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anxietyproblem · 9 months
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I haven't seen a lot of discussion about anxiety disorders as disabilities even though they impact so many people's lives, including my own. So I'm just here to say... Happy disability pride month to everyone with anxiety disorders.
Happy disability pride month to those who can't drive, make phone calls, go out, or do other things because of their anxiety.
Happy disability pride month to those whose anxiety is trivialized or joked about, or who have been told to "grow up."
Happy disability pride month to those with selective mutism, lots of stuttering, or other issues with speech.
Happy disability pride month to those with frequent or severe panic attacks.
Happy disability pride month to those whose anxiety has led them to self harm.
Happy disability pride month to those with physical manifestations of their anxiety, from appearance like hair loss to health issues like heart problems and fainting.
Happy disability pride month to those whose anxiety is worsened by other conditions.
Happy disability pride month to those with anxiety service dogs, AAC, medication, or other aids, including things that other people insist they "don't really need."
Happy disability pride month to those who need support or treatment but can't access it.
Your struggles are real and you're so much stronger than you think. Thank you for making it this far. 🩵
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ananxiousadhdadult · 2 years
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safe-haven-safe-place · 3 months
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thisisocd · 9 months
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SUDs Check-in!
What are SUDs?
SUDs stands for Subjective Units of Distress. It's the fanciest way possible of saying "Rate your emotional pain". Some people use a scale of 0-100 (yes, really), but I prefer 0-10 when I work with students. I think that, otherwise, it gets way too overwhelming!
Note: if you clicked on option 10, you might want to check out my crisis tips.
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sugarhai · 8 months
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the-anxious-skeleton · 6 months
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Take a deep breath, breathe. Know that you are loved and that I am proud of you!
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superectojazzmage · 2 years
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I think in my experience with it, the best/funniest way to describe living with OCD/anxiety issues/intrusive thoughts is that it feels like having a Tumblr user who sends anon hate in your brain; a loud, annoying, pathetic little voice that jumps to the most ridiculous, disgusting, uncharitable, nonsensical, bad faith, and upsetting-to-you-personally hot take on almost everything you do, see, like, believe, think, enjoy, and feel. And it harasses/bullies you by spamming these takes at you repetitively and demanding you engage with them, but the only way to really deal with it is learn to distinguish it from your real anons/thoughts and ignore it as the powerless deranged weakling it is because engaging with it is useless and just encourages it to keep bugging you.
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tailoroffates · 7 months
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Safety Signals For The Anxious, And Why They Help.
Hey-hi! I am TailorOfFates and I’m back again to chat about yet another aspect of anxiety! Safety Signals… Many people have asked me about the face mask I wear. No, it’s not to protect me from covid, it’s filled with holes you sillies. Though, this question actually brings us to the topic of todays rant. See, the previously ignorant version of me used to call them safety items, but after doing my research and checking around I’ve learned that they’re actually called “Safety Signals.” This can be anything from playing a favored song or playlist, a comforting item, or even just a friendly face.
Safety signals are things that help us to feel comfortable while we are outside of our comfort zone, making it easier to cope with unfamiliar or even chaotic environments. This was officially named when researchers of both Weill Cornell Medicine and Yale University conducted a test where they taught a group of people (and mice) to associate safety with colored shapes and simple tones. They then exposed the group to a threatening object and of course, the people undergoing the test had the expected response, they got anxious, however, when shown the same threatening item with the addition of the associated safety signals the threat perceived by the group was significantly reduced.
Now, as I mentioned earlier “safety signals” can be produced by anything that brings the person in question comfort. Fun fact, you ever notice how children have issues outgrowing safety blankets and favored toys? Well, that’s because they are technically safety signals and they allow them to face new experiences with a calmer mindset. You hear that? Anxious people are basically just big children. Please be patient with us, we’re trying! So I’m going to assign those of you who are anxious a little homework. I know, I know, homework sucks, but I bet you it’ll help! The assignment is to study yourself so you can learn what your safety signals are, and once you figure them out, test them in areas that usually induce anxiety. Remember to take your baby steps. Try not to overstimulate yourself and day by day you may be able to use these safety signals to reduce your overall anxiety. They work pretty well for me. I personally have 6 safety signals. My vape, my phone & headphones (this includes the music I listen to and I consider it all as one item), my housecoat or a similar style of comfortable and soft coat, my water bottle, and my backpack (which I usually use to store things I think I might need when traveling away from my home). These items serve to help me feel more comfortable when I exit my comfort zone and by discovering your own safety signals you may be able to ease your anxieties in your own way.
That’s all I have for you today, but for those of you who have your own safety signals, I’d love to hear about them and how they help you. Stay safe out there, and remember, anxiety isn’t something you need to struggle through alone, so let’s do our best to help each other turn anxiety attacks into anxiety hacks! Bye-bye <3
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mildlysedat3d · 2 months
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anxietyproblem · 9 months
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emlaux · 4 months
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I don't know why I bite.
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ghostyv · 1 year
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Guys I’m so incredibly proud of myself. I am living proof it DOES get better. A year ago today i had the worst panic attack of my life. I’ve come so so so far since then. I’m so much happier now—I’m doing wonderfully. I’m flourishing and having a great time. Are there still hard times? Of course life isn’t without them, but I’m doing so so SO much better. It’s amazing how much can change in a year.
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Daily reminder
I think rolls or just one big roll of flubber on a belly is cute on absolutely anyone
Those giant purple stretch marks on your arms or thighs are just as pretty as the thin silver ones at the bottom of your stomach
soft jawlines literally look like they could be in a painting, they're also just as gentle to kiss
Big arms = big hugs, you don't need thin arms to be feminine or strong big arms to be masculine, you don't even need toned arms, fuck standards
bony hips or legs are immaculate and still as soft and gentle as anyone elses
bodies that aren't hourglass shaped or bigger people without curves are fucking hot af
We're all sexy here, there's no bad body especially when it's functional as that's it's whole purpose and if someone can't love you due to a way a thing on your body is shaped and presented, fuck them.
You deserve to feel loved and beautiful with all your curves and/or lack of at any stage in your life.
Bodies age and change so don't let people's expectations of them change you <3
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