#taking care of yourself

[creatingnikki]

notes from my therapist

when we explore what happened in your childhood, it is not to blame your parents or have a biased judgement of them. it is to understand how events impacted you and what your experience was. so you don’t have to feel guilty about talking about it or as if you are betraying your family. 

trauma can be of various types and it does not only have to be induced due to one major event. there can also be trauma from situations of acute stress over a prolonged period of time. 

choosing the wrong or right people does not mean they are good or bad. it means understanding what is healthy for you and what you want. it’s not putting them into boxes, it’s simply knowing what is healthy for you.

why do you wait for a green light from others? what is your green light? why do your decisions have to be based on what others want? what do you want?

being a friendly person and being an open book does not mean that you cannot have boundaries. 

you disappointing someone or them disappointing you does not have to be the end of the relationship. 

[jewbeloved]

I was wondering if I can request to the main 4 + Craig with an s/o who is sick or with a fracture and has to be cared for? (if no one has requested it yet)

sorry for my bad english btw!

Team Stan + Craig taking care of their sick s/o🤧🤒❤️🤢

Warnings: None

Gender: Neutral

💙 Stan Marsh 🌀

He's not really that good at taking care of sick people but he tries his best so bare with him please 😢

He is good at checking your temperature and making sure it's not too high.

He definitely asks his mom to make you some soup because the last time he tried to make it, the house almost burned down 😭😭���

Probably calls Kyle for advice since he has absolutely no clue what he is doing.

He probably snuggle up to you and give you cuddles even if he gets sick from you, he just wants you to be better alright :(

Kisses, cuddles, food, gifts, anything. Just name it and he will make sure to get it for you.💙💙💙💙

💚 Kyle Broflovski 🍏

He would probably do better then Stan tbh.

The only things he could probably make you are instant noodles, and chicken soup. Sorry but he's not a 5-star chef, if you want something else He's going to have to ask his mom to make it because he has no clue how to.

He would probably also wear a mask around you while he's giving you medicine or other things you need, he's not mocking you or anything he just doesn't want to get sick by you, he hates being sick.

So for your own amusement and fun you tried to cough on Kyle to piss him off and it worked, why you little...no more kisses or cuddles for the rest of the week!

Even though that 'no kisses or cuddles' punishment would probably only last for 5 mins because let's be honest, Kyle loves affection and he probably couldn't go a day without giving you kisses or cuddles.

And you also couldn't go a day without at least pissing off Kyle. 🤗😂💚💚💚💚

❤️ Eric Cartman 🧨

How many dollars you wanna bet that he would probably also be one of the causes of you being sick?

I'd say $40.

If you want food, he'll ask his mom to make it as well but he'll also probably snatch your plate away when you're taking a break from eating it tbh.

If you want medicine he might give you the one you hate the most, what? He's a dick to everyone and to you as well but not extreme like everyone else.

If you're upset or you're feeling your not getting any better. Cartman will then drop his foolish act and playing around and start to get serious about making you feel better. It's literal no fun when you're just in bed all day instead of tolerating his BS, giving him affection, and attention like you used to when you weren't sick.

Get better soon okay? No matter how much he wants to deny or hide it, he is secretly worried about you whenever you're sick.❤️❤️❤️❤️

🧡 Kenny Mccormick 🧀

He may be poor, but that doesn't mean he can't take care of his s/o like he did was his sister.

This mfer will gladly hold you in his arms while cuddling, he doesn't care if you accidentally get him sick >:(

When giving you medicine, he just god hopes that the one you need is cheap because or else he won't have enough money to buy it for you, so he'll have to pickpocket somebody.

This boy will do anything to help you get better, even If he has to die to do so. But he will stop being reckless if your blood pressure goes up from worrying too much about him.

Making food for you is going to be quite hard since his family is poor and they don't have that much groceries.

So he probably asks his friends on what he should do when you're hungry.

Cartman obviously gave him shitty advice, Kenny didn't know what to told until he saw you ordering some food from your (favorite food place) on the phone.

"I can't just lay down in bed and let you stress out yourself Ken, so I will also try my best to help myself get better!" 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡.

💙 Craig Tucker 🐹

Another great caring boyfriend.

You can't hide your sickness from him. Get onto your bed and relax on there, and let Craig do his magic he's going to get rid of that sickness of yours.

Medicine? He already has a full stock, just tell him the one you need to take. (How tf does he have a whole stock of medicine though O.O)

But similar to Kyle, he doesn't like being sick himself so he does keep his distance from you just a little so you don't accidentally sneeze or cough on him.

He's going to be taking your temperature every 2 hours while having an ice pack on your head if you say you're having a headache.

As long as your temperature is normal, his hard work of getting you better is paying off 🤗

It doesn't matter how many times you get sick, you can always count on Craig to help you get better. But he will be slightly annoyed at you getting sick on purpose though. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

Dreidel dreidel dreidel dreidel

[floralembarrassment]

Do Something (1/1) (jegulus)

Sometimes if Regulus couldn't do things perfectly, his entire body would be on edge, and he just couldn't do anything at all.

Well sometimes was now and Regulus was really struggling.

He was opening and closing his laptop. Watching different videos on how to prepare, but getting to out of his depth and shutting it off. He would stare at his work, unable to stop but impossible to start. Eventually he just laid down on the couch, giving up for the day.

But his anxiety was not giving up.

His heart was fluttering and his body was so tense it hurt. He couldn't relax, but his mind was berating him because he wasn't doing anything now so he should no longer be this heightened. Pushing himself to not feel useless he decided to take things into his own hands.

He went into the kitchen, pulled out one of the prepped meals for the crockpot from Effie. It wasn't anything difficult for him, just open and empty and set the pot to on, but that's what those meals were for and he could at least feel good about making sure James would come home to good meal and they both would eat.

Next he decided to go for a walk. He needed to get his blood pumping so his heart would calm down once he started to rest again. He pulled on his jacket and headphones, turning on a classical playlist. Lyrics weren't always a safe bet when his mood could be tipped either way. Then he walked outside.

He took the long way around the neighbourhood, letting his feet guide him, and trying not to think to hard about anything. Eventually he realized he had stumbled his way to his favourite cafe, and chose to pop in for a tea. They had a little sale on small cakes, so he picked up two for himself and James.

As he walked back home, he could feel himself calming. His brain happy with the music filling the space instead of hurtful thoughts. His body thankful for the movement and the fresh air in his lungs. His heart warmed by the feeling of accomplishment for being able to do something for someone he loves.

He got home and set their small table, trying to ride the joy he created for himself. And even though it would be a few hours still until James was home and dinner was ready, Regulus was excited. He picked up a book he had been slowly reading, allowing himself to just go slow if that's what he needed, remembering that sometimes, it's just about listening to what he needs and not stressing himself out.

[unwelcome-ozian]

[iibislintu]

i'm super proud of myself right now because i'm feeling a bit sore in the throat and [snap!] just like that, i texted my boss that i'm taking a day off.

i'm learning! i'm irreplaceable as myself but not at work! my health & wellbeing come first!

[also i'm being a responsible person for not going to work with a respiratory tract infection. i'm protecting others as well as myself.]

[junoito]

its crazy how easy things become once you start putting in effort and accepting that mistakes are okay

[staytunewithdanny]

Bugs takes care of Lola

[comfort-zone-magic-zone]

Things That Made Me Feel Good This Weekend:

1. Using a new face towel every day. My skin feels so much cleaner.

2. Singing during my workout. Fire playlist had me feeling strong and in a fun mood.

3. Talking to an old friend when it felt like the friendship was dying off.

4. Spending time in my own space. I cleaned it up and aired it out; it makes all the difference.

5. Leaving when I felt like it and not letting others pressure me into staying longer.

6. 8 hours of sleep

[echoesofadventure]

This is the first time I've felt like turning the camera towards me in a long time. Depression ya'll. I can't even.

Here's Greg! He and I have been working really hard to build our relationship and today he jumped to me! I joke that he's my emotional support lizard but since I took over the care for him, it's helped me take care of myself better.

I have started treating myself like my own pet. Making sure I get adequate nutrition and water, I get outside often, and my favorite enrichment activity - the elliptical (I call it my hamster wheel). At our core, we really are just animals, why this never clicked for me before I don't know.

[i-have-ink-for-blood]

there’s a beauty in pasta at midnight

in softly playing music and that feeling of loneliness

the smell of garlic and butter simmering on the stove

a glass of water by your bed and book in hand

[weewoobrainrot]

GUYS THIS SCENE OMFGGGG

eddie: i'm gonna do better

ramon: for christopher?

eddie: for me

[bilbopaggins]

[andtheirmoonlight]

I have a valuable piece of advice that I wanted to share. I learned it from a doctor I admire, and it's something that's helped me personally, more than once.

No matter where you go in life, always keep an eye out for Johnny the Tackling Alzheimer's Patient.

[hellothatonebooknerd]

[bigbigbellydyke]

Sitting on a little stool in the bookstore that I dont really fit on (seems sturdy tho) and people keep staring as they squeeze by and the stool creaks, and I like it. Im not blocking anyone but I am also really done making myself smaller for other people. I deserve to occupy space.

[umbrum77]

Me: ok if you take care of yourself you actually feel better. Its not about adulting or presenting better. But you actually feel feel better. You are able to do more of what you like. You will have more energy and you will be happier.

Also Me: eh

Me: oh good point my mistake.