example: If I get really big feelings of humiliation when I lose at a game of chess, the feeling may not be necessary, but it is valid and makes sense if I grew up with parents who berated me every time I did something wrong. So I could say “Yeah I understand why we are feeling that way given how we were treated growing up. That’s valid.”
5. Do something with your body that’s not a mental distraction from the feeling. Something where you can still think. Go on a walk. Do something with your hands like art or crochet or baking. Journal. Clean a room. Figure out what works best for you.
6. Repeat, it takes practice but is a skill you can learn :)
average male lady dimitrescu fan: hur dur she have big tiddy *has lady dimitrescu rule 34 art as lockscreen*
The Sapphics™: *writes 12,485 word long character analysis that attempts to examine the traits, characteristics and history of Lady Alcina Dimitrescu-- as well as speculative theory on both the direct and ambient trauma she may have endured living as a woman in the early to mid 1900s and how that could have shaped her into who she is today*
This is a callout post
**I am capable and resilient, even when faced with challenges.
I embrace my unique way of thinking and processing information.
My worth is not determined by productivity or external achievements.
I am deserving of understanding and support from myself and others.
I acknowledge my strengths and celebrate my accomplishments, big and small.
I am more than my ADHD; I am a complex and valuable individual.
I deserve self-compassion, especially during difficult moments.
I am constantly learning and growing, and that is a significant achievement.
My worth is inherent, and I do not need to prove it to anyone.
I am not defined by my challenges; I am defined by how I overcome them.
I choose to focus on what I can control and let go of what I cannot.
My self-worth is independent of external judgments or opinions.
I am worthy of taking breaks and practicing self-care without guilt.
I have the power to create positive change in my life.
My journey is unique, and I honor the progress I've made.
**I am deserving of love and acceptance just as I am.
My journey with ADHD is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
I release the need for perfection and embrace my authentic self.
I am not defined by my mistakes; I learn and move forward.
My worth is not determined by the pace at which I accomplish tasks.
I choose to focus on my strengths and use them to my advantage.
I am a valuable and important part of my community and relationships.
My creativity and unique perspective bring value to the world.
I am resilient, and I have the strength to overcome obstacles.
I am worthy of setting boundaries that prioritize my well-being.
AKA the designated drivers
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“The little dot we live on.” The Book of knowledge. v. 7. 1912.
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I’m gay, depressed and emotionally tired and would just love to cuddle with a tall ass vampire from a video game that I don’t even have…yet…
are you ok?
me, between tears: i just wanna make out
[jungkook x sour]