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Whumpees deliriously feeling too cold when they’re feverish or too hot when they’re hypothermic.

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“Oh, you’re back! I missed you.”

Said by Caretaker after Whumpee becomes lucid again after their long delirium.

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Imagine Caretaker feeding Whumpee some sort of nutrient-dense liquid through a syringe like a newborn kitten.

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A whumpee apologizing profusely for stealing food.

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A caretaker saying “it’s alright, you’re gonna be okay” to reassure the not just whumpee, but also themselves because they don’t fully believe their own words.

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Bro, imagine someone giving you a blanket

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Hello, everyone!

I’m just going to throw some mental health resources out there:

For Americans, there’s the $u!c!de and Crisis Lifeline: 988

The Kid’s Help Phone is a Canadian helpline available for people around the world:

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They write really good whump fics. 10/10, highly recommend.

Hi! Some of you may know me, most of you won't - but at the moment I am very much a struggling writer who cannot work because of disabilities. I have just joined fiverr to earn money in order to pay rent and bills. Any pieces you want written - as ABBA once said, take a chance on me!

I will write almost anything - please check the guidelines. I have a list of fandoms I'm familiar with, but I'm open to a bit of research. I also have a set of original characters that I am more than willing to use.

Every little helps. You would be saving my life (and helping me feed my adorable feline ESA! She deserves all the chicken).

Much love,

Parsnip

(P.S. I promise I got the skillz. I have a degree and everything. You won’t be disappointed.)

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The sickening smell of burnt flesh after cauterizing a wound. That’s all.

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“Nurse them back to health” is such an underrated phrase. It implies that the whumpee was found on the brink of death and cared for like a wounded stray kitten.

It also implies care beyond the illness/injury itself. Not only is the whumpee’s life saved, but they are rehabilitated physically and mentally.

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List of symptoms

I hate having whump fantasies that involve some vague fever that doesn’t have consistent symptoms to make it feel real. Here’s a handy list to flesh out the nature of your whumpee’s illness.

Let’s go:

Dizziness/faintness

Congestion

Sneezing

Coughing

Headache

Muscle aches

Joint aches

Cramping

Exhaustion/lethargy

Shivering

Wheezing/trouble breathing

Sore throat (trouble speaking and swallowing)

Sweating (leads to dehydration)

Flushed and/or pale skin

Delirium (delusions, nightmares, lack of filter, inability to regulate emotions, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion)

Nausea/vomiting

Abdominal pain (burning, stabbing, soreness)

Chest pain (burning, stabbing, soreness, tightness)

Pain/pressure behind the eyes

Feeling too hot or too cold

Weakness

Blurred vision

Weight loss (loss of appetite)

Rapid heartbeat

Abnormal breathing (rapid, shallow, panting)

Sensory sensitivity (light, sound, touch, smell, taste)

Tell me more……

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Well??? Go on…

Even $2 can help. You can also reblog! Let’s use our community to make a difference!

Big stupid ramble below the cut:

I’ve been informed that the Trevor Project has been doing some union busting, and that the Trans Lifeline might be a better place to donate.

The Human Rights Campaign has also been facing pretty big controversies, though I don’t know of any other charity that carries out the kinds of measures they do, as far as changing laws to be in favor of LGBTQ+ rights.

USE YOUR BRAIN, DO RESEARCH:

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When they’re too weak to process or form sentences, especially when communication is vital. Caretaker needs to know their symptoms and history, but Whumpee can’t parse, let alone answer what’s being said. Whumpee needs something, but they can’t form the words to request it. Maybe their voice is too thin or painful to be heard.

Also, when a Whumpee is too weak to regulate their emotions or have a filter. They’re miserable, physically and mentally, and crying only saps more of their hydration and energy. They feel guilty for being “too much”.

the weary feverish whumpee aesthetic™

I love it when a whumpee is so weak that they:

are bedridden, much to their discomfort. They long to leave the bed, but cannot because they are too weak, and their legs shake at the thought of taking even a single step.

can't keep their eyes open. Their eyelids flutter but due to tiredness and too much light, they always close again. However, the whumpee has learned to rely on other senses, and is able to recognize the caretaker's voice or touch among a thousand others.

have to always lie down. They try to sit up, perhaps to eat something, but after a few minutes their head starts spinning and their body starts screaming because of the effort. Much to their chagrin, they have to force themselves back down or else they will likely pass out.

are not hungry. Their body can't handle even plain broth, making them queasy and dizzy. So they continue to refuse food, their only source of livelihood, and this obviously worsens their condition.

are too sensitive to touch. Their skin that seems to boil with fever, the bedsheets that rub down their limbs like sandpaper, the hair that sticks to their sweaty forehead, even the simple touch of the caretaker, a touch that is supposed to comfort them. They start to hate all these little things.

Please, feel free to add more.

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Whump: food edition

Soup: the classic. Warm, healthy, flavorful, and comforting. A great way to soothe your whumpee’s sore throat, warm them from the inside, decongest their lungs or sinuses, or simply provide nutrition and comfort.

Broth: soup for whumpees who can’t handle any amount of solid food. Maybe they’re barely conscious, their throat is too raw, or they’re too nauseous to handle texture.

Oatmeal and okayu: same food, different grain. It can be made sweet, savory, or flavorless depending on what your whumpee finds more comforting (or can even stomach). Very filling, warm, and versatile.

The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apples, toast): literally designed for people suffering from extreme nausea.

Smoothies/shakes: the most versatile and efficient of them all. You can put anything in them. A great way to get calories into your whumpee when they need plenty of nutrients for healing wounds, recovering from starvation, or fighting off infections. Easy to drink. Cold smoothies won’t exacerbate a high fever.

Hot milk/hot chocolate: great for hypothermia recovery. Can also be used to comfort a whumpee after a traumatic experience or mental breakdown. It’s the food equivalent of a teddy bear.

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Hey, y’all.

Just wanted to know that, if you ever need someone to talk to for any reason, I’m always here. I can be your friend. You’re free to message me and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I’m not a professional, but I can listen.

If you want to talk with a trained professional, here’s the contact information for the Kid’s Help Phone. You can contact them regardless of the country you live in:

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868

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I’M LISTENING TO US CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TALKING ABOUT BANNING TRANS HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN.

PLEASE DONATE! ANYTHING HELPS!

Well??? Go on…

Even $2 can help. You can also reblog! Let’s use our community to make a difference!

Big stupid ramble below the cut:

I’ve been informed that the Trevor Project has been doing some union busting, and that the Trans Lifeline might be a better place to donate.

The Human Rights Campaign has also been facing pretty big controversies, though I don’t know of any other charity that carries out the kinds of measures they do, as far as changing laws to be in favor of LGBTQ+ rights.

USE YOUR BRAIN, DO RESEARCH: