nightmare in disguise

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See, that’s what the app is perfect for.

Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna
prettyonthe1nside
elibeeline

So you're telling me that neurotypical people DON'T feel the need to flap their hands, kick their legs, and start jumping/bouncing every time they feel very happy???

They DON'T find biting things, spinning in circles, and humming the same long whimpery note reassuring when they're stressed out???

They DON'T get blurred vision when they hear something very loud???

They DON'T have a motivation switch but instead have more like a node???

They DON'T feel physically sick at bad textures???

Damn yall they're really missing out

borderline-alive
fishy-and-nonfishy

things i realized in therapy:

i am allowed to be angry with people when they hurt me, even if they are sensitive and cant cope well with being told they did something wrong. their sensitivity does not mean i have to bottle up my feelings & their lack of coping skills does not make me expressing my anger abusive.

shocking, i know. truly shocking.

schizophrenwitch
kingtrashraccoon

(cw: psychosis and descriptions of psychosis)

right here’s a post about shit you can do in psychosis to help yourself

  • shadow people/government/etc watching you and you’re too scared to get naked? shower in a swimsuit or your underwear. you’ll get clean and not be as vulnerable
  • find a safe place. my safe place is my bed; no matter what’s out there, nothing can get me while i’m in my bed
  • find safe people. when i was having really bad night terrors i could only trust people who hadn’t been in my dreams. look for people like that.
  • things living in your mirrors? wash them with salt water. it won’t get rid of them but it’ll trap them in there and they can’t get out
  • find phrases or words that make you feel safe. i’m not christian but i used to recite the lord’s prayer when i was scared and i found it helpful
  • pinch yourself. if you can feel it, you’re in reality and not dreaming
  • find things that only happen in dreams. in dreams i can’t smoke because my cigarette always turns to ash, so if i can smoke my cigarette regularly i’m not dreaming.
  • get rid of all weapons. when you’re in psychosis it’s scary as hell and it’s not uncommon to have weapons to protect yourself. i would sleep with a knife or pair of scissors in my bed at one point. but it’s easy to accidentally hurt yourself or others, or be accused of being a danger, so it’s best to get rid of them or have someone trusted hold onto them.
  • avoid enablers. this is super hard to do but it’s not good to have people around you who encourage your symptoms. it often feels like those are the only people who understand you, but they’re not good for you.
  • avoid substances. things like alcohol, weed, and other substances will only make your symptoms worse and are extremely difficult to control. do NOT do acid. trust me on this this will fuck you up hardcore.
  • give yourself space. what’s happening now is scary and overwhelming and you have to be gentle with yourself. it’s ok if you can’t do what you normally did, it’s ok if you struggle at work or school, it’s ok if you struggle with taking care of yourself. this is so hard! and so many people don’t understand. you are okay where you are.

anyway those’re my tips so i hope this helps and it’d be swell if yall could reblog this thanks