ESPECIALLY This

the concept and idea of “you can always start trying to be a better person” is extremely important to me both in media and irl and i continue to be deeply deeply disturbed by the trend on this site pushing that these ideas in media are bad writing or even morally reprehensible

because theyd rather someone stay terrible or just straight up die than become a better person 

from a compassionate point of view it’s deeply distressing and from a pragmatic point of view it’s outright frustrating

it’s fucked up. 

“You’re not a mental health advocate if the only mental illnesses you’re comfortable discussing are depression and anxiety.”

— Project LETS

I get so sad sometimes abt how I can't just be queer and it not b a big deal to my parents. It's just sucks

Survival tips (for when you're at the lowest)

- Try sitting upright in your bed instead of laying down. It's a que to your body that it's not sleepy time

- Have your phone in the bed? Listen to music or look at a thing you like. Or text somebody and ask them to encourage you, or if you live with them/they live close to you, ask them to bring you something you want. Like food. Or their company

- Keep easily accessible snacks by your bed/in your room at all times. Anything from dried fruit packets to chips bags to just drinks. It's not a meal but it's food, and gives you a good start to go get more

- Have a lamp or whatever other light source than your phone, that you can switch on when you wake up. Also a que to your body that it's not sleepy time

- Have very-little-prepare or no prepare foods in your pantry/fridge. Protein bars, those packets of ham/turkey/chicken that are ready sliced for bread, literally just bread, ready to drink yogurts or smoothies..

- Throw eating guilt out of your life asap. Food is literally only meant to be consumed. An unhealthy food or snack is better than none at all.

- Compliment people, or say meaningful things to the ones you love. Your dog. A friend. An internet mutual. It doesn't have to be alot and it doesn't have to be written well. Just let em know that you appreciate whatever thing about them

- Put on one (1) additional article of clothing. Your fave accessory. Socks. Pants. A hoodie. You'll feel better about yourself

- Put one (1) dirty item in the dishwasher. Or hamper for dirty clothes. You can put more. But just one is enough

- Not enough energy/motivation to upkeep a professional level of hygiene? No problem. Run your hair under the sink. Wipe down your face, or armpits with a cloth. Put on some deodorant. Brush your hair, even if it's still tangled afterwards. Brush your teeth. Toothpaste not mandatory. Toothbrush not mandatory. It can be a wet cloth too. Or gum with xylitol. Blow your nose. Wash your hands. Any of these. You'll feel better about yourself

- Cry. If you need to, let it out. It can be for any littlest or "dumbest" reason. But just cry if you have to. It makes the good chemicals come to your brain after

- Do something you like. Whatever makes you feel better. Don't feel like doing anything? Don't do anything. Just sit. Have a comfy position. Just look at your surroundings. Think about whatever, as long as you don't spiral into bad thoughts. Or don't think about anything. Head empty. You aren't required to do anything but live.

Anyone is free to add onto this!! These have been what's helped (and still does) me through the worst, when you're literally just struggling to be a human being. I hope any of this helps!

WAIT HOLY FUCK THIS IS SO ACCURATE!

How the signs end up depressed

Aries: No ability to take action.  Make them feel old.  Ruin their confidence.  Get hurt being to impulsive.

Taurus: Things they value are taken away.  Losing things they love.  Running out of money.  Struggling to Survive.

Gemini: Not having enough stimulation.  Being bored.  Being forced into repetitive task work.  Being forced to grow up.

Cancer: Vulnerabilities are exposed. Feeling uncomfortable.  Losing something they are devoted to.  Privacy is violated.  

Leo: The sense of life is robbed from them.  No fun. Creativity is Thwarted. Passion is rejected.  Assertiveness denied.

Virgo: Life is conflict.  Poor Health.  Critical input downplayed.  Everything seems dirty.  Feelings of inferiority justified.

Libra: There is no balance.  No one to communicate with.  Feeling ignored.  Intelligence downplay. Lack of Diplomacy.  Unjust behavior.

Scorpio: Comings to terms with everything dies. Rejection of power.  Intensity is downplayed.  Sexual advances are rejected.  Reached a truth that is unsatisfying.

Sagittarius: Abstract beliefs are rejected.  Freedom is restricted.  Growth potential is withheld. Philosophies/beliefs are negative.  Negative beliefs justify themselves.

Capricorn: Structure falling apart.  Resources are lacking. Struggles providing. Being to tired to work. Authority is removed.  No where left to climb..

Aquarius.  Having freedom rejected.  Voice is silenced.  Social causes are marginalized. Can’t fix the worlds problems.  Have nothing to offer society. 

Pisces:  Taking on everyone’s problems.  No protection from the harshness of reality.  Consuming depressing music.  Illogical or vague needs that can’t be met.  Spiritual beliefs that don’t bring them happiness in reality.

bInGO

I want to start restricting again just so I can feel like I'm working towards smth, accomplishing smth

But I won't