#Heat Pride

[goldenjuniper]

i like to imagine that zagreus just sits and pouts in the styx whenever he gets frustrated after a close run (this is me projecting)

[ionomycin]

Mother of Pearl

[jobforhom-blog]

[metalheadsforblacklivesmatter]

Heat Intolerance

This disability pride month I'd like to talk about heat intolerance. Because honestly although it's not the first health issue that presented symptoms in my life. It was the first time I was like "I don't think my body works right".

And honestly given disability pride month is during one of the hottest months in the year. It seems fitting. Especially because there's a lot of disabilities and medications that cause it.

What is heat intolerance?

Simply speaking it's the inability for the body to regulate it's temperatures especially in hot settings to cool itself down.

Why is awareness important?

Because gaslighting people or worse not providing them a place to cool down just because you "feel fine" is extremely fucking dangerous.

What are the medicines that can cause heat intolerance?

Antihistamines (Allergy medications) . Decongestants (Sudafed or any medication that has the D at the end of it). Stimulants (ADHD medications. Steroids. Caffeine.) Beta-blockers (blood pressure medications). Overactive bladder treatment. Psychiatric medications (including but not limited to medications for depression and anxiety). Pain relievers. Antibiotics.

What medical conditions can cause heat intolerance?

EDS (Elhers-Danlos syndrome). Autism. ADHD. Migraines. Brain/spinal-cord injury. Sensory processing disorder. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Endocrin problems. POTS. Menopause. Hypothyroidism. Diabetes. Heart Disease. Multiple sclerosis. Mental health disorders.

What should I do if I suspect I have heat intolerance?

Reduce time outside during hot months. Keep your electrolytes up. Drink plenty of water. Stay out of the sun whenever possible if outside. Be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Clothes that are best worn for heat intolerance. Loose lightweight breathable fabrics. Natural fibers. Long sleeves that protect from sunburn as sunburns will increase your risk. Light clothes that reflect light. Wide brimmed hats that shade the face and neck.

Cool. So what are those symptoms I'm supposed you be looking for?

Headaches. Excessive fatigue. Mood changes. Muscle cramping or weakness. Nausea/ vomiting. Rapid heartbeat. Excessive sweating or not sweating at all.

When should I do to the doctor?

If you suspect you have heat intolerance you can go to your PCP to discuss what medications you may be on and what you can do about it. Otherwise, please go to the emergency room if you have symptoms of heat stroke.

This is good information and all but why are you making this post?

To raise awareness. Not just for the people that have it but weren't aware of what it was called. But for all of the idiots that tried to gaslight me when I was in school because I was like "I don't think this is normal. Every time we do our mile run outside I vomit all over the place but other kids aren't doing that."

Also because people always blame me for over heating if I wear long sleeves or pants. I always like to take notes from what people in the middle east wear because they literally live in the excessive heat and spend long hours in the excessive heat. Often in clothing that covers most of their body. They've gotta know what they're doing, right?

I have some type of xenophobic comment about why people from the middle east cover up

Shut the fuck up 😊

-fae

[ex0toxin]

happy pride from everyones favorite boy besties!! 🏳️‍🌈💜

[sleepy-mocha]

Heat stroke with the girls 🍊🍋

[insert-name-heres-things]

Happy Disability Pride Month!!!

Remember Folks:

- SELF CARE IS NUMBER ONE

- Use your spoons sparingly! Here’s some spoons to go: 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

- Clean your mobility aids! (Seriously dude when was the last time you wiped that shit down with an antibacterial?)

- Accommodate yourself, as others will follow.

- Make goals within your reach and abilities

- DO YOUR COPINGS SKILLS

- Remember to stay hydrated and take your meds!

- For my fellow heat sensitive homies, stay cool this summer! A cold rag draped behind your neck, airy clothing, a small portable hand fan, keeping ice packs ready, cold water and expecially cold electrolyte drinks, all do wonders!

- For my fellow autistic folks, don’t be afraid wear earmuffs, stim, use chew charms, whatever it is that helps you regulate. You don’t have to mask if it’s something that isn’t benefitting to your life.

- POTS havin mofos like me, salt the ever loving fuck out of your food. Try different foods with salt, such as fruits and vegetables! I’m currently eating a salty tomato. Drink lots of water, I’ve been aiding gateraid packets to my water and it’s made a HUGE difference, especially as someone who hates drinking water.

- Those with PTSD for whatever reason, I wish you safety and support as you learn to cope and hopefully heal.

- I don’t know exactly what to say to others with H-EDS, as I’m still understanding this disorder other then BE CAREFUL WITH YOURSELF THIS PRIDE MONTH. I swear to god we are the most accident prone mother fuckers lmfao-

- If your immune system is all fucky like mine, keep clean and be sanitary, communicate with others that if they’re sick you can’t be around them, and wear a mask if you feel like that’s the right option for you. In my hometown I’ve gotten yelled at more than once for wearing a mask post-covid, however you can’t let someone else’s ignorance result in your own suffering.

- Don’t forget to move around and stretch! A little movement can do a lot for your body.

- Check in with your disabled friends! Try and see if there’s any way you can help one another, see where both of your strengths and weaknesses lie, and swap some spoons!!

- Be aware of what triggers your disorders. Whether if it’s caffeine triggering bipolar episodes, the weather causing fibro flares, big changes causing meltdowns, overexerting your hypermobility, whatever it is, it matters. Listen to your body and mind.

- Don’t be afraid to call out that doctor who isn’t listening, dismissing your symptoms and medically gaslighting you.

- While it may not seem like a big difference for some, trust me when I say your appetite is so important! Remember if it comes down to it, that it’s better to eat something, ANYTHING, than nothing at all. 

- To that person who might be hesitant, ashamed or might be questioning wether or not they should use a mobility aid, if it’s the difference between you being stuck at home vs going out and living some life… USE THAT MOBILITY AID!!! Same goes for braces and any other tool that may help you live a better quality of life.

- Be accepting towards those with disabilities different then your own- remember this month isn’t a competition about who’s struggling the most, rather to understand that people of physical, psychological, sensory, neurodivergence, and even undiagnosed disabilities all share one thing in common.. WHICH IS BEING DISABLED!

- Doesn’t matter who you are, how young or old, black or white, thick or thin - the disabled minority is one you can end up becoming a part of at any time, and likely will if you live long enough. Disability doesn’t discriminate, so EVERYONE should be advocating for disabled people’s rights.

- And of course, have pride in being disabled. This shit is fucking hard, but if you’re reading this, you’re doing it. Just being here today and doing what you can handle or manage, is doing your best, and that’s enough. You don’t have to push yourselves to impossible lengths to be proud of yourself.

Here, have the disability pride flag:

[bluishfrog]

Happy middle of June

Drawn with the colors from the Heat Waves cover

[ftvs-cm45]

Livewire x Heat Wave Kiss in S2E7

Pride Month (2024)

[yomudkipo]

POV: Gunsmoke is experiencing a heat wave

[redysetdare]

Couldn't find flags for Rose repulsed and so i thought I'd make one.

Rose repulsed: Someone who is both romance and sex repulsed. You can be any aspec identity and use this flag as this flag includes anyone who is sex & romance repulsed no matter the orientation.

Reasoning and alt flag options under the cut.

Reasoning: Blue: blue is often the color used as a way to connect Aro and Ace identities when both are present. So blue felt fitting in this context as often times repulsion will show up with aro and ace identities.

White: The white was added to help the flag pop a but more but also because white is a commonly shared colored amongst all the aspec flags, as such it symbolizes the connection between aspec identities and their connection to rose repulsion.

Rose: The shortened version of Romance and Sex shortens to Rose (Ro = romance. Se = sex). Roses are also a reclaimed symbol by parts of the aspec community as red roses often signify passion and love. Make the rose blue and the meaning changes. Blue roses not only fit the color scheme of blue connecting aro and ace identities but it also has meanings such as Uniqueness, achieving the impossible, and Self Acceptance.

Thorns: Thorns are added to the circle outside the rose to mimic how roses use thorns to protect themselves. Thorns represent the feelings of repulsion, with the thorns repelling away romance and sex in this case.

Alt flags:

[t-u-i-t-c]

Toku Pride Month Challenge│Ships

Blood Stalk & Night Rogue

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Happy Pride month everyone B*) Allow me to reveal a little behind the scenes detail behind my Banner and Icon. Love was always winning <3

[giddlygoat]

drake forgets that LP has the capacity to intimidate and so does he

[roninkairi]

Ok so...

New episode of "My Adventures With Superman" airs tonight.

With that said, another preview video just came out and...

This is a SPOILER ALERT.

Seriously.

If you do not want to have a pretty huge part of the story revealed then stop right now.

No really. The next thing you are going you see are a series of screenshots, which make a certain couple completely canon. Last chance.

"You got scared. But love is NOT for cowards! Sometimes you gotta put it ALL on the line to be with the person you love...working together to rob the woman who kidnapped you!"

"Awww, BABE!"

(The wall explodes as Harley and Velma walk in, fists pumped)

Harley: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, MOTHERFUCKERS!

Velma: BOOYA!!

Livewire: (Looks at me) They picked this up from you, I figure.

Me: ...possibly.

Heatwave: I can't blame them.

[steelycunt]

ME WHEN IM JULIEN ALFRED OF SAINT LUCIA FASTEST QUALIFIER FOR THE OLYMPIC WOMEN'S 100M FINAL ON COURSE TO POSSIBLY WIN SAINT LUCIA'S FIRST OLYMPIC MEDAL EVER AND ALSO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ON THE WORLD.