#epillepsy

[model-theory]

I think that it would be a significant improvement to tagging technology if we could entirely separate trigger tags and organisational tags at the code level. Tumblr is already experimenting with this via community labels, but it could go further.

My suggestion would be to have two essentially identical sets of tags - one specifically for triggers and one for organisation. Importantly, one should still be able to block tags from one or the other or both, if one so chose.

I recall that a few years ago I made a bit of art that included an intensely flashing gif, and in my attempt to be careful I tagged it with a lot of epillepsy-related warnings, including "#epillepsy" itself. I would later learn that people with epillepsy go to this tag for resources and community, oops! I think that this would be a nice solution to that sort of thing.

[maloosh-baloosh64]

Problem solverz was a bad show

But I liked it anyways. Its art style is ugly, but at least it’s creative. Every frame has so much going on in it for better or for worse. It looks like graffiti made by stoners. I love it for how ugly and loud it looks.

It’s a psychedelic mess. A million colors, a million pointless details, patterns galore. Heck I might even need to put a seizure warning on this. But for whatever reason I like the awfulness of this show’s art style.

[i-m-a-goner-takeitslow]

So I had my first run in ages and it felt so fucking good I stg I thoguht I was gonna grow wings and fily ( ignore the mess on my head, there’s a lot of new hair growing where the old one has fallen out ouch )

[kamaradka]

bathroom light at work started strobing me. epillepsy warning the ladies room is haunted

[don-sweattie]

@fatherfake

Drake - Controller (GAMER PARODY)

[lyraeon]

God I feel you on the meds crap. The doctor who normally signs off on my testosterone rx moved out of state and I had to cancel a check up with a new one thanks to the virus, so I'm just without my shots until further notice bc there's nobody to tell the pharmacy I'm allowed to renew it

oh no! isn’t it dangerous for you to be without them, too? or is that only in certain circumstances? I don’t know a ton about HRT but I know I’ve heard people express there being really serious consequences of missing more than a day or two.

one of mine’s to control epillepsy, but triggers for it are pretty rare, so mostly I’m just stuck facing down some time overwhelmed by depression :(

of course the epillepsy meds do have a ramp back up, as in if I’m off them for more than about 3 days I’m supposed to start from a tiny dose again, so I’ve decided already I’m cutting what I have in half to make them last *checks bottle* 14 more days, cuz at least that way I can go straight back to my full dosage when I get more >_

In my case it sounds like my psych from clear back in California might be willing to write me a script, but they can only write for there, so I’ll have to get someone to mail them to me... sigh. better than nothing if I can’t find something here.

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[lookingfornoonat2pm]

anti-psychosis #4(?)

hallucination seizes you,

a subcategory of epillepsis

to be made the force of another

a zombie or a cultist

a mass, moved

.

even now i feel the hoary vine

climbing over my stone-clothed body

any rage or force will soon be slowed

.

but the shadowy grasping ivy

serve to hide as well,

the shimmer that attaches to the stovetop

when it is spotless

or the timber of sax

over an undertone of laying next to you

and a stack of books

.

i can make the books a mattress pile

with a pea of aporia

i can make the books a tower of bricks

burying me for my ghost

.

but either way i'll sleep.

anti-psychotics are unwavering

on this matter.

[babyawacs]

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[thecheekybrunette]

!!!!! I'll keep the excitement level to a low low simmer ;D You do interviews for your stories?? I dont know if you ever mentioned that before but that is so cool. No wonder they're so well thought out! If you dont mind, what types of people do you interview?

I interview people who I know have something similar to a character I don’t know much about. Like I asked a bunch of former boyscouts questions about meetings and troupes, and I asked people with epillepsy and dyslexia their experiences... things like that!

[fenmere]

Here's a way that illustrates how one can be born plural. It's just one very obvious biological development as a clear example, but you should be able to imagine that there are other possibilities. When someone has really severe epilepsy, a method for literally saving their life is to sever their corpus callosum, disconnecting the two hemispheres of their brain from each other. This can halt the epillepsy in some cases, but it always results in dividing that person into two people, two consciousnesses, one in each hemisphere of the brain. And there've been quite a few experiments done on such patients to figure out what's going on that essentially prove this. Now, you can also be born without a corpus callosum. So, having it severed is the traumagenic way, and being born without it is the endogenic way. These are not DID systems, obviously. But they are plural people. Now, we also know that PTSD, CPTSD, and DID caused by trauma result in an altered brain. We don't know exactly what each alteration does, or why it results in the experiences that happen from it, but we can see via active MRI that traumatized brains are different from neurotypical brains. Here's the thing: There is NO reason to think that those differences HAVE to be caused by trauma. It is entirely possible for a human brain to develop from birth with them. Scientists have NEVER been able to rule that out. And if you pay actual attention to any of the scientific papers written about DID, OSDD, and plurality in general, you'll find that every single scientist makes room for that, even the abusive, biased ones who did really bad studies. Because if they didn't, they'd be laughed out of academia. This isn't to say that the spiritual and psychological methods are any less valid or important to recognize. Just, if you absolutely need some kind of material evidence to understand it, here you go. Something you really can't argue with.

I know you probably get this a lot, feel free to ignore or link me to the answer or something, but I'm confused about endo and voluntary systems. If a system is non traumagenic, where does it come from? I know it's different for everyone, but it has to have some cause, right? And, as for voluntary systems,,,, how does that work? How do you "choose" to have headmates with separate consciousnesses and personalities? No ill will intended with this, I'm just a very confused singlet, and don't really know anything about systems /gen

Sorry we got to this so late.

If a system is nontraumagenic, there’s a lot of things it can come from. Some people do believe they were just born plural, some people say their plurality came from other disorders, some people’s imaginary friends gain sentience (accidental tulpas), you can end up with a walk-in (usually spiritual in origin, basically another entity showing up in your brain fully formed)... This is only a few I can think of off the top of my head. 

As for voluntary systems, there’s tulpas (in very simple terms, you make your brain make another person through a lot of thought exercises and talking to someone as if they’re already there--though how it’s done may have changed in recent years), there’s soulbonds (usually spiritual, it means a mental connection to an external entity--usually fictional but not always) and probably more I’m forgetting.

There’s other ways to be plural, but I’m only listing some of the more common experiences and what they mean. If you need me to clarify anything, let me know, and if anyone wants to add on, feel free to do so!

[melonsauce]

Homestuck Progress

im scared there was a swirly lollipop and then epillepsy and jane fucking kicked jake in the fucking nuts and then they want a zillion babies (❍ ʖ̯❍) help

[treatyouright1-blog]

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[wcartistgroup]

Arts Council England project grant-key changes.

Arts Council England (ACE) have published some info about their project grant scheme opening. Here's a summary of key changes! (which will run until April 2021)

It says in the guidance they are particularly keen to support: - applications from individual creative practitioners (including time to think and plan) • research and development activity • organisational development activity • live activity that can be safely delivered within this period (rather than activity with a start date far in the future)  • activity that closely aligns with our Equality Objectives This is a slight change from before because there was no real mention of supporting individuals specifically. Organisational development activity could include things like make your theatre company more resilient / getting someone in to help you plan for the future. They have actually committed to make sure individuals are funded as much as organisations. They are also currently looking at ways to support individuals to write apps which they're yet to announce but a lot of relationship managers have started doing online sessions.

So keep an eye out for online webinars from your local cultural orgs! There will also be a different approach in answering the questions, ACE seem to recognise that our activity won't be the same as it used to be.  A few examples below:

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT "We know that public engagement, for example, is likely to involve smaller numbers of people for live activities at the moment, and/or a focus on engaging people through digital means." (So don't be afraid to be realistic about current engagement) "you might use this section to tell us how the work you’re proposing will mean you are better able to engage people with your work in the future" (You can also talk about the future, which might enable some people to do some longer-term planning)

MANAGEMENT " If an activity involves working with the public, you will need to have a plan in place to do this as safely as possible and manage risks effectively." (This means you should read the government COVID guidance - which we know is changing a lot) "We’ll ask everyone who is offered a grant in this period to confirm that they have an appropriate risk management plan in place" (This means you've got a document that says "If x happens, which is risky, then we'll do y".)

FINANCE "We have removed the requirement for a minimum 10 per cent match funding during this period." This is great but it's possible that some will still help the application, in-kind support like meetings with furloughed staff (consultancy) count towards this. If you want to get help from some furloughed staff check out the @ExchangeProjec and ask the staff member if they are happy to go down as in-kind support and what that "consultancy" would normally cost. You can also now apply as a public library which is great news. Turn around time will hopefully be under 6 weeks (under £15K) under 12 weeks (over £15K) so hopefully slightly quicker than before.

They have also refreshed the wording of some of the guidance so make sure you're reading the LATEST guidance. The main change is that they talk about their EQUALITY OBJECTIVES more so make sure you've read these. There's a link on the guidance document. One of the objectives is: "Improving access to creative and cultural activities to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds." which is great for us! The current strategy document for ACE is here: https://artscouncil.org.uk/letscreate This is the document that tells you what their priorities are, the document is REALLY LONG but there's a sort of summary on that link. It's always good to copy ACE language in your application.

The ACE phonelines are closed but you can still email them, in fact there's a question in the form that asks if you've spoken to anyone on the team so get their name if you speak to someone!

The Arts Council have also continued acccess suppoort which means ACE will pay someone to support you if you have an access requirement. The best way to organise this is to email the general email and tell them what you need, they'll put you in touch with the right person.

One of our lot @BoyAndPen is one of the @artsfundraising fellows this year and on Furlough part-time so happy to read + help within capacity. He also does access support work for disabled (usually neurodivergent / with epillepsy) applicants which ACE pay for so ask him.

[aceoftrashies]

Okay, I don’t have epillepsy or go through seizures, but these are so precious!!

If you have epillepsy or go through seizures, you are one tough cookie and you’re absolutely amazing. <3

I had a seizure this morning and now feel like crap so please take these short hcs of the Obey Me boys trying to help (this is my desperate bid to comfort myself ok leave me alone)

Lucifer

- Looks calm but absolutely panics. He just sees your eyes roll up into your head and you drop without warning, and for a horrible second he thinks you died

- Is smart enough not to grab you while you're seizing and just kneels beside you as it plays out

- When you resurface he scolds you in typical angry protective mama Luci fashion, asking if you're alright, angry that you worried him but so relieved that you don't seem to be injured

- Does some research afterwards and learns how best to help you if it happens again. Is much calmer the second time, and if it's not too violent, will hold your hand until you come back

Mammon

- Yes he's the one that cries, what about it?

- Listen. He loves you a lot, ok? Watching you suddenly lose consciousness and start, quote, "thrashin' around like that!" made him think you were doing death throes

- When you come to he's bawling, a total mess, hollering for his brothers (*cough* Lucifer) to come help you and begging you not to die

- Is clingy for DAYS afterwards, practically hovering over you and insistently holding your hand any chance he gets. Refuses to let you out of his sight and even spends the night in your room

- Never really gets used to your seizures and always panics a little when it happens. Is always a bit misty eyed at the end, because he really fucking loves you and would be devastated if you died on him! So no dying, ok?!

- Makes you promise not to die on him 🥺

Leviathan

- The first time it happens you two are squirreled away in his room, playing some new video game that he'd been eager to get his hands on. You suddenly get a really terrible hot flash and your whole head starts tingling, and you barely have time to warn him. "Levi, I'm gonna-" and that's all the further you get before you're slumping over

- You land semi on his shoulder, semi in his lap, and he jerks his arm away all confused, demanding why you're getting all touchy all of a sudden!

- Then notices that you're seizing and freezes on the spot. He just completely shuts down. Leviathan.exe has stopped working. Kind of blindly staring at you in horror because he has absolutely no idea what to do, what's going on

- He remains stiff as a board until it passes, and can barely squeak out an, "Are- Are you ok? Normie? H-Hey, no dying in my room! Not in game or irl!"

- After you explain what happened, he readjusts his floor gaming set up. Adds more pillows, and gets you a big comfy beanbag chair. That way, if it happens again, he doesn't have to worry about you falling or hitting your head

- Reads up a little bit on seizures and their cause (i.e. he specifically seeks out a manga that has an epileptic MC and takes it for fact, but. He's trying) and tries to make sure you don't come in contact with any crazy flashing lights or drink too much alcohol

Satan

- He is definitely the most prepared. Once you became a permanent fixture in their lives and he was undeniably fond of you, he read up on pretty much every human ailment known to man, from the common cold to the bubonic plague to even, yes, seizures.

- So when it happens, he's sure to catch you, making sure you don't hit your head and quickly lays you down on the floor. Makes sure you're spread out and aren't in danger of smacking anything. Puts your head in his lap as a cushion, and pays close attention to be sure you aren't going to bite your tongue

- Uses his sleeve to dab your forehead as you're coming out of it, asking in a surprisingly tender voice if you're alright. Asks if you're feeling dizzy or confused, asks your name, current location, age, etc., just to make sure that you're ok

- Makes you a nice mug of warm tea afterwards, puts you to bed if you're feeling tired after the ordeal, and even offers to read to you to help you calm down

Asmodeus

- You guys are having a bath when it starts, and he's just going on and on and on about how great you're going to look after his special new conditioner works it's magic and the bathwater rejuvenates your skin. He barely notices you suddenly slipping under the water

- Thankfully, the seizing causes splashing and then he notices, and of course freaks out. Grabs you under the arms and pulls you up above water, calling your name in a panic and wondering what's wrong!

- He gets you out of the bath and laid onto the floor, fretting that you had inhaled some water and clearly aren't ok!

- When it ends he's kneeling over you, sparkling tears streaming from his eyes, and you've barely started to sit up before he's throwing himself at you, sobbing into your neck and clinging. Demanding to know what that was, feverishly asking if you're alright, apologizing in a panic.

- When you tell him that yes, you're alright, he pulls back from the hug just enough to grab your cheeks in his hands and rain kisses all over your face, still sniffling because he was so worried!

- Begs you never to do that again, citing that he'll get worry lines otherwise, and more importantly, "What if you fall and bruise that beautiful face?! I couldn't bare it, I just couldn't! You mustn't ever do that again, for both of our sakes!"

- He wuvs you and treats you to some extra special pampering that night 💖

Beelzebub

- Unfortunately, he's the idiot that picks you up. He means well, but seeing you just suddenly drop like a sack of flour makes him worried! Definitely has flashbacks to Lillith's death, watching her fall after being shot from the sky, so he scrambles over to scoop you up and book it. Either to the House of Lamentation or to Purgatory Hall, whatever's closer. Either Solomon or Lucifer will know what to do!

- Being jostled around as he full on sprints with you right after coming out of that vulnerable state is no good, and you end up getting sick. He's very apologetic as he rubs your back while you heave, questioning if there's anything he can do to help!

- When you explain what just happened, he feels terrible. He didn't know! Looks like a kicked puppy as he apologizes, hands hovering over you, unsure what to do to help!

- He takes you back to the House and insists you go straight to bed! Makes you some soup, a very gentle broth to help settle your stomach and replace the nutrients you lost! He keeps himself from eating it on the way back to your room. That's how much he loves you. This is your special feel better soup, he can't steal from you!

- Probably insists on spoon feeding you so you don't strain yourself

- After you're feeling better, he asks that you teach him all about proper seizure response so he'll be prepared for next time

Belphegor

- You're sitting together in the observatory when it happens, and when you suddenly flop over backwards he kinda snickers. "Aw c'mon, falling asleep sitting up is my thing."

- Promptly notices you're seizing and just goes o.o

- Scoots away from you so you don't smack into him, but is immediately right by your side again when it's over

- Asks if that's some kind of weird spontaneous nap thing that humans do. When you tell him that no, it's definitely not, he gets kinda mopey. "Aw. I thought I could grab us each a pillow and a blanket."

- You explain to him that it's not crazy life threatening or anything, so he doesn't need to worry. He huffs that he wasn't worried (yes he was) and he knew you were going to be fine (no he didn't)

- Bullies you to come back to the attic with him for proper post-seizure napping procedure. Doesn't even steal the blanket and let's you be the little spoon for once. Holds onto you very tightly, and only then do you notice his hands are subtly shaking.

- You carefully wiggle and turn over so you're nose to nose. "Hey," you gently tell him. "Really. I'm ok, I promise. Ok? I promise. I'm not going anywhere."

- He clings to you tighter, moving to bury his face in your neck. Mumbles that you better now, and he's gonna hold you to that

- Next time it happens, he's ready with a pillow to slide under your head and a warm glass of milk afterwards to help soothe your nerves

You are very loved. The end (◕ᴗ◕✿)