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haikyuupaladin · 4 years

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Take a Moment to Find Yourself

Today (March 26th) is Epilepsy Awareness Day and I’m continuing my yearly tradition of a new epilepsy fic for a new fandom every year. I hope you guys enjoy this. This is an AU of Growing Pains where the physical effects of Steven’s gem powers malfunctioning manifest as seizures instead. Thanks to @fuckepilepsy and @cisneconcorbata for beta-ing this fic! And a disclaimer that this is not an accurate portrayal of the medical system, though I’m trying to be as accurate from the standpoint of tests required and symptoms as possible.

“-even! Steven! Are you okay?” Steven opened his eyes groggily to Connie’s face on the phone in front of him. He didn’t remember calling her. And when did he fall asleep? Why did his body feel so heavy?

“I’m fine,” Steven tried to reassure Connie, though even to his own ears the words seemed slightly muffled and wrong. “Why wouldn’t I be?”

“Steven,” Connie started, “I think you just had a seizure, has this ever happened before?”

“What?! No, that can’t be right, nothing like that has ever happened before, and besides, I think I would’ve noticed, wouldn’t I?” Steven asked. Even as he denied it, panic welled up inside him. His words were mostly a failed attempt to reassure himself at this point.

“Oh, Steven,” Connie sighed sympathetically. “It doesn’t always work like that. You lost consciousness, Steven, you probably wouldn’t remember.”

That would explain why he didn’t remember picking up the phone he supposed...“Oh,” Steven said, his voice small. “So… what do I do?” He was completely at a loss. Nothing like this had ever happened before. Sure, he’d been in all sorts of life threatening situations before, but in those situations there was always something he could do and someone responsible for it happening. This was entirely out of his realm of experience and that scared him more than anything.

“Well, if this is your first seizure, you should probably call your doctor,” Connie told him gently. “They’ll probably be able to give you a better idea of what to do.”

“I… I’ve never been to the doctor before,” Steven admitted, starting to panic even more. How long had this been going on for without him realizing? And what was he going to do? If the first step to figuring this out was seeing a doctor and he couldn’t even do that…

“It’s okay Steven,” Connie cut into his spiralling thoughts. “I’m going to call my mom, and then I’m going to come pick you up, okay? We’ll figure this out Steven, I promise.”

Steven sighed, relieved that Connie seemed to have things under control. “Okay, thanks Connie.”

“Of course Steven,” Connie replied. “I’ll be there as soon as I can, okay?”

“Okay,” Steven replied, as Connie hung up the phone.

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Time passed by in a blur, and the next thing Steven consciously remembered, he was sitting in Dr. Maheswaran’s office. “I’m going to be quite frank with you Steven, neurology is not my specialty,” she told him. “But we’re going to start with a standard checkup and then I’m going to call one of my colleagues in and we’ll go from there, does that sound good?”

Steven could only nod. He squeezed Connie’s hand to ground himself somewhat as Dr. Maheshwaran walked him through what they were going to be doing. The standard checkup part went by both too quickly and not fast enough. He just wanted this all to be over with.

“And this is my colleague Dr. Wickersheim,” Dr. Maheswaran told Steven as a man Steven hadn’t met before walked into the room. “He specializes in neurology, and he’s up to date on all the research I’ve done with the help of Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl, so you’re in good hands with him. I can stay and observe though if that makes you more comfortable.”

“Please,” Steven agreed to Dr. Maheswaran’s offer quietly. “It’s nice to meet you Dr. Wickersheim,” he said, turning to him.

“It’s good to meet you too Steven,” Dr.Wickersheim said, shaking his hand. “Though I suppose we both wish circumstances were a bit different.” Steven nodded. “Now, today, I’m going to send you for a few more tests if you’re up to that. We’re going to send you for a CT scan, an MRI and an EEG to start off with and we’ll work from there. Dr. Maheswaran told me that your X-Rays showed a crack in your skull so the MRI and CT scan will help us figure out if there’s any long term injuries to your brain or anything similar that we should be concerned about, and the EEG will help us figure out where the seizures are originating from, and maybe what triggers them as well.”

Steven nodded, though he still wasn’t fully processing what Dr. Wickersheim was saying, nor did he fully understand how these tests were going to work.

“We’re lucky that today is a slow day in the neurology department, so all of these tests can be done today,” Dr. Wickersheim explained. The CT scan and the MRI turned out to be somewhat claustrophobic for Steven, as he laid inside of two different tubes that scanned his brain for something, he still wasn’t entirely sure what if he was being honest though. The EEG was...weird. A bunch of wires were glued all over his head, and Dr. Wickersheim even glued some to his gem.

“Normally, we’d only be looking at your brain, but my understanding is that your gem plays a large role in your body’s functioning, so I want to make sure it’s not originating from there as well,” Dr. Wickersheim explained. They flashed lights in Steven’s face, made him blow on a pinwheel, and asked him to try to sleep. He managed to fall asleep surprisingly quickly, but he woke up with a start, nightmares had been keeping him up recently, so that was less of a surprise.

Dr. Wickersheim turned to him. “It looks like we have all the information we need. The earlier tests showed that you have some scar tissue in your brain, and the seizures seem to be originating from around that area from a neurological standpoint. But when we did the stress test, your gem started emitting signals that seem to trigger the more traditional neurological signals. I’m going to prescribe you a medication that should help, but what would also be a large help would be to remove as many sources of stress from your life as possible. Can you think of anything stressful that happened recently that may have been the trigger for today’s episode?”

Steven shook his head, but Connie spoke up hesitantly.

“Steven hasn’t been in the best place emotionally lately,” she said. “And, I don’t know if he remembers right now, but he tried to propose to me yesterday. I had to tell him not now, but it’s possible that could have caused it, right?”

Steven’s heart sank. He didn’t remember that. How could he not remember proposing to Connie?! How could he not remember Connie rejecting his proposal?! What was wrong with him that he couldn’t remember two hugely significant events that apparently happened yesterday?!

“Connie...I’m sorry,” Steven croaked out. “I’m sorry I made you come here with me after that, I didn’t know -”

“It’s okay Steven,” Connie interrupted him. “I want to be here for you. I wouldn’t be here still if I didn’t.”

“It’s unlikely that that alone was a trigger,” Dr. Wickersheim assured Connie. “Although it may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back so to speak. A lot of stress induced seizures are caused by long term stress building up, or intense physical stress all at once, though intense emotional distress all at once can’t be entirely ruled out I suppose, can you think of any stressors like that Steven?”

Steven felt the words spilling out of his mouth, detailing his entire childhood from the moment Cookie Cats were discontinued to the present. Dr. Maheswaran spoke up.

“Steven, you just described a long history of trauma. It’s possible that you have PTSD as well, which combined with your epilepsy diagnosis, it’s no wonder you’re having stress induced seizures. I’m going to call your father and all of us are going to work together to make sure you get the best care possible, okay?”

Steven nodded, exhausted and reeling from everything that had happened today. It was a lot to take in all at once. Connie placed a hand on his shoulder.

“It’s going to be okay,” she whispered, and wrapped him in a hug. Steven hugged her back and sobbed into her shoulder. This was going to be a long journey.

#actually epileptic #epilepsy #steven universe #steven universe future

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raeseddon · 4 years

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Why Being The Parent of a Disabled Child isn’t an Identity: A Discussion

( Trigger warning for mention of abusive relationships )

A note to all the parents of disabled or neurodivergent kids, from an Adult disabled child.

For the sake of you, your child, and your relationship with that child: Having a disabled child is not an identity.

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I know it can feel like it, because it's all media and society focuses on when they see you out and about with your child. Pretty much all protrayals of parents in media who find out they have a disabled child cease to be people-- they are henceforth Parents of a Child With [Insert Disability/Neurodivergence Here.] And it's deceptive because at first, finding supoprt communities of other parents with the same problems feels like Mana From Heaven. But please, watch how other parents in your support communities change as their children grow, especially when the disability/neurodivergence is managed to a point where the child can join "normal" society. If you see a parent panicking, or freaking out in a way that seems over the top, (especially when reports of how the kid is doing are positive) be careful. You might be watching the beginning spiral of a parent who no longer knows how to be anything but a caregiver. And that parent needs help.

Also, if you start to feel the urge to panic, or worry, or start inventing senarios were you are back to being a carer after your Adult disabled child leaves the proverbial roost, find someone, preferably a professional, to speak to. Because the alternative is that you become someone who infantilzes your Adult disabled child in order to hold on to a piece of your identity that--in a perfect world-- would never have rooted itself in you the way it has.

I should say something about my own experiences just so you don't think I'm talking out of my ass-- at six or eight months old my parents noticed I was only reaching for things with one arm. They took me to a neurologist who diagnosed me right-hemipsheratic cerebral palsy. As soon as I was old enough, I was in physical therapy. At five years old, I had my first ever seizure, at which point I was diagnosed with epilepsy, which has a high co-morbidity rate with CP. I came from a pretty traditional middle class (back when there really was a middle class) family where my father worked full time and my mom worked seasonally as a tax-preparer. My mom was the one who took up the bulk of the responsibility as carer, making sure I got to OT/PT, speech therapy, the works. I had no idea how much of her personal identity she put into her role as carer until the marriage disolved and her various issues lead to me spending more and more time with dad, intitially as a survival strategy (emotionally/mentally speaking) and then because I enjoyed his company, even if it meant getting to know him as a person at an age where most kids rely on dads for driving lessons and other... dad stuff. It wasn't always easy, but again, it was a survival strategy first and foremost.

It became apparent very quickly that not only did mom think I was "picking sides" but that she was furious with me because I didn't understand all of her (very real and unfortunatelt necessary) personal sacrifices so that I had the physical quality of life that I did. I was too young and hormonal at the time to realize that she A) should have never have had to make those sacrifices, and B) the blow they dealt to her personal identity would leave lasting and horrific scars on both of us.

Because when society looks at a parent of a child with disabilities, and a disabled child, they don't see two distinct people: they see a Walking Disability, and a Selfless Marytr, who willingly gave up every part of themselves to give that Walking Disability a "chance" at a "normal life."

I've known and talked to a ton of disabled adults and their parents over the years, and there are a few things that run like a universal thread throughout:

Just because a truly loving parent would choose a million times to give their entire life and identity up to care for the child, doesn't mean they want to, or should have to. If I could go back in time and provide my mother with a way to take some of the burden off of herself so that she could continue to grow along with me as a person, I would. Whether it would mean making it so that dad didn't have to work as much so that they could actually split the emotional and physical load, or some other way, I'd do it in a heartbeat. We, as a society need to stop looking at parents who are forced to subvert everything about themselves: their interests, their hobbies, their education, and their growth as a person, so that their disabled children have a fair shot, as aspirational. Parents are people, and they deserve the social support to continue being people, despite also having disabled children.

The inability of parents and carers to divorce themselves from their roles as carers damages the child's self esteem and overall ability to imagine a future of even limited independence. Speaking from both personal experience and having a disabled and neurodivergent friend group who have all admited to similar experiences. I was able to move away from living with my mom at nineteen, almost right after I graduated high school, to living with dad who was much more willing to encourage any form of independence he could. The encouragement wasn't always realistic in some ways, but when it worked, it worked, and I clung to that independence literally as long as a physically could.

If a marriage was rocky or straight up unhealthy before the birth of the disabled child 'staying together for the kid(s)' always makes things worse. There are the one in a few billion times when having the child actually forced the parents to work their shit out, but most of the time, it's a recipie for decades of misery and emotional (and physical) trauma for everyone involved. This is especially true if a degree of independence is acheived by the child that means they can live away from home. Once the child is gone, everything about the marriage/relationship that didn't work comes rushing back--and unfortunately, by then, the parents are so used to being miserable together, that being miserable apart is even more terrifying. As someone who came to realize as an adult that long before my parents divorced, the cracks were there and there were "near misses" it makes me wish they'd divorced when I was much younger. Of course, the reality is that parents who have disabled children are more likely to stay in unhappy at least or absusive at worst relationships because without shared income, caring for the disabled child would be impossible. It's a no-win situation.

Finally, circling back to my first point: Even when abuse isn't present and the marriage is healthy, the most well meaning parent may find themselves infantilizing their Adult child because once that child is gone, they will have lost a major pillar of their identity. There are times this comes close to feeling like a universal experience, it's so common. "Cutting the apron strings" can be scary even when both parents know its for the best, but the problems usually start with making harmless comments about how they'll "always be there" for the child, and if left unchecked the comments could become passive aggressive, and finally downright attempts to guilt the Adult child into staying.

This is why it's so, so important to observe your own behavior, as well as the behavior of other parents in support communities, and keep an eye on the ones who try to inject anxiety into the experiences and milestones that edge your Adult child towards the best degree of independence they can acheive. A lot of the time it'll lead with "Well aren't you worried that [insert bad experience here] will happen?" Which is why it's vital to be able to tell when an anxiety is your own or when it's someone elses. A good way to do this is to just have regular, open communication with your kid. Express your worries, talk them out, and allow your kid to make assurances, even if it's in the form of "I have a friend group/support network that I can go to before I will need to go back to you with a problem." Make it clear in the support communities that these communications are happening with your kid, and if people still try to drag you into worrying that whatever reassurances that have been given "won't be enough"... flag that person as someone who is probably having a problem with the idea of their kid acheiving independence. Every parent starts at a different place when it comes to the idea of a disabled or neurodivergent kid acheiving some form of independence, but there are ways to avoid almost all of the major issues that end up poisoning the relationships between parents and their adult disabled kids.

#disability #disability issues #tw:abuse

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isgum-regrowthpossible-blog · 4 years

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Is Gum Regrowth Possible?

Gingivitis is an usual as well as mild kind of gum disease (periodontal disease) that leads to irritation, inflammation as well as swelling (swelling) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the core of your teeth. It is actually essential to take gingivitis truly and address it immediately. Gingivitis can trigger so much more serious gum disease named periodontitis and tooth loss. Find out more about Gum Regrowth Treatment At Home

The absolute most popular source of gingivitis is poor oral health. Great oral health behaviors, including brushing a minimum of twice a day, dental flossing daily and also getting frequent dental appointments, can easily aid stop as well as reverse gingivitis.

Gum Regrowth At Home

Symptoms Healthy gums insist and ashen pink and also fitted firmly around the teeth. Signs and symptoms of gingivitis feature:

Swollen or swollen gums Dusky reddish or even dark red gums Gums that hemorrhage easily when you brush or even use floss Bad breath Receding gums Tender gums

When to see a dentist

If you discover any sort of symptoms of gingivitis, timetable a session along with your dentist. The faster you look for care, the much better your chances of turning around damages coming from gingivitis and avoiding its development to periodontitis.

Triggers

The best typical root cause of gingivitis is poor oral cleanliness that promotes cavity enducing plaque to form on teeth, inducing inflammation of the bordering gum cells. Here's how oral plaque buildup can easily lead to gingivitis:

Plaque base on your teeth. Oral plaque buildup is an unnoticeable, difficult film comprised generally of microorganisms that bases on your teeth when starches as well as glucoses in meals interact with micro-organisms commonly discovered in your mouth. Oral plaque buildup needs daily elimination considering that it re-forms rapidly.

Gum Regrowth Natural Treatment

Oral plaque buildup becomes tartar. Cavity enducing plaque that stays on your teeth can set under your gumline in to tartar (calculus), which accumulates microorganisms. Tartar creates plaque harder to remove, produces a defensive guard for bacteria and also leads to inflammation along the gumline. You need specialist dental cleansing to clear away tartar. Gingiva come to be inflamed (gingivitis). The longer that oral plaque buildup as well as tartar stay on your teeth, the additional they irritate the gingiva, the component of your gum around the base of your teeth, resulting in irritation. On time, your gums swell and hemorrhage effortlessly. Dental cavity (cavities) additionally may result. If not managed, gingivitis may advance to periodontitis as well as possible missing teeth.

Threat factors

Gingivitis prevails, as well as any person can create it. Variables that can easily boost your threat of gingivitis feature:

Poor oral treatment routines Smoking or even eating cigarette Older grow older Dry mouth Poor nourishment, featuring vitamin C shortage Dental renovations that don't go with adequately or even crooked teeth that are complicated to well-maintained Ailments that decrease immunity such as leukemia, HIV/AIDS or cancer cells treatment Certain medicines, such as phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) for epileptic seizures, as well as some calcium channel blockers, made use of for angina, high blood pressure as well as other ailments Hormone adjustments, such as those pertaining to maternity, menstruation or even use of contraceptive pill

Gum Regrowth Treatment

Genes Clinical disorders such as particular popular as well as fungus contaminations

Problems

Neglected gingivitis can proceed to gum disease that spreads to underlying cells and bone tissue (periodontitis), a far more serious ailment that can cause missing teeth.

Constant gingiva inflammation has actually been actually thought to be connected with some systemic health conditions like respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, movement and also rheumatoid joint inflammation. Some study recommends that the microorganisms behind periodontitis may enter your blood stream by means of gum cells, possibly affecting your center, bronchis and also various other aspect of your physical body. But a lot more research studies are actually needed to verify a web link.

Trough mouth, also called necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG), is a severe type of gingivitis that causes painful, contaminated, bleeding gums as well as ulcerations. Trough mouth is actually rare today in developed countries, though it is actually popular in creating countries that have inadequate nourishment as well as inadequate lifestyle ailments. Protection

Great oral care. That indicates brushing your teeth for 2 minutes a minimum of two times daily-- in the early morning as well as just before going to bed-- and dental flossing at the very least once a day.

Natural Gum Regrowth

Even better, brush after every dish or snack or as your dentist highly recommends. Flossing just before you brush enables you to cleanse away the loosened up food bits as well as germs. Routine dental gos to. Find your dentist or even dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, normally every six to 12 months. If you have risk variables that boost your possibility of establishing periodontitis-- such as possessing dry mouth, taking certain medications or even smoking cigarettes-- you might need to have qualified cleansing more often. Yearly dental X-rays can aid identify illness that are certainly not observed through a visual dental examination and screen for changes in your dental health. Health practices. Practices like well-balanced eating and dealing with blood sugar if you possess diabetes also are very important to maintain gum health.

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butterflyinthewell · 5 years

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Godzilla’s brain! (Headcanon infodump)

If you want to get technical about it, Godzilla has an ABI (acquired brain injury) caused by hypoxia.

In humans ABIs are brain injuries that happen after birth. A TBI(traumatic brain injury) is considered an ABI too, but not all ABIs are TBIs. If you hit your head and it damaged your brain, that’s a TBI, which is an ABI. If you didn’t breathe properly after you were born and it damaged your brain, that’s just an ABI. Cerebral palsy is an ABI. A blow to the head that causes bleeding in the brain is an ABI that’s also a TBI. See how it works?

For Godzilla, “birth” is a muddy subject. He hatched from an egg, so the rules are a tiny bit different. Godzilla (as a typical pre-mutation godzillasaur) formed normally in the yolk of his egg with the exception of the ventricular septal defect in his heart.

If you managed to get a drone into Godzilla’s body and passed it into his heart, you would find the septum stops about 2/3 of the way down. The hole looks almost like a nostril, and right smack in the middle are the two nerves of his heart’s conduction system-- much like the bundle of His in humans. The same genetic quirk gave him a quadricuspid aortic valve (he has 2 aortas and a foramen of panizza like a croc), but that doesn’t affect him at all, it just looks cool.

The VSD didn’t pose much problem in the beginning when he was just a little blob. Issues arose as body finished developing and the fine tuning began. He needed more and more oxygen, which his heart couldn’t supply properly, and both his cranial and spinal brains were damaged as a result.

The motor areas in his spinal brain took the hit first, which affected his legs and tail. Then it happened in his cranial brain, which affected his upper body. Someone “candling” his egg would’ve noticed he moved less and less as his muscles tightened up.

Certain areas in his cranial brain failed to mature and migrate properly. The areas responsible for cognition got hit the hardest by that, which would lead to him having an unnatural fear response cycle (not enough emotional area connections to his tiny amygdala-equivalent), trouble with perception / spacial awareness and difficulty processing information. The areas of his brain that didn’t form properly linked up in a new way, and that led to his unusual hyperthymestic memory. It literally looks like a bridge of neurons across the bottom of his brain and functions like a human hippocampus.

Guess what’s parked on top of that? His dinky bundle of amygdala-equivalent neurons. There’s only 1 bundle, whereas humans have 2. Those neurons aren’t connected with the rest of his brain, but they do connect to his brain stem, so they work a bit like 2 cords side by side that plug into the same wall outlet. The outlet is his brain stem. It’s why stimuli trigger physiological changes associated with fear, but not the emotion itself. So young Godzilla lacked the instinct to flee any danger, but felt his heart speed up, felt his breathing get faster and became more alert. Then he got angry because he was annoyed by the sudden bump of alertness.

Godzillasaurs don’t have a cerebral cortex as we know it. Still, their brains are arranged with bundles of neurons that function with similar complexity to more evolved animals. Maybe, if they had survived to evolve like the apes did, they might have come close to or matched humans in terms of intelligence.

Post-mutation, Godzilla’s cranial brain seems small and simple at a glance (It’s about the size of a classic Volkswagen van), but someone weighing it would be surprised by its mass. He developed a neocortex with shallow gyri and sulci that function similarly to human frontal, temporal, occipital and parietal lobes. It’s because of this that he’s capable of “higher thought” beyond what he could do as an unmutated godzillasaur, such as thinking about the future and being able to "question” things. (His equivalent of going “wait, is it a good idea to do that?” Usually he does whatever *that* is anyway...but the ability to wonder if he should is one he didn't have before! So when he looks back in his memory he asks himself questions he would’ve asked at those times if he could.)

Now, remember his dinky bundle of amygdala-equivalent neurons? They branched out to connect with his hippocampus-equivalent and it’s why trauma triggers an emotional fear response instead of just the physiological part, but other stimuli only set off the physiological response.

Godzilla grew a very primitive limbic system. It’s because of this that he connects more deeply to an emotional range he wasn’t wholly capable of pre-mutation. Part of that was his ABI, so the mutation helped connect areas in his brain that weren’t connected before.

These brain changes happened rapidly over a span of days, hence the temporary deafness and blindness Godzilla struggled through as his body changed. The tonic-clonic and myoclonic seizures he endured came from the already-damaged areas of his brain migrating (which irritated surrounding tissues) and new neurons growing so fast they sheared themselves apart.

The seizures both intensified his hyperthymestic memory and exacerbated the ABI-related cognitive issues he already has. His “hippocampus” bridge was encoded with all this trauma between seizures, which allowed it to connect with the emotional areas of his brain to create the circuit where trauma leads to a proper fear response. He hasn’t had a seizure since his mutation completed, but his bouts of clonus (shaking / twitching) and full body spasms (random tensing up) can look like one. He has more all-over spasms when he’s fatigued, the clonus just happens randomly.

Godzilla’s intelligence is average for his species, but the issues caused by his ABI post-mutation mask it. He would have a pretty serious case of dyscalculia, no sense of direction and a complete inability to read maps or numbers if he was human. The only reason he has any sense of direction is because he uses his hyperthymestic memory, the horizons and Earth’s magnetic fields to navigate his old migration routes by feel. A strong magnetic pull can throw him way off course. He can recall sequences of actions perfectly because his autobiographical memory is always recording things, and the right stimuli make him recall it.

And those weird extraordinary abilities mask his struggles. If he was human he would get misdiagnosed as intellectually disabled due to presenting in such an unusual way. He’s cognitively disabled.

Kaijuologists miss the cognitive issues because Godzilla doesn’t live in a world where his cognitive struggles interfere as much. He doesn’t speak our words or think like us, so it’s hard to tell a species thing, apart from his personality, instincts and a cognition issue. Testing him and Shezilla together would make his issues and their personalities glaringly obvious. (Godzilla tends to be abrupt and brusque, Shezilla is inquisitive and analytical.)

Godzilla gets stuck mentally, but to an observing human it looks like he is suddenly angry for no reason because he gets a specific expression on his face when it happens. It’s a sneer coupled with a frowning, wide-eyed thousand yard stare that could peel the paint right off a car.

This “stuck” condition has to do with how he processes information, his spacial awareness, the environment not matching up to what he thinks should be there and his inability to suss out what’s different or why it’s different.

Example 1: (With family)

There’s a boulder formation on the island he, Shezilla and Filia call home. He looks at it a lot. One day he leaves to feed on something radioactive.

Filia starts playing around on the boulders and accidentally knocks one of them behind a bigger one, so it’s no longer visible. She runs off to do something else.

Godzilla comes back, looks at the boulder formation and sees something is different. But he can’t figure out what that difference is, even as he stares at the gap where the missing boulder should be. He remembers it was there, but his mind doesn’t click in with what happened. That’s a spacial awareness issue tangling up with his memory.

He gets really mad because I know something is wrong and I can’t figure out what it is!

Shezilla goes up to Godzilla and tells him what’s wrong because she knows that frown with wide open eyes means the gears in his head are stuck. Telling him what’s wrong gets him unstuck before he flies into a rage. The temper tantrum is disarmed.

Nobody has to put the rock back because that’s not the problem. Godzilla’s brain is a bit like HTML text page where the missing boulder is somebody forgot to close a <b> tag in the title, so the whole page ends up with bold text. All Shezilla does by telling him it was moved is give him the </b> tag. Now he can understand what’s different and why.

Putting the boulder back will also get him unstuck since it “fixes” the “broken picture” he’s stuck trying to process. It doesn’t matter if it’s upside down or facing a different directly entirely, it just has to be there.

He wouldn’t have had the problem if all the boulders got moved, because then the whole picture is changed instead of just a small part. Big changes make him go “wow, wtf?”, but smaller ones cause him to get stuck.

Example 2: (Alone)

Being hyperthymestic causes Godzilla to get lost in his memory a lot. It’s not quite maladaptive daydreaming because he’s mentally going over another part of his life.

He goes foraging in Tokyo, but his mind is traveling millions of years ago to when he walked among trees many times taller than him. He loses track of what’s real and what’s recollection. His mind’s eye sees trees, not buildings.

Then a maser cannon zaps him in the chest, abruptly yanking him to the present. He sees the buildings instead of the trees. He doesn’t know where the trees went, so he knocks a building down thinking the forest is right behind it. And it isn’t.

Now there’s a bunch of maser tanks, missiles, artillery, etc slamming into Godzilla. It’s a bombardment of bright lights, smoke / gunpowder smells and loud noise while he’s already confused about where he is in time, so on top of being confused he’s now in sensory overload too.

He gets pissed off because he can’t find the forest he remembers and he can’t think his way through what is past and what is now with all the chaos being thrown at him. The tantrum* kicks in. He smashes everything in sight, screams at the JSDF that he’s lost and destroys more of the city out of spite because nobody is there to tell him the forest he’s looking for is long gone. He thinks it’s hidden in or behind the big buildings, and no it doesn’t occur to him that a whole forest can’t fit inside / behind a building that’s as tall as he is. That’s a hint of the spacial awareness issue.

So he smashes buildings and there is no forest. It takes a lot of smashing and stomping for him to realize there isn’t a forest hidden in the city.

The tantrum cools his rage enough to think clearly again, but it’s mentally and emotionally exhausting. Giving up isn’t something Godzilla likes to do. In this case, he has to, because all the activity has his heartrate up and his chest hurts. That’s always his warning sign to chill out.

Godzilla takes out a nuclear reactor, feeds and leaves. He’s irritable and sore as he swims away. He gets home to his island, which has a beautiful forest. The environment matches his memory again, so he calms down and goes to sleep.

* It’s not like an autistic meltdown at all. Godzilla doesn’t have control of whether or not he has a tantrum once his temper explodes, but he can choose how he responds to it. He chooses to yell, smash stuff and make a mess. Sensory overload is painful, confusing and annoying to him, but sensory overload alone won’t make him lose control of himself. He just smashes everything around him until he stops whatever’s causing it.

If Shezilla is in the city with Godzilla, she can calm him down and lead him away without as much destruction. No matter how mad he gets Godzilla will never purposely try to injure his own family members, and Shezilla knows this. She knows how to talk to him and help him get in line with the present. (And by ‘talk’ I mean communicating in Old Tongue. :P)

Example 3: (Alone)

I’m gonna borrow from my Shrinking Project fanfic to say it’s possible to make Godzilla shut down mentally and emotionally by taking him through a lot of rapid changes in a short period of time. This is the worst way he gets stuck mentally and it’s the hardest for him to deal with.

So tiny!Godzilla is plucked up out of the ocean after being hit by the shrink ray. He wakes up on a lab table to giant humans staring down at him. Goro, the aggressive one, throws his arms up in an attempt to intimidate. Godzilla reacts to that by getting pissed off and asking the guy what he thinks he’s doing.

Goro keeps escalating Godzilla, and then Reiko suddenly comes over with a tank of gas that knocks him out. Godzilla wakes up in an enclosure that’s all plain surfaces. It’s unfamiliar and strange.

A lot of things happen between that enclosure and the main laboratory. Then Reiko smuggles Godzilla out, so he ends up in a dark shoebox. Dark is scary to him, so he scrapes holes in the box to get some light. He goes from the shoebox to Reiko’s bathtub.

The environment never stays stable. He’s always finding himself somewhere completely new with new information to process. It’s stressful. He gets exhausted.

So Godzilla lays down wherever he is and turns inward. No matter where he is, he will slip into a deep sleep because he no longer has the capacity to deal with what’s going on.

If he’s allowed to sleep it off, he’ll be fine when he wakes up because sleep is how he rests his brain. If he’s awakened and disturbed, he is sluggish and depressed due to his ability to think / process information being greatly diminished.

Now, Godzilla won’t be processing much if he’s chasing an enemy through various environments or seeking sustenance. Giving him a goal gives him something concrete to focus on. But if there’s no goal and several rapid changes happen quickly, it’s like ripping apart a puzzle he’s trying to finish and making him start over. Eventually, he’ll flip the table and refuse to start over again, and that is his brain shutting down.

The best thing anyone can do, whether it’s humans or Shezilla, is to leave him alone when he curls up on the ground. He needs that shutdown sleep. If something like that happened around Shezilla in an inopportune place, she would tell Godzilla this isn’t the best place to sleep and take him somewhere better. If it’s humans handling a tiny!Godzilla, putting him somewhere quiet and dark and not disturbing him at all is the best way to help him recover.

This situation is the kind of stuck where only time will get him unstuck.

Godzilla can eventually solve most problems on his own. If it’s not a life or death situation he’ll let it go once he’s done being pissed off about being stuck on it.

In Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II he gets mad because he can’t find Baby. He throws a tantrum and trashes part of the city before he leaves. Later, he decides that if he smashes MechaGodzilla, he’ll be able to get to Baby. And that’s what happened. Humans would say that’s not correct, that MechaGodzilla wasn’t holding Baby prisoner, but Godzilla saw MechaGodzilla as a metal abomination getting between him and another of his kind. He removed the obstacle and Miki Saegusa led him to Baby.

SpaceGodzilla imprisoned LittleGodzilla, so Godzilla smashes through a city in a rage to reach SpaceGodzilla. He figured out that SpaceGodzilla was using a tower as an energy source like he uses radiation, so he destroyed the tower. Killing SpaceGodzilla nullified his crystals, which set LittleGodzilla free.

Godzilla’s problem solving is slow and depends on the situation, but 99% of the time he eventually gets his brain unstuck. Sometimes he thinks fast and comes up with a solution right away, sometimes he doesn’t.

That doesn’t mean he’s totally unable to get himself unstuck or solve a problem, it’s just easier if someone is there to help him get unstuck. It saves him the grief of being confused for however long it takes before he figures the issue out or lets a minor thing go.

#Godzilla #Heisei Godzilla #Shezilla #Filia #disability headcanon #long post #gif #godzilla anatomy #medical

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nautilusopus · 4 years

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Ughhh I’m mostly just realising how bad all my WIPs are.

This one’s literally just titled “workshop this” and then I just abandoned it until further notice. Can’t even give you an ETA on this one since memory loss is pretty played the fuck out and there’s nothing I could do with it that hasn’t already been done to death.

Geostigma went deep.

That was the first thing they learned, after the rain. It made sense, in a morbid sort of way -- Jenova's genetic material would naturally cause all sorts of health issues, and so too would her mind, her presence lingering on inside those infected, carving away at their psyches bit by bit, infesting her victims mentally as well as physically.

Denzel wasn't the first one afflicted by it, but he was the first one they personally noticed -- little moments where he'd space out, then snap out of it moments later. Cloud had thought they were absence seizures at first, since he was certainly the right age for it. Until they noticed there were specific conditions that set it off.

One specific condition, in fact.

"If you didn't want to draw anything, you could have said so," sulked Marlene. Tifa was out for the moment and Barret was left to supervise directly, with Cloud cleaning off the bar behind them.

"That -- it's --"

He was staring at the notebook she'd offered him, that she'd had since she was five, that Denzel had stolen on more than one occasion to add his own drawings to. She was six, and he was eight, and that was practically a lifetime of difference at that age. He was bound to blow her off for being "too much of a baby" in one aspect or another, and in Denzel's case it was Marlene's drawing skills, and how they were inferior to his own.

Now, however, he was staring at the notebook, with a pained expression, his face slack, his eyes empty. His grip on it tightened, earning him a squeal of protest from Marlene.

"You're gonna rip it!" she yelled. "Papa!"

And then Barret was looming over the both of them, staring down at Denzel with The Look. Cloud had stopped cleaning, internally grumbling as he began putting together something that woud qualify as a scolding now, and a talk for him later on about how him being older didn't automatically make him "in charge" of everything.

Normally anyone having Barret look at them like that was enough to give them pause. Denzel didn't even acknowledge he was there. His breathing became quick and uneven. Marlene seemed to have noticed something wrong too, as she had let go of the notebook and had backed off behind Barret's leg.

"Cloud, get over here," said Barret sharply. He didn't need telling, already out from behind the bar hurrying over to them.

"Denzel," said Cloud, lowering himself to eye level and shaking him gently. "Hey -- look at me." Denzel didn't acknowledge him either, distressed breathing growing heavier by the second. And now that Cloud was further down enough to see his eyes --

"Call Reeve," he said in a hushed voice.

Barret nodded, turning to Marlene. "Let's go upstairs, baby girl," he said, placing a hand at Marlene's back and herding her out of the room. "What's wrong with him?" protested Marlene, still trying to look over her shoulder. "I wanna see --"

"You can see him in a bit," said Barret in a voice that left no room for argument as they disappeared up the stairs.

"Denzel?" tried Cloud again. Denzel looked up at him then, eyes a bright, poisonous green, pupils narrowed into slits.

He'd relapsed. How -- it couldn't relapse, could it? They'd checked, his bloodstream had been completely clean. How could it be back?

He wasn't blank anymore -- instead it looked as though he were having some sort of panic attack, eyes still riveted to the notebook.

"It's okay," he said, just in case he could still hear him. "It's gonna be okay. I gotcha -- here --" He carefully picked up Denzel and carried him up to his room, sitting them both down on the bed.

Jenova was a barely-there tug in the back of his head, all but gone entirely ever since the rain, and it was with no small amount of difficulty that he felt his way towards it. Sure enough, there it was -- faint but unmistakable. And through it, there was Denzel -- panicked thoughts prickling through, like a wire stretched taut, vibrating and ready to snap. And he pressed himself in closer, trying to ground him, giving him somewhere to pull away too. Denzel slowly unclenched his hand from the notebook and looked up in confusion.

"...Cloud?"

"How're you feeling?" asked Cloud.

"...Okay," was the dazed reply. "Back kind of hurts."

"...Lower back?" ventured Cloud. "On the sides?"

"Yeah."

Muscle aches. Early stage geostigma symptoms.

"You kinda blacked out," said Cloud, doing his best to sound calm. "Do you remember what happened?"

"Think so," said Denzel. "I was talking with Marlene about --"

He winced, his whole body tensing up, and then he was gone again just as quickly.

"C'mon, kiddo," he said softly. He picked him up again and carried him downstairs. "Call Tifa and tell her to meet me at the hospital," he shouted over his shoulder, snagging his keys on the way out.

Not bothering to stick around for Barret's reply, he awkwardly positioned Denzel behind him on the bike, keeping a tight grip on his arms. He took off down the road, his thoughts racing.

They'd caught it early this time. He hadn't been starving in the ruins for months beforehand. They had a cure. It'd be fine. He'd be fine.

"Cloud?" came a puzzled voice from behind him.

Cloud squeezed his hand tighter.

-------------------------------------------

As it turned out, it was fine. Sort of.

As loath as he was to turn Denzel over to some sort of... "medic", he was out of his depth with this and he knew it. Tifa had joined him in the middle of Denzel's third lapse, by which point he'd realised to not, under any circumstances, bring up what led to him being here.

"It's treatable," said the man who'd introduced himself as Dr. Crandall, as Denzel was escorted off to another room with a nurse. "Same cure as last time, just as effective. Moreso, in fact. We can have him out of here within the hour.

"The infection isn't physical," he continued. "It's mental. Jenova's managed to lodge its mind within the host's. Where exactly varies from person to person, but there's always a specific memory trigger that it's anchored in and spreads out from."

"You know an awful lot about this," said Tifa, "considering how quickly it's popped up."

"You're not the first case we've had this month," said Dr. Crandall. "Or even today. There's been a mass outbreak of it, but only six fatalities that were entirely preventable. As long as they have access to that pool, or know someone that does, it clears up within a few hours."

There was an edge to his voice, a "but". He could feel it coming.

"And... that's it?" asked Cloud. "You said -- you said you had a lot of cases. How many?"

"In terms of those that had previously contracted the stigma... about ninety percent seem to be experiencing these relapses." Cloud stiffened. "The only real dangerous part is getting the symptoms to show so we know to treat it in the first place. If it isn't something someone often thought about, it would potentially have a lot of time to spread itself before it was detected."

"And..." began Cloud, dreading the answer, "...how would you go about checking for something like that?"

"To be perfectly honest? Luck," said Dr. Crandall. "Of course, you could just take the cure before you even know you had it, but... you may have ethical concerns about that, too."

"Ethical concerns about not dying?" asked Tifa.

There was another pause, before the doctor finally spat out what he'd been sitting on.

"...When purging the physical aspects of the stigma, the water destroyed the infected cells. It was on a small enough scale for the body to not even miss the lost tissue." The doctor glanced back at the door Denzel and the nurse had departed through briefly. "And with this strain, it works the same way -- with the affected memories essentially 'amputated'. I mentioned those fatalities." He sighed quietly. "A few patients decided death was preferable. Never told us specifically what those memories were, but in the end, they refused treatment. It's not something I would personally advise, though I can't claim to know the in-depth details of your lives."

Cloud blinked. "When you say 'amputated', you mean...?"

"This isn't specifically my field, but... from what we've observed so far, if that part of your psyche is infested the water burns that away too, just like it did with the cells. Like removing a gangrenous limb."

Cloud was silent. Was the backache he had psychosomatic? Probably, but it didn't really reassure him any. He suddenly felt unclean, as though there were a million insects clinging to his skin, creating gooseflesh on his arms.

"From what you've mentioned," said Dr. Crandall, resuming his previous pace, "his seems to be that book you mentioned, or whatever prior history he had with it.

#asks #spitegarbage #cateringisalie

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smugsmythe · 5 years

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The One With the Disagreement || Seblaine

Date: May 20th, 2017

Location: Hospital in New York City

Who: Blaine Anderson & Sebastian Smythe

Notes: Following Sebastian's seizure, he is brought to the hospital by Nightbird, still seizing. Blaine enters in civilian clothes to assess the situation.

Trigger Warning: mentions of seizures.

dis·a·gree·ment /ˌdisəˈɡrēmənt/ noun 1. lack of consensus or approval. synonyms: dissent, lack of agreement, difference of opinion, dispute; "there was some disagreement about the details"

Sebastian Smythe:

After Sebastian had been dropped off in the emergency room, he was left in the care of somewhat clueless doctors. They didn't know how to treat him; he didn't have a typical case of epilepsy. They'd shot him up with drugs in an attempt to stop the seizure he'd been having that had gone on for nearly ten minutes now but it didn't seem to be working. They had managed to hook his convulsing body to machines that flashed and blared angry red numbers, alerting the doctors of the seriousness that was Sebastian's panicking body.

“If this kid doesn't stop seizing, he's going to fry his brain!” One of the doctors claimed out loud, ordering a nurse to inject another dosage to hopefully halt Sebastian's seizure.

It wasn't until just moments after Blaine had rushed into the emergency room, just after a third futile dosage into Sebastian's thigh but right before a fourth, that his episode had finally stopped.

“Heart rate and breathing signs are… stabilizing?” A nurse said aloud, confused. Sebastian's breathing wasn't nearly as strained as a moment ago but it didn't stop a nurse from attaching a nasal cannula onto him just to be safe.

“Hook him up to an EEG machine. I need a neurologist in here, immediately!” The doctor barked, frustrated at the situation.

When he turned to leave the triage area, that was when a nurse approached and informed him of Blaine's arrival. “Doctor, the patient's husband is here.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine tried to hold himself together the best he could even though he knew he didn’t have to be on guard at that moment, he was just Blaine again. It was as if he was walking in slow motion as he followed the nurse to Sebastian. He glanced over the nurse’s shoulder to see if he could peek at his boyfriend, but no such luck. When they stood there in front of the doctor finally, the frazzled, frustrated look on the elder’s face wasn’t comforting.

“Hi, Blaine,” the doctor introduced himself.

“Is he… is he okay?” Blaine asked, saying a silent prayer that Sebastian was just fine and didn’t have any long-lasting damage. He said a quicker prayer that he was still alive. He didn’t even want to imagine.

The doctor sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he looked at the shorter man. “Your husband’s seizure lasted way longer than what we call a medical emergency.” The statement made Blaine’s heart jump into his throat and the tears built up faster. “We got him to stop seizing finally and now he’s… stable for the time being. We don’t know what caused this yet or why it lasted so long so we’re going to hook him up and run some tests. We’re going to start with an EEG and I have a neurologist on her way right now to come take a look at him. He’s alive and stable… right now.” The doctor stressed, unsure of what exactly could be going on with the man laying on the bed, he didn’t want to get Blaine’s hopes up in case something were to happen under his watch.

Blaine nodded with only a sniffle as he listened to the doctor speak, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hands. “Uh, yeah, thank you so much, doctor. Can I… Is there room for me in there with him?” The doctor told him that he could see Sebastian while they were waiting for the neurologist to arrive but no promises for after then. Blaine didn’t argue.

Thanking the doctor once again, Blaine made his way to Sebastian’s bedside, looking down at his man, his gorgeous man. “Oh, honey,” he whispered, brushing his hand through Sebastian’s soft hair. “This was such a big, good day for you.” Blaine felt extremely saddened that the day had to end on such a sour note. “I love you, Sebastian,” he said, leaning down to press his lips against the taller’s forehead. “Please wake up for me, okay?” His voice was gentle as he reached behind him to grab the doctor’s stool. He stayed back just a little, knowing that if and when Sebastian woke up he’d be majorly disoriented and he didn’t want him to be anymore startled than necessary.

Sebastian Smythe:

The triage area where Sebastian was situated gave the two just a little bit of privacy, the standard hospital curtain obscuring them from at least half the other patients there. The steady beep of the EKG machine Sebastian was hooked up to was akin to a ticking clock-- each beep signaled another moment had passed where Sebastian remained unconscious.

It didn't take very long at all for a different doctor-- supposedly the neurologist-- to make an appearance, holding a chart and being briefed by an ER nurse. “We're going to run a few tests to make sure he's okay, alright?” she told Blaine after she'd introduced herself with a sweet smile.

“That won't be necessary.”

The neurologist turned around to see another woman in a lab coat standing in the doorway. “Excuse me? Who are you? I was paged for a neurological consult on this patient.”

“I'm Mr. Smythe's neurologist and personal physician; he's been seeing me since his first episode and I've been following his case very closely,” the woman told the doctor before flashing her medical identification at her. She snatched Sebastian’s chart out from the neurologist’s hands. “Please leave.”

The neurologist grumbled under her breath and scurried away. The woman turned to Blaine and extended her hand as she introduced herself. “My name is Doctor Caitlin Snow. I think you already heard me say I'm Sebastian's physician.” She produced from her lab coat pocket a syringe filled with a green liquid, the needle covered by a bright blue safety cap. She didn't hesitate to undo the safety cap and stick Sebastian in the arm with the green liquid.

The EKG machine beeped erratically for less than a moment-- too short to alarm anyone-- before it evened out again.

“He should wake up shortly,” she assured Blaine.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine tore his attention away from Sebastian when he heard the voices coming closer, watching the exchange between the two with raised eyebrows. His brow furrowed a little when the younger woman explained she’d been seeing Sebastian since his first seizure, he didn’t recall but in all fairness, he hadn’t gone with Sebastian to his doctor’s appointment. “H-hi, I’m Blaine. Nice to meet you.” He shook her hand.

He watched as she worked quickly with no hesitation, seamlessly. “What’s tha- oh.” He said when the machine beeped and then calmed down. “Oh. Really?” He asked her with a hopeful voice, looking down at his boyfriend, taking his hand once more. “What... Is he going to be okay? What’s going on with him?” Blaine asked, looking to her once more. “I don’t really understand all of this or why this is happening and honestly I’m really kind of freaking out right now,” he said, talking a little quickly. Though he was never one to have an anxiety problem, he was starting to feel physically exhausted with this worry of losing Sebastian.

Sebastian Smythe:

Snow’s jaw was set as she listened to Blaine and his questions. Truth be told, no one really knew what was happening to Sebastian or why he wasn’t getting better. According to Professor Garrick, the speed force should give him a healing factor and protect him. The more Sebastian’s condition worsened, the more it seemed that the speed force was actually hurting him. “I'll be honest with you, his case is increasingly concerning and he needs to be under close observation,” she explained. “The brain is already complex and Sebastian was struck by lightning. I don't think he'll ever have a normal life if he continues--”

“Wha-- Blaine?” Sebastian's scared voice cut through the room as he suddenly jerked awake, effectively interrupting Snow.

Sebastian weakly gripped his boyfriend's hand, his fear washing away when his eyes found Blaine's. He was still out of it and didn't know what happened but he knew Blaine was there and in that moment that was the most important thing to him. He found comfort in Blaine. “Did I have another seizure?” he asked as he tried to rub his eyes only to find there was a heart rate finger-clip attached to him. “... Why hospital?” he asked groggily, confused.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine listened intently to what Dr. Snow had to say, wanting every piece of information possible-- he figured that it wouldn’t hurt to relay some information to Santana and have her do her own research if this were to keep happening. Blaine’s head jerked towards Sebastian when he heard him waking up. “Sebastian,” he said, bringing the chair close once more to sit so he could be closer to his boyfriend. “Hey you’re okay,” he said in a hushed, gentle tone.

“Y-yeah, babe, you did. It was pretty bad this time. But you’re okay,” he assured him. “Nightbird brought you here to make sure you got the help you needed.” Blaine nibbled on his bottom lip, rubbing Sebastian’s hand with his thumb. “Are you okay? How are you feeling?” he asked carefully, his voice soft and words slowed as to not overwhelm him.

Sebastian Smythe:

“I’m fine..? I think?” Sebastian’s furrowed brow creased deeper as Blaine filled him in on what he’d apparently missed out. He didn’t remember the details to his episode yet and his memory was very foggy. When Blaine mentioned Nightbird, his eyes widened a bit and he tried to sit up in the hospital bed. “Nightbird! Where is he?!” he asked with urgency. His sudden movements caused a jolt of pain in his head and he slumped back down against the sheets.

“Probably not a good idea to get out of bed,” Snow warned, looking through his medical chart and making a few notes. “In fact, I’d strongly recommend bed rest tonight and staying home from work tomorrow, as well.” She turned to look at Blaine and smiled at him. “I trust your husband will be able to keep an eye on you?”

“Huh? What?” Sebastian mumbled, still out of it. “Husband..?” he looked between his doctor and Blaine, still confused.

Snow just chuckled softly, seemingly not too concerned now that Sebastian was awake and talking. She produced a business card from her coat pocket and handed it to Blaine. “Call me immediately the next time something like this happens or if you just have any concerns,” she told him. “I’ll call Sebastian tomorrow when he’s feeling better for a proper follow-up with testing.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine shook his head as Sebastian tried to sit up. “Hey, hey, slow down.” His words overlapped Dr. Snow’s as he motioned for the other to stay put. When Caitlin addressed him, Blaine nodded with certainty. “I will absolutely be keeping an eye on him, don’t worry.”

When Sebastian questioned Blaine’s title, it made the shorter chuckle. “Don’t you remember? I’m always your husband in the hospital,” he winked at him before turning his attention back to the young woman in front of him. He stood up to shake her hand. “Thank you so much, Dr. Snow. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you coming tonight,” he said with a grateful tone as he took the business card. “It’s nice to know Sebastian is in such good hands,” Blaine expressed, though he didn’t know much about Caitlin Snow, he felt comfortable with her. Plus, she managed to get Sebastian awake and she didn’t seem frazzled when the other doctors did.

Blaine returned to his seat next to Sebastian and took his hand again, holding it tight. “I’m so happy you’re awake,” he whispered looking at his boyfriend with care and worry. “I was really afraid when they told me you had been seizing for so long. Thank goodness for Dr. Snow or else you might not have woken up.” He shook his head, scooting a little close. “As for Nightbird, he couldn’t stay long because of the crowd, he didn’t want to draw attention away from you getting help- also he wanted me to know where you were as soon as possible.”

Sebastian Smythe:

It took a moment for Sebastian to catch onto what Blaine was telling him and when it did, he quirked a smile. “Right, I remember-- happily betrothed,” he assured as he remembered what Blaine had told the doctors after Sebastian had been struck by lightning.

He didn't have the energy to argue with Snow or talk about how he didn't need to take the day off; a few hours of sleep and he'd be back on his feet in no time. It was weird to see his two worlds coming together-- Snow was a direct connect to the Flash, talking to Blaine like a completely normal person. He supposed even people who weren't superheroes had their own secrets to hide.

Looking towards Snow, Sebastian knew he was in for a lecture the next time he went over to Professor Garrick's lab. Thankfully the doctor didn't seem angry right this moment and left the two men alone in peace.

“You talked to Nightbird? Did you get to see him?” Sebastian asked, slowly and surely coming out of his grogginess and becoming a bit more alert as time passed since his episode. “Shit, do I have my bag? My camera?” Sebastian wouldn't know what he'd do if the entire interview went down the drain because he'd lost his bag.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine shook his head as Sebastian asked about Nightbird. “Yeah-yeah I talked to him, he pulled me from home to come see you. I was really worried about you, I was afraid that I’d come in here and--” he stopped, shaking his head when Sebastian mentioned his bag. “Yeah, it’s here so I assume he brought it,” he assured him, feeling a twinge of guilt in his stomach because he knew his camera was nestled in the bag in shambles. Luckily he was sure the SD card was probably still just fine-- it was mostly the lens and camera that was damaged. “I’m sure your camera and everything is okay.

“Seb, please, don’t stress out. Everything is okay, your story is going to be great,” he nodded confidently as he wrapped his other hand around Sebastian’s. “You can worry about work and your story later, okay? You need to focus on relaxing right now and taking it easy,” Blaine suggested gently. “Dr. Snow said that this is concerning and your case is increasingly concerning and that we have to keep an eye on you.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian felt anxious, unaware of the exact location of his bag and its contents. “Hand it to me— I need my phone, I have to call my boss,” he insisted, his heartbeat picking up. Clearly Blaine’s suggestion to take it easy fell on deaf ears as he ignored his painful ailments.

“I just,” he grunted as he attempted to sit up again, “I need to write that article so it can get published before tomorrow..!” The EKG machine he was hooked up to started beeping but Sebastian paid no mind; he had a fast heart anyhow because of his abilities. In that moment the only thing that mattered to him was his Nightbird exclusive. “I swear I’m fine; we should get out of here so I can get to my laptop and—“

An ER nurse pulled back the curtain to the triage area Sebastian was sitting in, having been alerted by the urgent beeping. “Mr. Smythe, please calm down..!” She ordered, finally catching Sebastian’s attention. “Your doctor has ordered that you stay put for at least an hour for observation. You’re not going anywhere just yet.”

Blaine Anderson:

“Sebastian, really, you need to calm down— you don’t need to work yourself up so much,” Blaine said, standing up to try and coerce his boyfriend to sit still. “You aren’t writing anything tonight, you just--”

He was interrupted by the nurse coming into the room, barking at Sebastian. He was relieved for a moment when the nurse seemingly made Sebastian calm down, thankfully. His nerves were beginning to come unraveled as the previous hour had taken its toll on his already exhausted body. He stayed quiet until the nurse was finished.

He turned to the taller, trying his best to keep his composure. “Seb, please. You just had a seizure, you don’t need to worry with work right now. Your things are fine and you can work on it tomorrow. At home. In bed.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian's frustration grew when the nurse informed him that he had to stay in bed for at least a while longer. Between his pounding headache and both the medical staff and Blaine telling him to stay put, Sebastian just wanted to get the hell out of there. With an immature huff, he crossed his arms over his chest and laid back in the hospital bed.

“I guess it can wait until tomorrow…” he mumbled, compromising a bit and trying to relax. Looking over to his boyfriend, he realized he was stressing him out further. “I'm sorry. I just-- I was really looking forward to tonight and this stupid seizure… fucked everything up.” He let out another sigh and draped an arm over his eyes. What Blaine had said was true-- Sebastian really did need to rest and de-stress.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine took a deep breath and then took a seat next to Sebastian once again. “Thank you.” He said when Sebastian agreed to wait until the next day. Rubbing his face with his hands gently he sighed. “It’s okay. I know you were looking forward to tonight and I’m really sorry that this happened.” The shorter said, placing his hand on Sebastian’s. “But, this… you… you’re more important than that interview right now.” His hazel eyes glanced down as he nibbled on his bottom lip.

He felt really guilty for his feelings in that moment, he felt like crying. He wanted Sebastian to hold him and console him because he’d been so afraid that whole night. But Blaine knew that was selfish and Sebastian was the one who needed him in that moment. “Are you okay? Do you feel okay? How’s your head?” he asked, reaching forward to brush his hair back, gently touching his forehead.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian didn't quite share the same sentiment as Blaine that he was more important, but he wasn't about to say so out loud. This wasn't the time or place to argue.

Smiling softly when Blaine reached towards him to comfort him, Sebastian gripped his hand and gave a gentle nod. “I'm okay, I promise. Just tired from… everything, I guess. I have a headache but it's no worse than last time. I promise I'm okay,” he tried to reassure Blaine that everything was okay and that he could breathe a sigh of relief.

“Honestly, I just want to put this behind us. I hate seeing you so stressed out because of me and these stupid fucking seizures, and being stuck on bed rest isn't exactly my idea of a great time.” Sebastian let out a heavy sigh then, bringing Blaine's hand up to his lips. He pressed a gentle and slow kiss to the back of his hand, finally relaxing for the first time that night since they'd gotten to the hospital. “I love you. I promise everything will be better after tonight.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s forehead wrinkled a little sadly when Sebastian attempted to comfort him at first but by the time he felt the other’s lips against the back of his hand he began to feel slightly less tense and even managed a tiny smile. “I love you, too.” He said gently, moving his hand to brush his thumb against Sebastian’s cheek. “I hate seeing you like this, too.” I hate seeing you have a seizure. It was the most terrifying thing and he didn’t know if he would ever get used to it. He hoped he wouldn’t have to. “Hopefully Dr. Snow can help and we can get you on the right track so maybe this never happens again.” He said vaguely hopeful even if he didn’t know how much be believed it himself.

“I’m just thankful that you weren’t alone.” Blaine added, the thought of what might’ve happened had Sebastian been alone tonight when it happened made him sick to his stomach. Shaking his head, he tried to put the image behind him and focus on his boyfriend in front of him. He was awake, he was breathing, he was okay. Everything was okay for that moment in time. “I will just be happy to get you home and into bed. I know you’re safe here, but it’s less… scary… at home.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian gave a vague nod at the mention of Dr. Snow figuring something out. He, too, was uncertain where they were on the path to finding a cure. It wasn't something Sebastian liked to think about; this condition was almost like a crutch he felt like he might have to carry for the rest of his life. Still, Sebastian knew that his boyfriend thrived when all was well and there was nothing to worry about. “Hey, look at me!” Sebastian said in a cheerful tone despite his weariness, “I'm completely fine. I mean, I look like I had a rough night but in about an hour you and I are gonna be snuggled up in our bed together and you won't have any reason to be scared.”

He hoped his words and reassuring smile was enough to put Blaine's worries to rest-- at least for a little while-- until he could physically prove that he was at fit as a fiddle. Tonight was just a hiccup. “Besides, maybe you're right; if I wait to write the article, I can sell the story to a different paper. Like, this is the story of the century, B. I could get published in the Times. Can you imagine that-- my name-- in the New York Times?”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine let out a soft chuckle when Sebastian tried his best to make him feel like everything was fine. Unfortunately, Sebastian had no idea what it was like on his side of things just like Blaine had no idea what Sebastian had to go through. “I wish it was so simple.” He shook his head, looking down to play with the other’s fingers a little with his own, keeping his hand in his.

He held back an audible sigh when Sebastian mentioned the article again-- he knew Sebastian was really excited and he was excited for him, he just wished he was a bit more concerned with what happened and not with the article. Still, he couldn’t stop the small smile from creeping across his face as he looked at his boyfriend’s face. “I know, this is a story that no one else in the world has and you could actually take it anywhere you want.” He shook his head. “I’m really proud of you, Seb. Your name in the Times. It would be amazing. Well, your pseudonym, obviously.” He corrected, it would be far too dangerous for Sebastian’s name to be on the story-- everyone would be too interested in how he got such an in with Nightbird and they’d be all over him for more information. “Have you given any more thought to that, by the way? Have you decided on a name?”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian's brow creased at the mention of his pseudonym. Truth be told, he didn't want to use a fake name. He wanted the recognition and he wanted people-- editors, magazines, everyone-- to be knocking on his door offering him opportunities on a silver platter.

“Yeah, about that…” he started, speaking as he internally debated with himself. “I mean, I know we talked about this and everything but… Blaine, you weren't there; you didn't hear what Nightbird had to say and this interview… it was more than I could've ever wanted.” Sebastian recalled how Nightbird had come out as gay on the record. He tried to lean in as close as he could to his boyfriend and lowered his voice, “Blaine, Nightbird is the Gay Avenger. He told me he's gay..! I publish that story and I become like, the liaison for an LGBT advocate.”

Sebastian ran his fingers through his hair as he thought about the endless possibilities. He saw himself walking down the carpet at the GLAAD awards for his article… going on Ellen to share Nightbird's story to middle-aged people everywhere. Sebastian saw himself with the recognition he had always craved in his career.

“I almost died tonight because of this stupid seizure so I'm not playing it safe. I'm not going to use a pseudonym.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine’s face mirrored Sebastian’s when the other began speaking about possibly not using a pseudonym, his brow furrowing. He listened as the other continued to go on about Nightbird, not really reacting much because he was too focused on his complete disregard for his safety. When Sebastian mentioned almost dying, Blaine raised his eyebrows and nodded his head quickly. “Yeah, you almost died; that’s all the more reason why you need to be careful, Sebastian.” He shook his head, feeling his blood pressure rising along with his exhaustion. “It’s not like using a pseudonym makes you invisible from the credit-- the important people will know who you are. It’s not like there will be some stand-in for you-- it’s just a name.” He explained, staying as calm as he could for the time being.

“Babe, I know you really want all of the glory from this huge story that you have-- it’s so huge. There’s no way you’re taking it back to your job-- people will be begging you for this story once they know you have it. I just think because of that reason is why you should absolutely not publish it under your real name. It could be really dangerous-- there are really dangerous people out there in the world, especially the super world, that will want to know how you got such an in with Nightbird. They’ll assume you know how to get to him and they’ll take advantage of that.”

Sebastian Smythe:

It only niggled at Sebastian’s brain a little when he revealed that Nightbird was gay and Blaine showed no interest. Obviously his boyfriend was only concerned about his well-being at the moment and nothing else mattered. Not Nightbird, not this story-- only him. Sebastian wasn’t quite so like-minded.

“Yeah, exactly! People will be begging for me-- by name-- because they know I’ll have the scoop. What if Nightbird agrees to a second interview? What if I find out another extra juicy secret like his twin brother is an evil mastermind from Croatia? Who knows what I’ll unveil next and how many people will be wanting me to get the story.” Sebastian tried to argue his point. “Besides, dozens of people put themselves into danger every day… If some asshole villain has beef with me, I’m sure Nightbird will come to the rescue, anyway. Or maybe even the Flash.” He chuckled a little to himself then, thinking about how if he ever ran into trouble he could just get out of it with his abilities.

Sebastian thought about how else he could persuade Blaine into seeing things his way. “If I get my name out there and start getting recognition and making serious money, you won’t have to spread yourself so thin with work and school; you can focus completely on getting your teaching degree and maybe even start going back to auditions for Broadway stuff again. Wouldn’t that be amazing?”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine looked down as Sebastian spoke, trying to listen but it was hard, there was a wall going up in his mind that didn’t care at all what his reasoning was or what kind of story it was-- Sebastian’s safety was the most important thing and had he known Sebastian would go back on his word he would’ve never agreed to the interview. “Seb...” he said, shaking his head. His heart beating a little harder as he grew rather upset.

“Yeah, babe, all of that would be amazing but it can literally all still happen. None of that isn’t possible. It’s literally only a pseudonym. This is ridiculous, Sebastian. I really can’t believe you’re going back on what we talked about already-- you know how I feel about this.” He began to tear up out of frustration, his fuse shorter due to how tired he was. Letting go of the taller’s hand, he stood up, shaking his head. “Do you not care about literally everything I just said? Your career and our lives will not be affected by a pseudonym. It’s just a name.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian frowned as Blaine stood up, hearing the frustration in his voice. He understood what he was being told; he just didn't agree. “Of course I care about all of that, I just--” he sighed again, not wanting to push his opinion further since it was clearly making Blaine upset. “I feel like you're just being overly cautious about this because I just had a seizure less than an hour ago.”

He figured he would try just once more to convince Blaine, wanting to reassure him and quell his worries. “Nothing bad is going to happen to me; there have been other articles written about superheroes and nothing's happened to any of those people.” He wasn't sure if that statement was fact but maybe just saying it would help. Sebastian sat up a bit straighter in his hospital bed, trying to reach out for Blaine.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine furrowed his eyebrows, looking at Sebastian as if he was crazy. “Are you serious?” He asked, shaking his head. He knew that last statement was completely not true but he didn’t have specifics to back him up without blowing his cover. “I’m not being overly cautious because you just had a seizure, we had this conversation before all of this. Before you even met with Nightbird. There is no need at all for you to put yourself, me, and our future family in danger because you want to be greedy with your name.” He crossed his arms, letting out a huff, the tears getting a little heavier in his eyes.

“I can’t believe how stubborn you’re being about this. I can’t believe that you having your legal name on this is worth putting yourself-- both of us-- at risk. And you can’t just say nothing bad is going to happen to you when you have no idea. Did you know tonight was going to happen?” Blaine asked, more upset than the moment before. “No, no you didn’t. You have no way of knowing what is going to happen or what other people are thinking. These are super beings, Sebastian. It’s not something to play around with. Our lives are not something to play around with and if that’s not important to you then I don’t really know what more to say.” By the time he was finished he was more visibly upset than when the conversation began, his hands shaking out of frustration, the tears still threatening to fall-- one even escaping down his cheek.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian's frown deepened as they continued to argue; this was clearly something they weren't going to agree on despite what facts were out there. But Sebastian had to agree about one thing: he cared deeply for Blaine and his safety. He throw his entire career away before he let anything happen to Blaine. What was frustrating was that Sebastian couldn't tell him there was nothing to worry about because he himself was a super-powered being-- a metahuman that had a semi-decent alliance with Nightbird.

Seeing Blaine cry pulled at the heartstrings he usually denied existed. Tonight was an unmitigated disaster and making Blaine worry because of his seizure was one thing-- making him cry because of a stupid argument was another. “Fuck, Blaine… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you upset, I--” Sebastian let out another sigh, rubbing the side of his head. “I mean, the recognition and credit would be amazing but… I don't want someone come after you just because they know I've done an interview with Nightbird.”

He reached over the bars of his hospital bed, reaching out further for Blaine and one of his crossed arms. “I'm sorry.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine sighed heavily, shaking his head again at Sebastian’s statement. He himself was frustrated that he couldn’t explain that while he may be a super being himself, he couldn’t protect Sebastian from everything. He would die trying, of course, but he couldn’t have eyes on him at all times to make sure he was safe. Not to mention that was creepy and he wasn’t that kind of significant other. He was also frustrated that the point of his argument was seemingly falling on deaf ears even still. “Why does it matter so much that the name Sebastian Smythe is on this article. Any other name you come up with will mean just as much it won’t be any less you.” He frowned, his forehead wrinkled as he looked at the other sadly. His voice was softer in that moment, tired.

He looked down at Sebastian’s hand as it rested on his crossed arm before he shrugged one of his shoulders gently. “It’s not just about me...it’s mostly about you. Why can’t you understand that?” Blaine lifted his eyes to Sebastian, his face fallen. “Why can’t you understand that this is all a lot?” He motioned vaguely at where they were, implying their current situation. “I’m terrified, Sebastian.” With a crack in his voice, the shorter sniffled. “You could have died today. You didn’t-” He almost let it slip that he’d watched him seize for so long, that he was the one there when it began. “Your career and dreams are so important to me and I am so incredibly proud of you and what you’ve got here and I know that it is going to be amazing. I don’t doubt that at all. I just...really need you to be smart about this.” He said, taking a beat and then placing his hand on his head, closing his eyes. A sharp pain flitted across his forehead, running down into his eyes.

Sebastian Smythe:

“Hey, hey…” Sebastian coaxed, trying to pull Blaine closer to him. Even if he felt the exact same right now as he did the last time he had a seizure, he wasn't there to know what was actually happening. He remembered stories of how he had to be resuscitated multiple times after being struck by lightning and Blaine just had to stand on the sidelines, watching and feeling helpless.

“Okay. I'll be smart and I won't publish it under my name-- not my real one, anyways,” he told Blaine. “You're the most important thing to me and you're right that I should be more careful; maybe if I'd been more careful tonight this wouldn't have happened. I mean, I could do better to get an extra hour or two of sleep every night and maybe I need Dr. Snow to increase my medicine dosage.

“I won't use my real name, okay?” He looked to Blaine then, Hoping that by agreeing and coming to this decision together, he would finally calm down.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine looked at Sebastian, his face in a slight pout as he let Sebastian pull him closer. He went as far as actually sitting on the bed next to his boyfriend as he looked down, taking his hand again. He gave a slight nod when Sebastian finally agreed against using his real name to publish the article. “Okay,” he whispered. He felt defeated somehow even though his side of the argument came out on top.

The day-- and past weeks-- had really taken its toll on the young man’s small body and he was close to pure exhaustion and in that moment he felt rather sad. He felt tired and scared. His forehead wrinkled a little more as he kept his gaze down, fiddling with Sebastian’s hand. “I’m really sorry, I just….you’re really important to me and you’re really all that I have in this world and I don’t want to lose you.” His voice was heavy with tears and a few more escaped from his eyes, rushing down his cheeks, the weight of the day weighing heavily on him.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian nodded when Blaine expressed his feelings to him. He had underestimated how much stress Blaine really was under and it made him feel like a bad boyfriend. He needed to be better and that included taking better care of himself as to not make Blaine worry. “I know, B. You won't lose me, okay? I'm not going anywhere and remember, you slipped through my fingers once before so now you're stuck with me for life,” Sebastian gave a little chuckle after his mini pep talk, hooking a finger under the smaller man's chin and gently pulling up to meet him eye to eye. “I promise, okay? I'll do my best not to do anything stupid-- not even for a Pulitzer prize.”

Sebastian brought Blaine into a tight hug, wanting him to know that even though he was stuck in this ER bed, Blaine could always count on him. “After this stupid hour of observation is up, you and I are going to go home and get a real good night's rest. I'll be honest and tell you I have a killer headache so I'll actually stay home from work and take it easy… so I don't want you to worry about me so much. That means you actually have to sleep, too.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine didn’t resist when Sebastian lifted his chin so their eyes could meet. He held his boyfriend’s gentle gaze for a moment, giving a weak half smile when Sebastian chuckled and promised he was stuck with the taller forever. “Good, I want to be, you know.” He said softly before leaning down into the hug, careful not to tangle himself in and of the wires attached to the other.

Letting his eyes fall closed, Blaine could still feel the tears built up in his eyes, the pressure in his sinuses. He wanted to cry, he wanted to cry hard, but he would save it for later when Sebastian wasn’t around. He didn’t want to make him feel guilty. “I’m always going to worry about you, Sebastian.” Blaine said, scooting up in the bed so he was a little taller than Sebastian. Slipping his arm under the taller so he could pull him in close, giving Sebastian the chance to rest his head on Blaine’s chest. “C’mere,” He leaned in to press a gentle kiss to the other’s forehead. “You are… my whole world, you know.”

Sebastian Smythe:

“You're going to give yourself premature wrinkles if you keep worrying so much,” Sebastian replied in a teasing manner. “By the time you decide you wanna have a kid, you'll already look like a grandpa.”

When Blaine maneuvered them on the bed so Sebastian could nestle his head against his boyfriend's chest, Sebastian breathed a slow and even breath. The way his body rejoiced as he finally let himself relax told Sebastian he needed to calm down significantly to stay healthy. All the adrenaline he had going through him dissipated and he smiled gently at Blaine's soothing words. “You're my world, too, Blaine.” He carefully reached a hand up to cup the side of the other's face, opening his mouth to speak as he closed his eyes. “I'm sorry I made you cry; I didn't mean to.”

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine let his own eyes fall closed once again as they settled in the bed more comfortably, it felt good to have Sebastian in his arms. Even though he still felt scared, he felt a little more relaxed with their bodies so close together. It was like Sebastian’s energy radiated safety and it was something Blaine craved in those moments. It felt like home, Sebastian felt like home.

“It’s okay,” he whispered, turning his head to kiss the palm of Sebastian’s hand. “I’m okay,” he lied as to ease the other’s mind. “We’re both just really stubborn and passionate. Disagreements are bound to happen,” he said, gently running his hand up and down Sebastian’s back.

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian knew that the minute he was feeling better, he had to pay close attention to Blaine. The man already spread himself too thin between school and work, and having to worry about this wasn't helping either. “Good,” he replied, even if he didn't fully believe it. “I'm okay too, so I need you to be okay.”

They stayed like that in the bed until the doctors seemed it alright for Sebastian to go home. Fortunately there weren't any problems in getting Sebastian home (with the exception of some sleep-inducing yawns from both of them on the way). Once they were back in their apartment, Sebastian let his boyfriend lead him towards the bedroom. Like Blaine said, he could get to his camera and the recorded interview when the time came tomorrow after he was feeling better.

Blaine Anderson:

Blaine was grateful that the hour seemed to go by fast enough and Sebastian was released from the hospital. He made sure to grab Sebastian’s bag for him, trying to delay the realization that his camera was broken. He kept a close eye on Sebastian the whole way home, watching him for any signs of abnormalities in his actions or personality; thankfully there were none and he seemed perfectly fine.

Once they were home, Blaine carefully discarded their things on the kitchen counter when they returned home and led Sebastian straight to their bedroom. He fussed over Sebastian like a hovering parent, undressing him and getting him into bed. He excused himself for a moment to wash his face in the bathroom, letting himself cry a little so he could relax a bit once he was in bed. Maybe he’d shower later to cry some more, but he wasn’t going to cry in front of Sebastian tonight. After a couple of deep breaths, Blaine made his way back into the bedroom. He smiled to himself a little at the sight of Sebastian in the bed, climbing up into the bed next to him and cuddling close to him. “Mmm,” he sighed in mild contentment. “I’m really glad you’re okay.” Blaine whispered, pressing his lips against Sebastian’s gently for a sweet kiss. “I love you, Sebastian.”

Sebastian Smythe:

Sebastian didn't protest to Blaine's hovering actions, aware that he was reasonably worried and having him hover was better than him having crying again. Besides, it was kind of nice to have Blaine pay such close attention to him. In the morning, Sebastian would make everything up to him and cook him a delicious breakfast and make sure to spend the day with him not worrying about work or Nightbird or anything else.

When the day was finally coming to a close and the two were together in their own home, in their own bed, Sebastian felt the most at ease than he'd ever felt in his entire life. “Of course I'm okay; nothing is gonna happen to me,” Sebastian replied as he moved in for another lazy kiss in the muted dark. “I love you, Blaine.”

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Epilepsy can be managed with medical support & lifestyle modifications

Removing misconceptions,public education on causes and triggers of recurrent seizures along with proper diagnosis,medical support and lifestyle modifications will help to manage Epilepsy better according to experts. National Epilepsy Day is observed on 17 November every year. A seizure is an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain that disrupts normal brain functioning temporarily.Epilepsy…

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CBD Addictive

CBD is a reputable material with uses versus swelling, high blood pressure, epilepsy, as well as clinical depression, to use a couple of instances. What's fascinating concerning this molecule is that it can frequently alter different other kinds of medications that could be damaging. For example, CBD can be utilized rather than resting tablet computer systems and likewise has less destructive impacts.

Today, we're also figuring out that CBD can change high-risk, opioid-based drugs. Therefore, it's currently thought-about a severe therapy choice in managing the globally opioid issue. In fact, CBD could additionally have the ability to decrease the habit-forming activities along with withdrawal symptoms and signs caused by countless other medications. So specifically simply exactly how does it operate? In addition to what kinds of addiction can it assist with? Continue analysis to find what CBD can do for people that handle reliance.

What is CBD?

CBD is a bit also called cannabidiol. It's uncovered in the cannabis plant, in addition to numerous other cannabinoids. What's distinct worrying CBD is that it has a lot of wellness in addition to wellness residences, nonetheless, does not trigger a high. As an instance, CBD can:

Reduced discomfort together with inflammation

Quit seizures

Aid digestion

Get rid of stress and anxiety in addition to anxiety

Work as a resting aid

Help youngsters with autism

Treat skin disease like dermatitis, psoriasis, and likewise acne

CBD handles the body by binding with the CB1 in addition to CB2 receptors, which turbocharge the endocannabinoid system. This natural system is answerable for handling a lot of the features of our body, containing discomfort, stress tracking, swelling along with sleep. This makes CBD beneficial for caring for great deals of signs and symptoms and also signs, assisting with hundreds of specialist conditions.

CBD products which include trace quantities of THC (less than 0.3%) are presently lawful on a government level in the USA. Nevertheless, they are not FDA-approved, and furthermore might still be unlawful in certain states. Examine your local regulations before buying.

Is CBD regular developing?

CBD is usually misinterpreted for THC, yet both particles operate in completely numerous approaches when it involves addictiveness. THC is a psychedelic bit; it binds with endocannabinoid receptors as if affects the working of the mind to produce a feeling of ecstasy. Although it's not considered an exceptionally addicting drug, THC-high cannabis can create dependency, specifically in people that utilize it to deal with concerns like relentless pain and clinical depression.

On the other hand, CBD is not an addictive material. It can be safely utilized each day, without the consumer ending up being reliant on it. And as a benefit, CBD does not produce resistance either, indicating you can keep utilizing it continuously without requiring to raise the dose.

Not merely does CBD not create dependency, examinations are now starting to disclose it can deal with dependence on various other products. Right here's what we comprehend so far.

CBD as well as dependence research studies

Addiction defines a state in which an individual is unable to live without a foreign substance. Individuals that care for reliance suffer extreme psychological as well as also physical injury from the item they take, yet appear like they can not live without it. With time, a psychedelic compound can develop adjustments in the fashion in which the mind functions, making it reliant on the medicine. When someone with a reliance gives up making use of material, they'll experience:

Elevated anxiety as well as likewise anxiousness and also stress and anxiety

Solid feelings of despondence

Almost unbearable food yearnings for the material

Oftentimes, they may furthermore experience physical withdrawal indicators. For example, withdrawal from benzodiazepines can cause drinking, excessive sweating, palpitations, in addition to in addition also muscular tissue pain.

What develops dependence? So far, scientists assume reliance is created partially by the substance itself when it's taken frequently, as well as partially by hereditary tendencies. Frequently, individuals will definitely start making use of medicine for satisfaction or because it handles countless of their signs. Yet with time, they begin taking it an enhancing variety of typical and also furthermore increase the dosages. Eventually, they're no longer able to run without it.

Taking care of reliance is hard, as well as it frequently needs a mix of medicine, psychiatric therapy, in addition to similarly team treatment or help networks. Today, some researchers are uncovering that CBD might similarly be made use of as an equivalent treatment option, helping people to quit making use of it in addition to minimizing their withdrawal signs and symptoms and also signs. Right here are the most existing research studies on the subject.

CBD in addition to opioids

An opioid is an item with effective sedative impacts. It's very successful in taking care of furthermore one of one of the most severe sorts of pain, along with can in addition create feelings of bliss. Some sort of opioid medications are authorized, like codeine, morphine, along with also oxycodone. A couple of other types of opioids like heroin, opium, along with furthermore fentanyl, are prohibited.

Accredited or otherwise, opioids can trigger dependence as well as furthermore uneasy withdrawal signs for those that try to leave them. This is fretting due to the reality that they're normally suggested as drugs for those dealing with persistent discomfort.

CBD can assist people with consistent pain to continue to be clear of winding up being addicted to opioids by functioning as a various pain reliever. Some looks into have actually revealed that CBD can be a very efficient medicine, likewise for clients with the discomfort that is tough to treat. In a great deal of situations, CBD could still not be effective sufficient to change opioids. Nonetheless, it can still be made use of together with opioid-based medicine, lowering the option of opioids that discomfort sufferers take.

And also, even for individuals that struggle with reliance on drugs like heroin or morphine, CBD can be a type of treatment. Scientists started studying the results of CBD on those with opioid addiction over a year ago. In 2009, they observed the end results of daily CBD on rats with heroin dependency.

They discovered that taking CBD reduced heroin-seeking activities-- basically, making the rats a lot less addicted. The results of CBD lasted well after the last dosage, reducing heroin cravings also 2 weeks down the line. In a 2013 study, scientists had a look at the influences of CBD on the reward system of our minds. They located that taking CBD lowered the "boosting residential properties" of opioids.

The strengthening structures are the impacts the medications have on the brain, essentially giving substantial benefit signals that make you really feel thrilled. What this recommends is that taking CBD could make opioids much less "pleasing." Simply put, people that take them for discomfort surveillance would certainly still obtain the discomfort alleviation they need out of them, yet they would certainly not genuinely feel as much of the psychological motivation that makes them addictive.

CBD along with pure nicotine

Cigarettes can be very addictive due to the fact that they consist of pure nicotine, a psychoactive particle with a trustworthy impact on the brain. Today, we're starting to comprehend that the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial function in nicotine addiction.

In a 2013 research study, scientists gave a CBD inhaler or a sugar pill to cigarette smokers that were attempting to give up. After a week, those who were given CBD smoked 40% less cigarettes than those in the sugar pill control team. The scientists concluded that CBD would definitely make a fantastic capacity therapy for those with pure nicotine reliance.

CBD along with energizers

Stimulant medications like medication, amphetamines in addition to meth are numerous of among one of the most habit-forming products around. With routine usage, people can establish a strong reliance that needs significant treatment. These regimens in a big part of the truth that stimulants interfere with the mind's reward system. Taking a stimulant releases big amounts of dopamine at one time, which uses a satisfying experience of joy. Yet as without delay as an exclusive stopped taking the product, they will most definitely feel a trusted low because their brain says goodbye to creates dopamine appropriately.

In 2013, a group of researchers concentrated on the state of cannabinoid receptors in rats with medication dependence. They uncovered that the endocannabinoid system played an essential function psychological chemistry of people addicted to drugs. Rats that depended upon medicines had reduced selections of CB1 receptors, which recommends that their endocannabinoid system was not working as it should. By boosting the task of the endocannabinoid system, CBD could counterbalance that effect, revive the balance in the bodies of people addicted to medications.

A 2016 study subjected that CBD might control the dopamine path in the mind, combating the effects of amphetamines. This utilizes us really hope that might be used to help people addicted to amphetamines and likewise bring their mind chemistry back to typical in order to take care of withdrawal signs and symptoms.

Different various other valuable effects of CBD

These researches disclose that CBD can be crucial in decreasing yearnings as well as likewise revive healthy and balanced along with well balanced mind chemistry in individuals with medication addictions. Yet that's not where its advantages quit. CBD has various other outcomes on the mental disorders that might make it dependable in taking care of withdrawal indicators.

As an instance, CBD screens solid anti-anxiety homes. Stress and anxiety, in addition to anxiousness and also stress and anxiety and anxiety, are truly normal when people quit taking a product they have actually ended up being reliant on. Taking CBD may help them really feel calmer as they undergo this hard stage of the recovery procedure.

Gotten in touch with that stress and anxiety, individuals that experience medicine withdrawal signs generally have difficulty resting. Again, CBD could be essential as a result of the truth that it helps people rest much better, along with lowering nervousness.

Lastly, CBD has antidepressant residences, which can help people handling reliance escape a very decreased state of mind as they give up using a substance.

#CBD addictive

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Migraine is a complete headache

One out of every 5 women and one out of every 10 men have migraine problems. Although migraine is a complete headache, it also causes nausea, speech difficulties and temporary vision problems. There are elements that trigger migraine consisting of four phases as predrome, aura, attack and postdrome. Temperature, high humidity, stress, hunger, heavy odors, lodos, seasonal changes, any flickering light, cigarette smoke, unhealthy diet, meal skipping, menstrual period and birth control pills are among the triggers of migraine. Drinks and foods containing all kinds of caffeine, salami, sausage, snack-type foods and chocolate can also be shown as foods that trigger migraines.

What should I do to get rid of migraine attacks - To get rid of the attacks first, stay away from stress. If necessary, seek help from a specialist. - Exercise regularly, prevent both physical and mental ailments. Stay neither sleepless nor steal too much time to sleep. Depending on the person, it is recommended to sleep 6-8 hours a day. - It is recommended that you do not go out in the lodos if possible, since lordos weather is among the factors that trigger migraine attacks. - Avoid unhealthy snacks and try not to skip meals. - Avoid environments where sharp smells and bright lights are intense, especially high noise.

Foods good for migraine "Drink lots of water!" It is one of the healthy slogans you encounter almost everywhere. It is useful to underline that water, which is healing everywhere, also has a preventive effect on migraine. Being dehydrated can cause unbearable pain in our heads. For this reason, take care to consume 2-3 liters of water a day, especially when stress is experienced and migraine will knock on our door.

Our second slogan is "Eat Healthy!" Remember, one way to fight headaches is through foods rich in calcium and magnesium. For this, place dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage at the top of your market list. However, make room for seafood and soy products containing magnesium, garlic and oatmeal in your kitchen.

Good news for bitter lovers According to scientific data, consuming hot peppers is good for brain functions, while relaxing the nervous system. For this reason, even if there is no definitive scientific judgment, we can say that hot pepper is good for migraine.

consume serotonin Here is another known fact that when the level of the hormone serotonin decreases, the risk of migraine attacks increases. Therefore, we consume plenty of serotonin-rich nuts, almonds and walnuts, milk, sesame seeds and whole grains. Knowing what type of migraine you have allows you to better manage the symptoms of your condition.

What type of migraine is yours? Hemiplegic Migraine This type of migraine, which is more common in children than in adults, manifests itself in chronic, seizures. The most important detail in the diagnosis of this migraine type is paralysis covering a certain area and may continue between 15 minutes and 1 hour depending on the severity of the migraine. It will be useful to consult a doctor immediately, as the headache in hemiplegic migraine may be energetic with a stroke (brain attack). Migraine with Aura The tingling that occurs on the face and hands before or during migraine is accompanied by migraine pain following the formation of excess light in the eye. Symptoms of intense headache, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea occur in normal migraine, and emotional disturbances and temporary vision problems manifest themselves. Similar treatment method is applied with various medications as in migraine without aura. Abdominal Migraine It often includes severe abdominal pain in children, rarely seen in adults, which can also cause headaches. Although it does not contain severe headache like a normal migraine disorder, recurrent attacks of severe nausea and vomiting may occur. Once diagnosed, it can be treated with drugs used for migraines such as beta-blockers and antidepressants. Menstrual Migraine The reason why women are known as headaches is because they are 3 times more common in women than men. It was named as menstrual migraine because the attacks were seen as severe migraine attacks especially during menstrual periods. Generally, premenstrual pain can last for a few days and psychological changes and cramps occur with it. Preventive treatments and hormone regulators are applied for the pain that occurs. Eye Migraine (Ocular Migraine) It occurs in the vessels that nourish the eye due to temporary spasm and its symptoms are usually temporary and painless. It has two different types, retinal and ophthalmoplegic. Retinal migraine is a recurrent visual discomfort in a single eye and is temporary. Its symptoms last about 30 minutes. Ophthalmoplegic migraine, on the other hand, is more rare and is manifested by visual impairment and impairment, low eyelid, strabismus, and enlarged pupil due to the paralysis of the nerves controlling eye movements. Although it is a frightening type of migraine, it is generally harmless and resolves on its own within 30 minutes without taking any medication supplements. If possible, you should not skip your meals, stay away from alcohol, and factors that affect migraine such as stress and sleep problems should be avoided. Vestibular Migraine (Headache Vertigo) Unfortunately, migraine is not a well-known disease in our country, so patients think of sinusitis in the first place. The diagnosis of these episodes can be made very difficult by doctors, in the form of vertigo, which occurs with or without a headache, and crises in which accompanying symptoms are observed. Mostly young people and middle-aged women have crises that coincide with their menstrual periods. Perception impairment, dizziness, light and sound sensitivity may occur. Some patients may also experience severe dizziness, up to the degree of fainting. There is no definitive treatment option in vestibular migraine. By avoiding migraine-triggering factors, you take the first step for treatment. Caffeinated beverages, chocolate, salt, sleep disorder, bright light, excessive noisy environments, intense smell and stress should be avoided. Chronic Migraine It is a type of migraine that lasts 15 days or more. Most people may experience these painful attacks once or twice a month, but this does not prevent them from living their normal lives. The use of excessive medicines plays a major role in the migration of migraine to chronic. Acupuncture and botox are among the chronic migraine treatments. Botox applied to the points between the eyebrows and temples is effective in migraine pain caused by compression of the nerves coming out of the brain, but unfortunately it does not affect every type of migraine. Since the effect of botox, which lasts for about 6 months, is over, your muscles will continue to work and your migraine pain may start again. Doc. Dr. Halit Yerebakan Read the full article

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pommunism · 6 years

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so your pet has had a seizure - now what?

watching your pet have a seizure - whether it’s “fly biting” or a total grand mal - can be a deeply traumatic experience. maybe they were sleeping when it happened. maybe they were romping around with their favorite toy and suddenly fell over. regardless, now they’re flailing, their neck is rigid, they’ve lost control of their bowels and bladder, and if you’re like me when my dog first had a grand mal, you’re probably crying. so, what do you do?

first of all, what do seizures look like? in animals, they can manifest in many different ways. a generalized/grand mal, or the most extreme seizure, is when they lose total consciousness, fall over, become rigid, and spasm or paddle their legs like they’re swimming. many tend to urinate or defecate during this time. some stop breathing and turn blue. some drool excessively. some seizures are more minor and the animal may briefly lose consciousness, go limp, stare off into space unresponsively, or have facial twitches. some seizures are psychomotor, meaning they manifest as weird repetitive behaviors such as frantic tail chasing, lip smacking, snapping at the air (”fly biting”), excessive vocalizing, or aggression that are unusual for that specific animal. one animal can have different types of seizures. my dog usually has full-body generalized seizures, but when she was first started on phenobarbital, those eased up into facial twitches.

make sure your pet is away from harmful objects. this includes cords, sharp objects, furniture legs, etc - anything that can cause injury. they are completely unconscious at worst and disoriented at best and don’t understand where they are in relation to their surroundings. do not put your hands anywhere near their mouths. their jaws are also affected by muscle contractions and can reflexively snap down. it has absolutely no reflection on your relationship because they don’t know they’re doing this. the best thing you can do is gently move them to an open area and wait it out. i try to slip a puppy pad or towel under mine because she’s inclined to urinate.

time the seizure. this is SO critical, not just for you but for your vet. before i started using the stopwatch on my phone, i was trying to estimate it just by observation and i was surprised to realize i was overestimating it by a full minute and in reality, her seizures were roughly 10-20 seconds in duration. a seizure that approaches five minutes is an immediate medical emergency.

monitor their recovery. the recovery phase, also called the post-ictal phase, varies wildly between dogs. they may be unconscious for awhile. if possible, it’s a good idea to check the color of their gums and tongues by using something like a nail filer or wooden tongue depressor so you’re not sticking your fingers in their mouth. pink is good, purple means they are very low on oxygen, but if they’re breathing normally they should pink up. wrap ice packs and place them on their bellies and footpads or squirt alcohol on their footpads. overheating is the biggest complication of seizures, especially for overweight animals. they may have lost control of their bowels and bladder, so you can clean them up as best you can. it doesn’t hurt to pet them and speak softly to them. some may pop up and act almost normal. others may wake up but be temporarily blind, disoriented, clumsy, clingy, aloof, aggressive, hungry, thirsty, or have other behavioral changes for an hour or so afterwards.

write down everything that happened. this includes the date, the time the seizure started, the duration of the seizure, description of the seizure, any changes you might have noticed shortly before onset, and what their recovery was like. i keep a seizure journal in the form of index cards. this not only helps you keep track of seizures - especially if there are more than one - but helps you and your vet look at patterns and frequency. some don’t seem to have any triggers, but others do. stress is a common one. our groomer has had to bring a dog to treatment more than once because it started seizing as soon as he put it in the tub.

are seizures an emergency? when in doubt, my answer is always yes, please take it to the vet as soon as possible. however, i understand that sometimes these things happen after hours and emergency services can be expensive. in this case, i’ll tell you to look at context. one seizure by itself isn’t necessarily an emergency, as long as it’s not secondary to another event - trauma, liver complications (is your animal yellow?), poison, etc are all events that demand immediate attention by a vet, seizures or no. if your animal has more than one seizure in a 24 hours period, that’s called clustering, and is a medical emergency. having one seizure lowers the threshold, making them more susceptible to having them. the more they have, the less time they have to recover from the previous one, meaning their brains aren’t completely able to stop misfiring and can potentially lead to the worst case scenario: status epilepticus. this happens when the brain can’t stop misfiring, period, and the pet can’t stop seizing. status epilepticus refers to a seizure that lasts five minutes or longer. this is an absolute emergency. your pet’s brain will essentially fry itself and lead to permanent brain damage and death. personally, i would have my emergency vet on the phone once my dog hit the 3 minute mark.

what happens at the vet? your vet will want background, not just about the seizure itself but the context of it and history of the pet. they may want to do blood work and x-rays. ct scans and mris are great, but out of most people’s means. animals from pet stores or backyard breeders are more prone to epilepsy because of poor breeding practices, such as inbreeding. certain dog breeds are more prone to epilepsy, such as herding dogs, boxers, and cocker spaniels. the age of the pet matters - very young animals may have a liver defect called a portosystemic shunt, while much older animals are more likely to have a brain tumor. it can be an emotionally draining appointment.

epilepsy can be managed. if your pet is diagnosed with epilepsy, the good news is that most pets respond to medication and can have normal lifespans. the first drug of choice is phenobarbital. it’s inexpensive and very effective. chronic use may eventually impact the liver, so your pet will have to have routine testing to ensure it’s in the proper range and its liver is still functioning well. some pets can stay on nothing but phenobarb their whole lives. sometimes you may be given diazepam - aka valium - that you can administer rectally to stop seizures. potassium bromide and zonisamide are most commonly used as a secondary anticonvulsant when phenobarb alone isn’t enough. keppra is also good, but less common and more expensive. instead of rectal diazepam, my dog is on intranasal midazolam, which is better to manage her problem with clustering. there are side effects, but they generally improve after a few weeks on the meds. it’s not unusual for pets to have breakthrough seizures even when they’re otherwise well-managed. some may have one seizure every 6 months. my dog clustered for no discernible reason not that long ago, but my vet and i agreed it didn’t warrant a change in meds.

the important thing to remember is that epilepsy is not a death sentence, and it doesn’t have to affect your pet’s quality of life. dogs and cats don’t have our level of awareness; believe it or not, they don’t suffer half as much having the seizure as you do watching it. my dog is as happy and stupid as ever - happier, in fact, because she actually had anxiety until she went on phenobarb. i genuinely believe she’s never been happier, not even compared to the seven years she lived without a single seizure. it’s not a burden to give her medicine twice a day (ALL my dogs’ favorite time of day, because “pill time!” means peanut butter) or always have one ear listening for the sound of her paddling on the floor, it truly isn’t. it’s just another routine, and one that keeps her healthy, happy, and by my side.

so your pet has had a seizure - now what? well, now you know you’re not alone, and whether it’s epilepsy or not, i hope this helped you in some small way.

#not to be weird but if y'all could reblog this i'd be happy?

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Understanding the Volatile evidence assortment

Most of the systems store information associated with this session in temporary type across registries, cache, and RAM. This information is well lost once the user switches the system off, leading to loss of the session data. Therefore, the primary responders got to extract it as a priority.This section explains why volatile information is vital, order of volatility, volatile information assortment methodology, and collection volatile data alongside tools.

Why Volatile information Important?

Volatile data refers to the data hold on within the registries, cache, and RAM of digital devices. This data is lost or erased whenever the system is turned off or rebooted. The volatile data is dynamic in nature and keeps on dynamic with time; therefore, the incident responders/investigators ought to be able to collect the information in real time.Volatile information exists within the physical memory or RAM and consists of method data, process-to-port mapping, method memory,network connections, writing board contents, state of the system, and so on. The incident responders/investigators should collect this information throughout the live information acquisition method.The first step to require when the tending security incident report is to amass volatile information. Volatile information is vital for investigation the crime scene as a result of it contains helpful data.

Volatile data includes:

Additional useful volatile data includes:

Running processes Logging information

Passwords in clear text Open ports and listening

Instant messages (IMs) applications

Executed console commands Registry information

Internet Protocol (IP) addresses System information

Trojan horse(s) Attached devices

Unencrypted data

This information assists in determinative a logical timeline of the safety incident and also the doable users accountable.

Order of Volatility

Incident responders/investigators should keep in mind that the whole information don't have an equivalent level of volatility and collect the foremost volatile information initial, throughout live acquisitions.

The order of volatility for a typical computer system is as follows:

Registers and cache

The information within the registers or the processor cache on the pc exists around for a matter of nanoseconds. They are there forever ever-changing and are the foremost volatile information.

Routing table, method table, kernel statistics, and memory

A routing table, ARP cache, kernel statistics data is within the normal memory of the pc. These are a small amount less volatile than the data within the registers, with the life associate usually nanoseconds.

Temporary file systems

Temporary file systems term to be gift for a extended time on the pc compared to routing tables, ARP cache, and so on. These systems square measure eventually over written or modified, generally in seconds or minutes later.

Disk or different storage media

Anything hold on a disk stays for a short time. However, sometimes, things might fail and erase or write over that information. Therefore, disk information also are volatile with a time period of some minutes.

Remote work and observance information associated with the target system

The data that goes through a firewall generates logs during a router or during a switch. The Totem may store these logs away. the matter is that these logs will over Write themselves, generally every day later, associate hour later, or per week later. However, usually they're less volatile than a tough drive.

Physical configuration and topology

Physical configuration and topology are less volatile and have additional lifetime than another logs.

Archival media

A DVD-ROM, a fixed storage or a tape will have the smallest amount volatile information as a result of the digital data isn't planning to amendment in such information sources mechanically any time unless broken beneath a physical force.

Volatile information assortment Methodology

The volatile information assortment plays a serious role within the crime scene investigation. to confirm no loss occur throughout the gathering of vital proof, the investigators or incident responders ought to follow the right methodology and supply a documented approach for playing activities during a accountable manner.

Discussed below is that the bit-by-bit procedure for the volatile information assortment methodology:

Step 1: Incident Response Preparation

Eliminating or anticipating every kind of security incident or threat isn't doable. However, to gather every kind of volatile information, responders should be able to react to the safety incident with success. The incident responders attempting to assemble volatile information should have expertise in collection volatile information, correct permissions, and authorization from incident manager or security administrator or an individual in authority should be taken before assembling information.

The following things ought to be in situ before an event occurs:

At least answerer toolkit response disk

An incident response team IRT or selected 1st answerer

Forensic-related policies that leave rhetorical information assortment

Step 2: Incident Documentation

Ensure to store the logs and profiles in organized and decipherable format. as an example, use naming conventions for rhetorical tool output, record time stamps of log activities and embrace the identity of the rhetorical investigator or incident answerer. Document all the knowledge concerning the safety incident wants and maintain a book to record all actions throughout the forensic assortment. Mistreatment the primary answerer toolkit book helps to decide on the most effective tools for the investigation.

Step 3: Policy Verification

Ensure that the actions planned don't violate the present network and laptop usage policies and any rights of the registered owner or user likewise.

Points to think about for policy verification:

Read and examine all the policies signed by the user of the suspicious laptop

Determine the rhetorical capabilities and limitations of the incident answerer by decisive the legal rights together with a review of federal statutes of the user.

Step 4: Volatile information assortment Strategy

Security incidents don't seem to be similar. the primary answerer toolkit book and also the queries from the graphic to form the volatile information assortment strategy that suits true and leaves a negligible quantity of footprint on the suspicious system ought to be used.

Devise a method supported concerns like the sort of volatile information, the supply of the info, kind of media used, and sort of association. make certain to possess enough area to repeat the whole info.

Step 5: Volatile information assortment Setup

Volatile information assortment setup includes following steps:

Establish a trustworthy command shell

Do not open or use a command shell or terminal from the suspicious system. This minimizes the footprint on the suspicious system and restricts the triggering of any reasonably malware put in cri the system.

Establish the transmission and storage methodology

Identify and record the information the info the information transmission from the live suspicious laptop to the remote data assortment system, as there'll not be enough area on response disk to gather rhetorical tool output. For example: internet cat and crypt cat that transmit information remotely via a network.

Ensure the integrity of forensic tool output

Compute AN MD5 hash, of the forensic tool output to confirm integrity and acceptableness.

Step 6: Volatile information assortment method

Record the time, date, and command history of the system

To establish AN audit path generate dates and times whereas capital punishment every rhetorical tool or command

Start a command history to document all the forensic assortment activities. Collect all doable volatile info from the system and network

Do not shut clown or restart a system beneath investigation till all relevant volatile information has been recorded

Maintain a log of all actions conducted on a running machine

Photograph the screen of the running system to document its state

Identify the OS running on the suspect machine

Note system date, time and command history, if shown on screen, and record with the current actual time

Check the system for the utilization of whole disk or tile encoding

Do not use the executive utilities on the compromised system throughout an investigation, and significantly use caution once running diagnostic utilities

As every forensic tool or command is dead, generate the date and time to ascertain an audit path

Dump the RAM from the system to a forensically sterile removable storage device

Collect different volatile CAS information and save to a removable memory device

Determine proof seizure methodology of hardware and any extra artifacts on the disc drive which will be determined to be of evidentiary value}

Complete a full report documenting all steps and actions taken

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