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why can anxiety cause psychical symptoms. why is it allowed to do that. i don't like that. no
I just got diagnosed with (evil) autism yall
I have the egocentric type apparently
GAD
GAD = Your Brain : So in general, fuck you.
REMEMBER
YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN'T OWN YOU,
YOU OWN YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS.
“Zara Kay, an Australian citizen and founder of Faithless Hijabi, was summoned to the Dar es-Salaam Oysterbay Police Station on 28 December 2020 and was held in police custody for 32 hours without an initial clear indication of charges.
“Zara is a well-known ex-Muslim and women’s rights activist. Faithless Hijabi, which she founded in 2018, supports women who have been ostracized or abused for leaving Islam. Whilst in police custody, Zara was asked about the work of her organization and why she left Islam.
“Zara was bailed on 29 December 2020 and told to return to the police station on 31 December. Her passport was also confiscated. This morning, at the police station, Zara was given permission to return on Tuesday 5 January 2021 with her lawyer. This is because stress caused by her initial police custody exacerbated Zara’s underlying health condition. Late last night, Zara had to go to the local hospital where doctors reiterated her diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.”
(see more in link)
PLEASE HELP ZARA
anxiety sux cuz why am i literally SHAKING at the thought of being late to my MINIMUM WAGE JOB that is a 45 minute bus ride away
A little comic explaining how I usually deal with my Anxiety and my depersonalization. Hope it helps you. I know it’s not perfectly made, but i tried my best to make it, making it was part of the fight against anxiety.
As a full grown adult I still don’t know how to ask for a new friend’s number without it being weird
There is a very specific and painful uncomfortable infuriating frustrating dreadful sad feeling of desire, when you care so much about something, and you just want to tell someone about it.
To take a character and make someone else care about them they way you do
To show someone how fascinating a topic is
To demonstrate how intricate a story is, how intertwined the world is
To bundle up the bright, overflowing bundle of care/excitement/intrigue and share it so someone else can experience it too
…
But sometimes, perhaps often, there is no one to tell.
No one you haven’t bothered recently. No one who has a similar interest. No one who will be willing to read the outpour. No one who would care. No one you haven’t already handed a new interest.
And that desire to share, give, offer, show, and tell someone sours. It melts into a charred mass of dread in your stomach that seeps into the subject itself, if only a little.
My brain briefly convinced me I saw smth (I saw incorrectly) and I have still not recovered the 10 yrs it stole from me 💀
Sound effects of a semiverbal and what I do them for:
For fun:
-hnarglebarg
-heedlyhoodly
-sneepsnop
-weyll flip my flapjacks!
-keskeh keskeh keskeseh
-binglebongledingledongleswingleswongle fo-fingle-fo-fongle
-kekekekekkekeekkekeke
Calling someones attention to something or to my presence:
-heehoo
-eh!
-hm!
-ezqueedly me
Expression of discomfort:
-mmmMMMM 😡
-*big sigh of chest hurts from anxiety*
-*narrating everything I’m doing with lots of “um” and “ok, uh,” etc*
-*musical fake laughter*
-I contain multitudes
-what’s your favorite day of the month?
Sounds of “I want something from you” usually accompanied by gestures:
-M!
-N!
-Eh!
-*name of person said dramatically*
Notes: I am not a child I just struggle with word finding and formulating my thoughts, especially when I’m struggling with my senses.
Most of the people I spend a significant amount of time with start using some of my stims and odd forms of communication. I often don’t need to do anything other than hum the correct intonation of a phrase to get my point across.
If you don’t know why I would say random things when stressed, its a combo of when I was figuring out (and making fun of) small talk combined with “I need something to leave my body and rn it’s gonna be words”
TW : rant/dump
I’m not fishing for anything, I just really needed to say this, and I’m not willing to put it on anyone I know. Please don’t read this if you’re unwell. I don’t want to add to anyone else’s struggle
I just needed to get off my chest,
This couple weeks have been… not good.
My grandma has been making sui/homi threats when she can’t get more pain meds, my grandpa is obsessed with conspiracy politics and won’t keep it to himself, my mom depends on me emotionally
My shelf came off the wall and broke my file box and shattered a glass frame all over the floor
I spilled soda so incredibly that it got on my carpet, walls, floor, the bottom of my bed (?), my printer, my extension cord, my yarn basket, and so many other places I keep finding
I ruined an entire load of clothes with chapstick, it will not come out, and my mom tossed them
My air purifier itself has started smelling like mold despite upkeep
My windowsill is covered in mold and my plaster is cake and even my carpenter uncle can’t figure out my Schrödinger studs
Because of all these things I’ve been having to fix or account for on top of my medical bills and car bills and insurance bills I can’t even quite make it paycheck to paycheck
I don’t have the time or money to take care of procedures I’m supposed to have done already
My doctor says I’m in the chronic pain of someone twice my age and that my job isn’t going to work for me in the long term and my job is trying to shove me out but I can’t find another job that won’t kill my mental health, physical health, or support me financially
Im just stuck,
I’m stuck.
Sometimes u need a weighted blanket to flatten the emotions into a thin little pancake so they don’t condense into something unmanageable
Time Management Strategies for a Busy Lifestyle
As someone with general anxiety, the worst feeling for me is being unprepared. It’s a sure way to send my stress through the roof. Over time, I’ve found that the best way to calm my anxiety is by facing my fears head-on and breaking them down into manageable steps. Planning and organizing everything I can has been a lifesaver.
In fact, I’ve created several documents and simple systems that help me stay on top of life’s chaos. Whether it’s throwing a party, hosting a garage sale, or meal prepping for the week, having a plan makes all the difference.
Here are a few strategies and tools I’ve developed:
Party & Event Planning
Back in high school, I learned a lot from Public Speaking class about organizing events. Since then, I’ve fine-tuned my approach to planning parties or gatherings. I break everything down into clear steps—like creating a guest list, planning food and drinks, and setting up a timeline for tasks. It’s all about avoiding last-minute scrambling.
Document Link
A Simple Garage Sale Model
I created an easy and effective pricing system for garage sales that takes the guesswork out of it:
Small items = $1
Large items = $5
Not only does this model make shopping easier for customers, but it also prevents sneaky tactics like switching price stickers. Plus, with today’s rising costs, being "cheaper than Dollar Tree" makes it a hit!
Doc Link 1 Doc Link 2
Meal Prepping Made Easy
Finding time to cook or shop during a busy week can be overwhelming, but meal prepping has been a game-changer for me. I created a simple meal prep document to streamline the process:
Plan meals for the week – Stick to a few versatile ingredients that can be used in multiple dishes.
Order groceries online for pickup – Saves so much time compared to wandering the aisles.
Prep in advance – Chop veggies, cook proteins, and portion meals into containers.
Having meals ready to go reduces stress, saves time, and makes it so much easier to stick to healthy eating habits.
Doc Link
Try My Tools!
I’ve shared my documents for party planning, garage sales, and meal prepping in the links. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a busy schedule or just need some extra guidance, feel free to use them.
If you’re struggling to figure out how to tackle something in your life, don’t hesitate to send me a message. Whether it’s organizing, planning, or breaking down a challenge into steps, I’ll do my best to create a plan or document to help you out. Let’s tackle it together!