Maomao And The Moon

so i read master and the apprentice and oh my god

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I can't donate but i hope for the best!!

I hate to be That Gay™️

but my parents are homophobic and recently kicked me out of their home. I’m a full time college student and will be renting a place for winter break in my college town. Since they kicked me out I have no vehicle and only the funds I’ve saved the past year. I have an emotional support cat (named Beef) and am on anxiety meds that have made a previously debilitating mood disorder stable.

I’m getting a job but I’d really like some help staying afloat this winter if you are willing to share this post or donate even as little as a dollar to my gofundme.

I am an artist and will also be taking commissions during this time (please check my Instagram, Autumnnotgrace, if you are interested in that!! If nothing else I love to interact with people there!)

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Thanks so much for reading through this! Have a happy winter, I know I’ll be doing my best to!

the codywan pipeline from “oh who’s this guy they’re shipping my darling obi-wan with?” to “Cody is my favorite character ever and I am not normal about it” is so real and I am prime evidence of that

I love how all the “signs” of people lying are symptoms of adhd or autism because when I listen to people listing off these so called signs Im just like…cool so none of these people will ever trust what I say apparently lmao. Lemme just break down the ones that I do:

1. “Avoiding Eye Contact”

Autism. I hate eye contact

2. “Weird Ticks or Fiddling With Body”

Autism. I’m textile and I like to touch things

3. “Putting Objects Between You and Themself”

Autism. I don’t like people getting too close because I have a bubble and I hate being touched, breathed on, etc

4. “Weird Facial Expressions/Not Emoting Enough”

Autism. Emoting is something that i have to consciously do and sometimes I get tired

5. “Adding Unnecessary Details/Talking Too Long”

Autism and Adhd. I can get obsessive with small details, slip up and miss my cue to let someone else talk, and get too excited about something that seems unimportant to others

6. “Sudden Pauses/Trouble Remembering Detail”

Adhd. I can be on a roll with what Im saying and in the next second forget absolutely everything. Then I have to mentally back track to the beginning of the conversation- sometimes going as far as reexamining my surroundings- just to catch my train of thought again

7. “Answering a Question With a Question”

Autism. I feel like this one applies to many people who aren’t even on the spectrum but sometimes I just want to make sure I understand the question dude

8. “They Tell a Story That Keeps Changing”

Adhd. Sometimes I tell things drastically differently because I’ve gotten sick of telling it the exact same way, but the important details will stay the same

Important rules/tips I've learned as an adult that helped with anxiety

If people are mad at you, it's their responsibility to tell you, not your responsibility to guess

If they're mad at you in secret anyways, they're the ones in the wrong, not you

If people don't like what you're doing, it's their responsibility to tell you

If they say it's fine when it's really not, they're the ones in the wrong, not you

People are allowed to be wrong about you

If they are wrong about you, wait for them to bring it up, because if you try to, you will inevitably overcorrect

Some people are committed to misunderstanding you. You will not win arguments against them. Yes, even if you explain your point of view. They do not care. Drop it

The worst thing that will happen from a first-time offense is being told not to do it again. Maybe with a replacement if you broke something

You can improve relationships and gauge willingness to talk to you by giving compliments. It's like a daily log-in bonus and nobody thinks twice about it

Most things are better after you sleep on them

Most things are better after you have a meal

Most things are better after you shower

Your brain makes up consequences that are irrational. If the worst DOES come to pass and someone acts like they do in your head, they are overreacting, and you are entitled to say "what the fuck"

If your chest hurts after you feel like you've made a social error, that's called rejection-sensitive dysphoria. It means your anxiety is so bad that it's causing you physical pain, which is a good indicator that you're overreacting. Tense yourself, hold it for 20 seconds, let it go, then find a distraction

If you're suddenly angry at someone after you feel like you made a social error, that's also rejection-sensitive dysphoria. You are going to feel annoyed about it for awhile, but being genuinely pissed off is your anxiety trying to find something to blame to take the responsibility off your shoulders, and getting scared because it can't justify itself. Deep breaths, ask yourself how much you ACTUALLY want to be angry at that person, then find a distraction

"Sour grapes" is more healthy for you than stewing. Deciding you don't like someone who's perpetually annoyed with you, won't talk to you, etc. makes letting go of anxiety over them easier

If people don't like you, they will find reasons to be annoyed with you when they otherwise wouldn't. If people do like you, they will find reasons NOT to be annoyed with you when they otherwise would. People do not ping-pong between the two

You DO have to make a conscious choice not to think about something. If you're having trouble circling back to it, say out loud that you're done thinking about it and why. Then find a distraction

When you're upset, part of you is going to want to make false bids for attention (suddenly texting differently, heavy sighs, etc. but when someone asks you about it, you tell them it's nothing). Do not listen to it. You gain nothing from it except more misery

People like to help people they care about. It makes them feel good about themselves

If you think you're insufferable for needing help, see above. Yes, really. They get a serotonin kick from it

If you think you're insufferable for mannerisms you have, you either have to consciously choose not to do them, or accept that they're part of the package that comes with you. Being apologetic about existing does nothing except make you more miserable

If you do things you don't like when you feel meh about it, it makes it easier to do them when you hate it

If you avoid things you don't like when you feel meh about it, it reinforces and magnifies how bad it feels when you hate it

Seriously. Read those last two points again. If you can make yourself make a phone call when you've got nothing to lose, you will slowly lose that panic you get when you have to make a phone call you haven't prepared for. You do have to CONSCIOUSLY take that step

Hobbies that make you care for something get rid of that nagging feeling that you're not doing enough. Go grow some rosemary

If you don't engage with your hobbies regularly, you will feel miserable, and anxiety will spike

Hobbies are things that give you a bit of happiness. They do not have to be organized or named to do that. Go be creative in something. Play with coins. Make up lists. Start a new WIP

No one cares what you look like

If people point out things they don't like about how you look unprompted, they are being rude. You are entitled to say "what the fuck"

People who like you will find you pretty to some degree. Minor things about your appearance go completely unnoticed. Literally, scars and dots and blemishes do not register to someone who likes your company

You looking at yourself in the mirror is 10x more closely than anyone is going to look at you

If you're anxious about your body type, and you're creatively inclined, make/write an oc with that same shape. Give them nice things and make other characters love them. Put them on adventures. You'll start to see yourself in the mirror more kindly

You care about wording and perfect lines/colors way more than anyone who views your work ever will

Sometimes when you're upset, you're going to feel like not eating. Do not do that. Not eating makes you more miserable

Same with things you normally enjoy. Denying yourself helps no one. You are punishing yourself for being sad. Stop it

Both of these will take conscious decision to break the habit of. Make yourself do it anyways, and it will slowly get easier

And again, to reiterate: If someone is mad at you, it is THEIR responsibility to tell you, not your responsibility to guess

arachkids

my body, tearfully: when sleep???

me: my dude we just woke up!! It’s time for wakefulness and doing things and Productivity

my body, weeping: but???? when sleep?????

i dunno if this is adhd or just a personality quirk

but im 500 times more likely to see something through if someone BESIDES myself benefits from it  then if just i do

Made this to help promote @markiplier‘s Charity Stream on December 1st! One of the many reasons I love this guy is his determination to use his platform as a way to help others (plus, he’s so dang funny). If you can tune in, I know it’ll be a blast. Anyway, Mark, I hope you enjoy! <3