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Truth

As children with trauma get older, they may use self-harm, food, drugs, alcohol, or any other coping mechanism to maintain the disconnection from unhealed trauma. As therapists, we see these behaviors serving two functions for trauma survivors

As a dissociative mechanism or way to dissociate (for example, using alcohol or drugs to physically disconnect them from their thinking brain)

As a way to sustain behaviors that keep them dissociated (I’m not connected to my body, so I can cut without pain, or I’m not connected to my body, so I don’t notice that I’m full and don’t need more food to consume).

Ultimately, this coping strategy that was useful in childhood, in adulthood compromises the ability to trust, attach, socialize, and provide good self-care. These challenges follow trauma survivors throughout their life, if not attended to.

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Reminder for when he “saves” it. He was the one who wanted this, and now he gets to be the hero and win favour with young constituents. Don’t give him the credit for fixing his own problem.

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(Image ID:) a blue, green, and white graphic titled “Depersonalization versus Derealization: Exploring the differences in two dissociative symptoms” organized in two columns. The left hand column is titled “Depersonalization” with a stock icon of a head with a scribbled like for the brain. The right hand column is titled “Derealization” with a stock icon of a broken heart.

The statements in the “Depersonalization” column read: “I have trouble recognizing myself, including my reflection and aspects of my identity,” “I feel as though I don’t exist, like I’m invisible, or like someone besides me is controlling my body,” “I feel disconnected from thoughts, memories, and actions, and have a weak sense of identity,” and “I feel numb physically and emotionally when recalling my own past or painful events.”

The statements in the “Derealization” column read: “I have trouble recognizing my surroundings and environment,” “I feel as though the world around me doesn’t exist, including places and people I interact with daily,” “I feel disconnected from reality and struggle to determine what’s real and what isn’t,” and “I feel numb to the world around me, and daily life seems foggy, unreal, and fake.”

Below these columns is the word “sources:” with the following links:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/dissociative-disorders/

https://www.isst-d.org/public-resources-home/fact-sheet-iv-what-are-the-dissociative-disorders/

https://www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/

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This infographic was made by us, Halberd (@dreamlandsystem). Feel free to save and share as much as you’d like. Program used: Canva. Image credits: Pixabay. This infographic explores our personal experiences with DPDR, with additional sources for further reading.

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Low Calorie Recipes

i found my low cal recipe images!! so here i am reposting them for anyone who wants them since i don’t know if enough of you had it saved before i got t worded ❤️

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Not an invitation to cocoon yourself in a self-care bubble for four years, but a reminder to the 24/7 worriers that you can literally write "To Do on Monday: Worry about ________" on a post-it note and stop worrying about it for one day while you recharge.

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Despite an appeal, I have been permanently suspended from my Pinterest account. So just be fore warned, if you have thinspo, sh, or any other similar pins, they're now actively looking.

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I'm in Pinterest jail, and had to file an appeal. Apparently, some of my content "promotes" self harm behavior.

Has this happened to anyone else? If so, how long do they suspend the account for?

(I already filed an appeal)

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Quietly losing my mind over the fact that Elon Musk has straight up orchestrated a coup of our executive branch and like....I don't even know what, if any, system we have in place to fix this. Like... He's just taken control of the money and locked out the actual appointed officials. What the fuck.

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Small but very important acts of self-respect:

Say no to people. If you feel absolutely broken and someone wants you to be there for them, you have the right to heal yourself first. There is no shame in putting your own mental health first. And you are not a bad friend for refusing to build someone up, when you need to pick up your own pieces.

Be honest with yourself and others. Communication is key. By being honest to others, saying what is bothering you and discussing problems, you will feel a hundred per cent better due to the fact that you can express every emotion and do not need to bury them deep inside, which will create needless suffering. Communication is the greatest tool to set yourself free. You have a voice, please use it wisely.

Walk away from things and people that make you feel bad. Again, there is no shame in putting yourself first. Someone might be a nice person but if they make you feel bad about yourself, question your worth or if they do not appreciate you, then you need to stand up for yourself and leave. You deserve so much better than someone who takes you for granted, makes you feel small and feels the need to talk you down. “You should be with someone who makes you feel more you, not less you.” (Danielle Mansutti)

Do what makes your heart happy. Do not listen to other people’s opinions about your passion. If it fulfills you, do it. Do it as much as you can and as much as you want. You are allowed to express yourself freely and no one should ever have a say in that. You only have this life, my love, so make sure you spend it as the person you truly are.

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And this is why you should "Never Judge a Book by its Cover."

There’s one thing I always think of when I hear “how could you let it get so bad?” and similar phrases. It’s in the comments of every video of matted hair or a dirty kitchen.

I think the appropriate response is “what would have to happen to you for you to let it get that bad?” And when you think about that question, and the horrifying answers that come with it, you almost certainly have more sympathy for the person you were being judgemental to.

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“Can I not be hungry” I ask my eating disorder. “FUCK YOU” said my eating disorder who was actually the fuck you guy.

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If your condition stops you from doing something, then it is a disability. 

If your condition makes it difficult for you to complete a task, then it is a disability.

Dont let others tell you you “arent disabled enough” and invalidate your experience.