#seriously be sure to sleep eat hydrate etc.

[parasolladyansy]

Especially when she was younger, Ansy would feel this need to just HIDE - the world was unsafe, & she had to go somewhere that was. Sometimes it was dissociation or daydreaming, other times it was finding a bathroom or corner to hide in until it was okay.

One of these times, someone came looking for her; Ingo found her as the sun was going down, & sat with her in that hiding spot. Among the things he told her, this one stayed with her into adulthood - it told her that even when it felt like the world was ending, it might not be, that there might be a way to keep going if she was brave enough to peek around the corner.

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It is your right to be sad, worried, or angry, no matter what others around you may say. You have your own reasons for feeling whatever you may be feeling, & that is your business. My own tears have dried up. Now, I’m peeking around the corner, & I think I see a way forward.

We’ll be okay, so long as we don’t give up & isolate. In my experience, bad people will do everything to make you feel all alone, that no one is listening, & no one is coming. That’s not true, so long as we don’t close our hearts to each other, or to ourselves.

Take care, okay? 🩵 I may keep drawing, but if not, see you Sunday for the next DxP update. ^_^

[itsabouttimex2]

Hi can I please request Yandere Alphabet for MK please 🙏💗 I really enjoyed reading your Redson version

Yandere Alphabet: MK

(Let’s Start Over!MK is now available to chat with!)

Authority: Do they see themselves as above their obsession?

No, not in the slightest. MK views you as his equal, even if he won’t always treat you as such- he’s got the powers and the staff, after all. Why not just leave the hard stuff to him?

Bread: Can they cook or bake? Is Y/N responsible for their own food?

MK cooks and delivers noodles, so he’s obviously got some skill in the kitchen- I like to think that cooking with Y/N (and Pigsy) is a frequent bonding activity for him. Although, he does enjoy just making things for them as a surprise.

Cruentus- How do they respond to Y/N being hurt, both slightly and severely?

Even little wounds like paper cuts are met with worry, bandages, and lots of comfort. If you’re on the younger end, he might even kiss the bruises or scrapes.

If you’re hurt seriously? It’s like a switch flips, albeit temporarily. He’s absolutely vicious towards anything he considers a threat, willing to outright shatter the bones of his enemies to keep them from endangering you.

Disengage- What’s their response to being ignored?

Worry and concern. And then smothering Y/N until they either tell him exactly why he’s getting ignored, or they give up and return to “normal”.

Enclosure: Where do they keep Y/N?

As a noodle delivery boy with a one-room apartment, MK doesn’t have anywhere to keep you, nor does he have a way to get you to his room without alerting anyone.

Facade: Are they good at hiding their true intentions?

Yes, to a certain point. He’s pretty decent at pretending that this is all part of being a hero, trying hard to protect someone he loves. But then there’s little cracks running through those defenses, his clones performing surveillance well into the night, his insistence on Y/N sleeping over for weeks on end, his attempts to scare suitors off… the closer you look, the worse it gets.

Garment: Do they take control of Y/N’s clothes?

Nope- not unless he’s demanding them to wear one of his jackets when the weather gets cold. Also, trashing anything “revealing”. Aside from that, he’s pretty respectful towards their choices.

Handicap: How do they handle Y/N being or becoming disabled?

If they start disabled, MK is an absolutely sweetheart about the whole thing, bringing you your pills in the morning every day, making sure you eat after taking them, keeping you hydrated so you don’t experience nausea/headaches after the dissolve in you. He’ll insist on pushing your wheelchair, or even outright carry you wherever you need to go. Making food that won’t trigger your Sensory Processing Disorder, bringing you new clothes that won’t make you itchy, etc.

If they become disabled, MK blames himself for not being a better hero for you and triples down on his protectiveness, potentially even locking you inside for days on end to prevent your condition from being worsened again.

Intertwine- How physical are they? Do they enjoy skinship and touch?

Eleven out of ten, here. MK’s hands are always on you. Your wrists and head and hair and back and waist, hugs and pushes and pulls that keep you where he wants you, ready to drop everything and cuddle you at a moment’s notice. He just needs affection so bad.

Jaunt: Are they willing to take Y/N out? Where do they go?

Yes! He wants to take them all across Megapolis and show them so many cool things. Museums and cheese tea stalls and pop-up events and the zoo and every fun thing he can think of that might make you smile and laugh- without putting you in any form of danger.

Kindness: What brings out the best in this yandere?

You. His family. Being a hero. He won’t ever stop being a kind-hearted young man, no matter how severely his obsession might swell.

Limitation: What holds them back? Work? Family obligations? Physical weakness?

Yes, yes, absolutely no. He still has to earn money and save the city/world and spend time with Pigsy and Mei and Tang and Sun Wukong. He’s a pretty responsible kid in spite of everything, which means he’s far from the worst potential yandere- if you have a good enough heart to save innocent people at the risk of your life again and again, you aren’t going to be that bad of a person, even if they’re struck lovesick with obsession.

Morals: What lines are they not willing to cross?

MK won’t resort to any form of physical punishment, not even ear-dragging. No (intentional) gaslighting. No harming your friends and family, unless they prove to be a serious threat to you. He wouldn’t withhold affection or love, nor would he smear your reputation or destroy your livelihood.

The point of him obsessing over Y/N is to keep them safe! He doesn’t want to hurt them at all!

Nausea: Can they tend to an illness, or would they rely on a doctor?

If the home remedies that Pigsy has taught him don’t work (unlikely) he’ll resort to a doctor’s professional advice- probably Mei is the one who foots any fees, just to lend a hand to her best friend.

Obcordate: What reminds them of Y/N?

Sunflowers, towering blooms that represent warmth and adoration. Sugary drinks to binge during movie nights. White lilies, symbols of innocence and sweet-natured souls. Marshmallows, soft and squishable and sweet.

Pacify: How do they comfort Y/N? Do they even bother trying?

Movie nights with lots and lots of snacks, soda, and junk food. Monkey Cop, for something mindless and fun. Some of Mr. Tang’s scholarly lectures, for interesting background noise. And cuddles.

Queue: Do they have something of equal or greater importance to Y/N?

His friends. His surrogate father. Megapolis. The world. He can’t just throw that all away for one person, as much as he loves you.

Redemption: Could they grow out of their obsession and make amends with Y/N?

Season Four would redeem him. The Ink Curse shreds him a brand new hole over his obsessiveness, about how it’s hurting him and Y/N. How he’s a worse hero for it, how he prioritizes his obsession even over people who are in more danger, how he’s butchering his training by skipping to spend time with them, etc.

And it actually works. MK realizes that he needs to back off and work to overcome his obsession, for both him and Y/N to be happy. It might not ever fully leave, but it does get much better.

Sobriquet- What nicknames do for they have for their obsession?

“Mèimei”, for someone he views as a little sister. Dídí for someone he views as a little brother. And he hopes that you’ll repay the favor and call him “Gēge”.

Troop: How many people do they obsess over? Is that obsession spread equally?

Just one- Y/N.

Underdog: Who‘s on the yandere’s side? Would they help out?

Mei, who agrees that Y/N is a big cutiepie and needs to be protected. Pigsy and Tang, who want their surrogate son to be happy. Wukong, who just doesn’t want the kid to lose someone he loves. All of them are willing to “babysit” on occasion, too.

Vocalize: How do they justify their actions?

MK will just say that anything he does is for the sake of “protecting” Y/N, and he believes it with all his heart. It doesn’t help that none of his closest friends call him out of any of his more unethical actions for a very long time.

White Whale: Why do they pursue Y/N, exactly?

They’re sweet and precious and helpful, and he doesn’t want to see the world so carelessly rip that away from them. MK lost a lot of his innocence and gained trauma, and he’s intent on keeping them safe and sound and mentally well, even if it’s by destroying anything that dares threaten to harm them.

Xanthous: What do they really want?

Unconditional love and support from someone he cherishes.

Youth: How old is Y/N in comparison to them? Younger, same age, or older?

Younger by at least a year. MK wants to be someone’s “big brother” so bad. He takes that role very seriously, too. Holding your hand as you cross the street, tucking you in at night… even as a yandere, he’s kind of a sweetheart.

Zealous: Do they pursue Y/N doggedly, or are they more laidback and casual with their approach?

He’s rather dogged, honestly. There’s an almost sweet enthusiasm to his protectiveness, like a guard dog who just wants the praise of his master.

Author’s Choice 1: Would anyone else go yandere for this specific Y/N?

Yes. Pigsy and Tang both insert themselves into Y/N’s life as father figures, agreeing with MK that they need to be protected, if not outright sheltered. The kid is sweet and polite, offers to help constantly, is always volunteering in community projects and lending a hand to those in need.

How could they let the world rip up something that is so unabashedly good?

Author’s Choice 2: Do you have any AU’s involving this character?

Aside from Primal Moon, the afore-mentioned Let’s Start Over!

Basically, several after MK’s adventures end and he’s grown up, a notably innocent and sweet kiddo comes along and meets him on Flower Fruit Mountain, having taken the mantle of ‘Monkey King’. (I’ve also considered calling him ‘Monkie Knight’ in this AU given the whole ‘working for the king and fighting for good’ thing. Still ironing it out!)

He decides to start training them so that they can one, intent on teaching them everything he knows. MK tears out an itty-bitty portion of his power and stuffs it into Y/N, allowing them to wield the staff. Once they’ve mastered enough of his skills to wield it, that portion gets pulled back out. (And Y/N is out to bedrest for three full days, just in case it hurts them.)

The new Monkey King/Monkie Knight seems kind, and really he’s not all that bad-

But MK is trying to relive his story through Y/N, and constantly impedes their own journeys to make them safer. The hero is basically forcing someone else to avoid the traumas he went through so he can feel content, as though his own traumas never occurred.

And this works out decently, until Y/N starts going their own path by redeeming a villain that MK never thought he’d see again.

[eternal-armin]

aot characters taking care of you when you're sick

you got a cold and your loving s/o is taking care of you. characters included: jean, sasha, armin, levi, hange, mikasa

jean

✧･ﾟ: mostly tries to make sure you're comfortable and in good spirits ✧･ﾟ: he hates when you're sick because that means that you can't go with him everywhere, and he will be alone most of the time ✧･ﾟ: even then will not admit how much he treasures you being by his side 24/7 ✧･ﾟ: really hospitable and sweet ✧･ﾟ: doesn't tease you nearly as much as usual ✧･ﾟ: i mean he still does just not as much ✧･ﾟ: if you need something ("can you get me some water") he leaves and is back before you can say suicidal maniac ✧･ﾟ: cares if he gets sick but cares more about you ✧･ﾟ: if he needs to leave you for whatever reason he will find someone he know will take good care of you ✧･ﾟ: and if they don't he'll beat their ass (in training) ✧･ﾟ: you're very thankful and he's like "nah it's nothing" at first ✧･ﾟ: but he eventually gives in and says you can do a favor for him all huffing and defeated

sasha

✧･ﾟ: will spoil you with comfort foods and your favorite things ✧･ﾟ: obv will read aloud to you ✧･ﾟ: talks and jokes with you and just fauns over you ✧･ﾟ: so sweet and bubbly, as usual honestly ✧･ﾟ: will play with your hair ✧･ﾟ: "okay okay so i got you some meat because you need protein just don't tell anyone for no reason whatsoever" ✧･ﾟ: jesus christ this lady is going to put you in cardiac arrest ✧･ﾟ: only partially joking about stealing the meat ✧･ﾟ: makes you a specific soup recipe that has you better like tomorrow ✧･ﾟ: but will still do the fauning etc because you deserve it come on now ✧･ﾟ: will get sick like the next day because she was around you when you were contagious and wore no ppe ✧･ﾟ: the cycle continues where you faun over her

armin

✧･ﾟ: is cautious but hospitable and attentive ✧･ﾟ: reads aloud to you, tells you about his dreams, very sweet and soft conversations ✧･ﾟ: makes sure you're hydrated and rested. you will Not stay up Later than Nine and you can do Nothing to Convince Him Otherwise ✧･ﾟ: gets really worried when you really start being sick ✧･ﾟ: let's be real he is so well-versed in medical diagnosis and treatment volumes that he is the perfect person to take care of you ✧･ﾟ: overprepared, just like with first aid ✧･ﾟ: checks on you very often when he has to be out ✧･ﾟ: fills you in on the events you missed to the t ✧･ﾟ: sometimes falls asleep beside you, leaning on crossed arms on the infirmary bed ✧･ﾟ: surprises you with your favorite childhood books. once he bought you a stuffed animal and now he always brings it to you in the infirmary ✧･ﾟ: gets flustered when you thank him and say you love him ✧･ﾟ: as usual tbh ✧･ﾟ: always gives you some tips to stay healthy

levi

✧･ﾟ: wears ppe always ✧･ﾟ: scared to get sick/dirty but there are some sacrifices that come with being a boyfriend ✧･ﾟ: scolds you when you don't drink water or refuse to eat or sleep ✧･ﾟ: but not like how he yells at eren ✧･ﾟ: very stern but sweet with it cause he knows you're sick and he's not completely an asshole ✧･ﾟ: tries not to touch you but always makes sure you feel loved ✧･ﾟ: keeps the room spick and span at all times and it actually helps you a bit ✧･ﾟ: the curtains are NEVER CLOSED during the day FRESH AIR IS IMPORTANT ✧･ﾟ: when he's able, he keeps you entertained and sometimes even asks for advice when it comes to plans and training ✧･ﾟ: you're essentially his unofficial advisor, your opinion is very important to him ✧･ﾟ: this man never gets sick ✧･ﾟ: so he's like "you're not repaying this. shut up and get back to training. this is just what a boyfriend should do." ✧･ﾟ: honourable asshole

hange

✧･ﾟ: will NEVER leave you alone or let your wants/needs go ungiven. you dont even need to ask before they leave and come back ✧･ﾟ: shares even their most cracked-out theories during this time ✧･ﾟ: will gladly become (more) sleep-deprived to be sure their perfect s/o is happy and well ✧･ﾟ: seriously still affectionate and cuddly even when you're sneezing like someone allergic to pollen in the middle of a flower field (idk what i just wrote honestly) ✧･ﾟ: THEY DONT GET SICK EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE LIKE "let me hug you for at least forever" ✧･ﾟ: will literally do anything to make you feel better. want a hug? obviously you're getting one. want a book that you don't know the title of but know one character's name? wow, magical, there it is! want the fucking government to disappear? get out the chainsaw! ✧･ﾟ: chaotic neutral of caring s/os ✧･ﾟ: in the end you're sick for like 3 days tops ✧･ﾟ: they made you laugh so much it felt like normal times ✧･ﾟ: god i love hange sm

mikasa

✧･ﾟ: gets really scared before she does anything, every time ✧･ﾟ: feels bad as though she could've done anything ✧･ﾟ: her touch is so gentle ogfmgngh ✧･ﾟ: she always makes sure you're okay, asks clarifying questions, that kinda deal ✧･ﾟ: focuses most on your happiness and comfort. will do anything ✧･ﾟ: i was gonna add something to the end of that sentence but it works better like that ✧･ﾟ: kinda like levi, gently scolds you about being careless with your health and will make sure you know how to keep yourself in check ✧･ﾟ: tells you that everyone wishes you well ✧･ﾟ: will fuck up anyone who talks shit about you when you're sick ✧･ﾟ: makes sure you get to sleep. mikasa will hum a lullaby if necessary ✧･ﾟ: will tell you you're beautiful/handsome/whatever adjective you prefer, over and over ✧･ﾟ: even when you're sick you look cute when you blush ✧･ﾟ: tells you to take it easy for at least 4 days after you're back on your feet

sorry for editing, i forgot the dividers xx

[moxfirefly]

One tracking the other down at lunch and making them accept food that they personally made because they know the other person doesn’t have a lunch that day.  - Not a relationship one, but a headcanon that reader fills the boys' fridge when they can to make sure they're eating well and not just pizza.

I am soft already 🥺

I’m making this in headcanon style as to cover all the lads.

Listen Raph EATS™️

The calorie intake in this man is insane so naturally carbs are like go to

But there’s more to carbs than just pizza and yes sometimes he’s caught up in patrols and training and sleep and it’s easier to inhale six boxes of pizza

Living alone has taught you to make meals for yourself or meal prep but now you find yourself making more portions. Pastas, meats, stews etc

You bring them down while their out patrolling and place them in the fridge with sticky notes for who gets what, the more fatty and high calories ones usually reserved for Raph

He catches you one night though and he’s legit like giddy cause you’re cooking is his fucking favorite and he’s already getting his designated container out and digging in

You can’t help but feel a slight blush cause Raph can be so serious and moody but he is legit stuffing his face with a happy smile and telling you that he loves how you effortless season the meat and tenderize it. He’s just a happy big lad.

Oh god does Donnie need to be fed

This motherfucker has gone days without a proper meal at times

It’s to the point that you’ve set up alarms on his phone to REMIND HIM TO EAT

And not snack, A MEAL

So you’ll drop by with food all the time at all hours of the day. Thankful for those 24hr places or you’re own cooking.

You’ll barge into the lab and announce it’s time to eat and you’ll force him to stop whatever he’s doing so he eats with you.

You make it easier for him by asking him questions about his projects, he likes feeling he isn’t slacking off and talking over his ideas helps him reach answers to questions he might have

Donnie is so hideously smart and you love hearing him talk cause you’ll flex the knowledge he drops on you with your coworkers

One of the things he’s a huge sucker for is sweets so you usually grab dessert for him along with the food. You can’t comprehend where he puts it all cause he’s so lean and when he does sit down to eat his appetite rivals Raph’s

And trust me Donnie secretly loves that you know his tastes so well.

April calls one day to ask what the guys want and without missing a beat you blurt out exactly what Donnie’s order is and you tell her you’ll Venmo her some extra cash to grab him a tiramisu

He feels really fuzzy on the inside when you do that

This lads eating habits are frightening honestly, mostly because he eats combos he creates that you’re sure should either kill a man or at least give them heartburn for six weeks straight

But he is the one that most devours pizzas and can eat it for a week straight if you don’t watch him

Mikey is a great cook though but he likes cooking for everybody ya know? He likes sharing his crazy inventions with his loved ones but he sometimes neglects that on himself and just goes for easy stuff

This is something you plan to change naturally

On the occasions that Mikey is patrolling near your place you’ll text him to swing by and get a snack. You’ll grab his backpack and fill it up with all sorts of snacks from healthy to not so healthy and water because orange crush is not a source of hydration

You also leave him silly notes because you both like to make each other laugh with lame jokes or anecdotes and that makes him excited to swing by during patrols to get his night snack

Mikey likes that you try to present all the food groups. Celery sticks, potato chips, ham sandwiches, an ice cream sandwich, like seriously you spoil him. It’s pretty easy though because Mikey is actually the only one of the brothers who’ll eat ANYTHING. Seriously he’ll try anything and that’s kinda fun cause he’s honest about it.

You know he might get in trouble when he starts to blow off the last couple of hours of patrol to spend it with you eating and laughing. He’s always dropped everything to spend time with his two favorite things: food and you

Leo is pretty on top of his diet. Yes he’ll eat pizza cause it’s a nice comfort food but he does tend to switch away to other things more than Mikey will.

In his case is, he will literally forget to eat

He’ll go ham on his training and patrolling and when he starts feelings a little nauseous and dizzy it’ll hit him that maybe he skipped a meal.

Queue you, you always ask him if he’s eaten. Wether in person, in text or on the phone and if he so much as makes a thinking face or sound you’re already telling him to come by or to sit tight

And something that absolutely and I do mean ABSOLUTELY KILLS HIM is that you can make sushi from scratch and when you show up with three bento boxes all for him, he can almost squeal with joy

Boy loves his sushi, any Oriental cuisine really. Ramen, bibimbap, coconut curry, bubble tea. You like to poke fun at him and arrive with a buffet by announcing “here’s your food you weeb” oh but it’s you who recommends him anime’s and rants to him about storylines etc

You find it really sweet that he’ll share the food you brought him even if you’ve told him twenty times that you already ate

He’s a sneak cause he’ll offer you pieces of sushi while you rant about thing but you do notice that he gives you the nicer pieces.

And you don’t miss that he gives you half his bubble tea

Why he gotta be such a caretaker???

You don’t mind though, you like how happy he is sharing his food with you and he seems to like feeding you.

[kankuroplease]

I love your art. Any tips for beginners?

Thank you! I never really know how to answer this because everyone learns and creates differently.

One thing I always say is jump into it, but jump in with anatomy first. If you have an understanding of anatomy, you can stylize pretty much however you want.

Don’t fret over the rough sketch. Seriously, I know so many artist that try to get line art off the bat and I’m like?? How? I mean if it works for you that’s great, but my art starts off as crosshairs on a quick gesture figure and I flesh it out/adjust in a “clean sketch”, THEN I make the line art with even more adjustments here and there.

rl refs are MAJOR time savers. It can cut coloring time drastically just knowing how lighting, draping, muscles, and etc. work. I like to draw a fake suns in the direction lights coming from to remind myself, hey, lights that way which means shadows are here.

There’s actually a really great art website with links to a ton of free tutorials for different techniques for you to learn at your own pace… and once I remember it, I’ll link it here 😅

Good posture, eating, sleep (says the insomniac) and hydration are also great for your creativity.

Set easy to achieve goals for yourself. Like hand practices or expression practices.

Also, burnout and art block are so real. Make sure you’re doing art that makes YOU happy, not just others 🖤

Hope this helps a little

[rheawritessometimes]

Oo what about G H and S for Childe Kaeya and Diluc for the sfw alphabet if those letters are still available

{ Childe, Kaeya, Diluc x GN!Reader }

{ Summary } SFW Alphabet G, H, and S with Childe, Kaeya, and Diluc (Separately). 100 Followers Special

{ Warnings } Implied Violence, Physical Intimacy.

{ Notes } I’m sorry I took so long, writing is hard. I’m trying to write as much as possible. Masterlist

{ Word Count } 1140

{ Childe }

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Childe is known to be a rough and tumble kind of guy and that doesn’t go away when he’s in a relationship. It’s not like he wants to hurt you or anything, but he won’t hold back any if you agree to spar with him beyond making sure he’s not putting you in any serious danger. Sometimes he gets in his head about his violent aggressive habits and he’ll suddenly become overly gentle. Treats you like you’ll shatter at any moment, almost doesn’t want to touch you. But every now and then he’s very soft with you because he just adores you so much. As for emotionally, he’s very in tune with the emotions of others, it comes with having to navigate his work relations and to some extent his family relations. He’s good at knowing how to respond to your emotional state, knowing when to tease and how far he can push without going too far. As for his own emotions, it’s a complicated topic. Childe is in a bit of an odd position, stuck between his loyalties, morals, and past. It’s hard for him to seriously open up about his negative emotions but luckily he’s often a fairly happy guy, hardly ever getting caught up in the feels.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

A very touchy-feely boy. He loves hugging you, holding you, just generally being in physical contact. If it were left up to him Childe would always have you in his arms, unfortunately, that isn’t the most practical. His favorite thing is to sneak up and surprise you with hugs from behind, laughing in your ear if you get startled. For being such a beanpole gangly guy, Childe is surprisingly comfortable when he holds you. Falling asleep against him is 10/10.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Big strong partner who is very proud about how capable he is of protecting you. He is a warrior and will remind you of that any time any minor inconvenience threat crosses your path. Even if it’s jokingly, he will make a show out of ‘protecting’ you at every opportunity. Loves to show off how strong he is, whether it be fighting to protect you or easily sweeping you into his arms and carrying you away from the person he’s jealous of danger. He does not want you protecting him! It’s his job to be super stronk and reliable! Unless you’re protecting him from having to use chopsticks.

{ Kaeya }

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Kaeya’s touch isn’t what one would consider gentle. He’s not rough but rather he’s very sure and firm in his touches, he’s not at all shy when it comes to touch. If he’s in a serious relationship with someone, he’s passionate and has trouble holding back with his touches. Kaeya is capable of being gentle, sometimes he can be very soft with you but often he just can’t get enough of you. When it comes to emotions, generally he tries to be good about it but his teasing nature sometimes gets him into trouble. He’s not always able to tell if he’s going too far or being too annoying. Telling him if he’s bothering you helps, if it’s something specific he’ll keep it in mind and if he just needs to ease up that’s fine too! Apologizes if he ever upsets you, he doesn’t mean to.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Likes to hold you, likes to be held. Physical intimacy is fairly regular with Kaeya, save for times when he’s busy. It makes his heart so soft if you come to him for comfort and ask him to hug you. You find his hold comforting? No those aren’t tears, he just got dust in his eyes. Kaeya might be a cryo user but his hugs are warm! Leaning your head against his chest is heavenly, especially if he’s laughing and you can feel the rumble.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Your knight in shining armor, as he jokingly describes himself. If you’re an adventurer he always has your back in any fight, no matter the odds. Even if it’s a single slime, he at least has a close eye on you, just in case. Of course, he expects that you have his back in battle, too. Kaeya protects you in other ways too, he’s also keen on making sure you’re taking care of yourself, eating three meals a day, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, the works. Kaeya does this even if he sometimes neglects his own needs, but you can con him into taking care of himself too by insisting he eat with you, take a nap with you, etc. As a bonus, you get to spend more time with him like that. Protect him from his paperwork, please. He will love you so much if you do some of it for him when work gets particularly busy or if you organize a little when things start to get messy.

{ Diluc }

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

So gentle early on in your relationship that he doesn’t even touch you! He’s so nervous about intimacy in the beginning, logically he knows that you’re not going to break if he touches you but that doesn’t stop him from worrying. Eventually, he’ll warm up to you, he is touch starved so it’s a surprisingly simple process. Diluc waits for you to initiate physical touch for the most part and will mimic your actions. Emotionally, he can be a bit abrasive because he’s not the best at handling emotions. As he gets closer to you he’s better about knowing how to respond to your emotions and figuring out how to open up about his own. But early on he’s mostly ‘oh god I don’t know what to do about any of this I am just going to be super chill about it’, except being ‘super chill’ for Diluc includes shoving all his emotions in a suitcase and burying it. Pretty quick at figuring things out if you’re open about it or slightly obvious with your reactions.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Diluc is so touch-starved, please hold him. Will he deny wanting your hugs until he’s comfortable with you? Yes. Does he want them? Yes. His words say no but his eyes are begging you to just hold him and gently pet his hair. Diluc runs hot, even without his pyro vision he is just very warm. There is no explanation other than that’s just how he is.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

The secret protector of Mondstadt includes keeping you safe as part of his job. He might not always accompany you on your adventures but he wants to know where you’ll be and when to expect you back if he’s not going with you. Absolutely does not hesitate about dropping whatever he’s doing if you’re not back by the time you should be. Protect him from himself, don’t let Diluc overwork himself and bring him something to eat or drink every so often. He appreciates it and tries to return the favor in any way he can.

[litho-lich]

I just saw the techno video and I gotta say, im glad he can hold on to his humor like he is. Chemo is never easy but he seems okay so far

hoping for a not too sucky treatment time and a speedy recovery for the pig man

longer post and discussion about cancer below cut

I started writing this yesterday right after i saw the video but for some reason didnt post till now...

I know I’m probably not saying anything someone else hasn’t said before but I just wanted to say to anyone who follows me or may see this and needs to hear it, especially younger people; cancer is a serious thing and needs to be taken seriously but it's no longer the immediate death sentence it once was (some kinds are worse but from what I can gather, this isn't one of those kinds.) 

Im not going to possibly give false hope and say I know how this is going to end--im working on the same info as you guys and, like i said, it needs to be taken seriously--but my grandma kicked cancer's ass at 57 and that was 16 years ago; technology and chemo techniques have just gotten better since then and Techno said he was healthy before this and has great doctors.

Still it can be a scary situation to hear someone you know or know about has cancer, especially if this is your first time having it impact your life, and there is no shame in feeling upset about it, but please don't despair. Take care of yourself, take a step back if it gets to be too much, and send support in any way you can, if you can.

Support could mean well wishes, donating to cancer foundations if you have the money for it, being vigilant against passing on germs (not just covid) for the safety of immuno compromised people around you, getting vaccinated (again not just for covid) for the same reason, and so much more. When my grandma was sick, I made hats for a cancer charity in my area; they always need them, especially in colder climates, and it kept my hands busy

even if you can’t do any of these (tho i hope you are all being cautious about germs anyway) its important to take care of yourself too. don’t deny your own emotions cause that will just feel worse in the long run (trust me) but theres a difference between feeling an emotion and living in an emotion; one lets you deal with it and the other just kinda lets it take over.  

taking care of yourself could mean all the basic self care tips (ie: making sure you eat and hydrate, taking a shower/bath, sleeping, etc) but it also could mean taking a break from the internet, getting lost in a book or a project, or simply distracting yourself with other things. Emotional and mental health is just as important as physical.

My point is: its alright to be shocked or upset, but it will be okay. if you are ever feeling helpless, there are things you can do if you have the time, energy, and/or money to give and, if you cant, you can still take care of yourself and thats enough. Give techno space to recover at his own pace, give his friends and family space as well--including content creators--support him how you can through his own content and that he does with his friends, and please dont go looking for info beyond what he puts out

like i said, probably not anything someone else hasn’t said before, but in the off chance, i felt like i should write something up. also writing is how i, personally, channel my emotions, so this helped me a lot. normally i write fiction but i guess it was my turn to write an emotional well being PSA

btw this is about Technoblade but honestly this is my advice for most situations like these. Breathe, do what you can, dont worry if you cant do much, dont get lost in What Ifs, don’t get lost in your emotions but dont Not feel them, and, over all, take care of yourself

[contrabandhothead]

Hi! I have a request for Band of Brothers. How Easy company would treat the reader when this person is sick. I hope this works! I love everything you have written, thank you!

in sickness and health - band of brothers

- [ BUCK COMPTON ]

PANICS

this man smothers you with attention

he’s waiting on you hand and foot every single second of the day, and he does not care if he gets sick

he’s literally so sweet, even though he still tries to kiss you

like Buck, no, it’s probably contagious

holds your hand while you wait for the medic

tells the medic all of your symptoms for you while you sleep on his shoulder

he actually learned how to cook just so he could make you some food when you got the flu once

he tells you he needs you to get better so he can take you out on dates and spoil you Buck, we’re in the middle of a war

he acts like he doesn’t spoil you already

- [ CHUCK GRANT ]

will beat your ass if you’re not in bed

don’t even try to resist him taking care of you, he will not be having it

actually super soft as long as you don’t fight him about taking some time off the line

chews people out for being too loud while you’re trying to sleep

brings all of your meals to your room and eats with you, making sure you finish every part of your meal

LOTS OF CUDDLES

he’s quite careful not to get sick though

don’t ever try and deny that you’re sick, seriously

“fine? FINE? baby, i just saw you throw up.”

constantly checks your forehead to make sure you’re not burning up

- [ BILL GUARNERE ]

he has a lot of siblings, he knows what he’s doing

i feel like he’s less aggressive about it than some of the other men, but he’s gonna tell you you’re dumb for getting sick at least 2 times

he genuinely tries to be super sweet when you’re not feeling well, so give him a break

cooks you lots of his mom’s family recipes (how’d he find the ingredients?? we don’t know how, but he did)

you’re gonna eat every meal he makes you or you’re gonna get force-fed

carries you everywhere, even if you don’t ask him to

SO MUCH HAIR STROKING

he loves to pet your head until you fall asleep

expect lots of sleepy cuddles

definitely contracts whatever you had, so expect to get a whiny Bill that wants you to take care of him

- [ BABE HEFFRON ]

PANICS LIKE BUCK BUT EVEN WORSE

constantly has Roe checking on you, making sure that you’re getting better

will indeed rub your back while you throw up, and even hold your hair back if necessary

he’s constantly moping because he wants cuddles and kisses, but he knows he can’t have any until you’re not sick anymore

he’s surprisingly calm on the outside, but on the inside he’s panicking because he’s so worried

brings you tonssss of extra blankets that he collected from the other replacements

this man brings in the whole battalion to help you get better, he’s out here begging everyone for supplies

even though you’re sick, he’s still gonna hold your hand

sorry, but he needs at least a little affection

get ready to be absolutely smothered when you’re no longer sick

- [ JOE LIEBGOTT ]

he’s not as aggressive about it as he would be if you got hurt, but expect lots of teasing

he’s gonna call you a dumbass at least once, okay?

will NOT leave you alone for a single SECOND

he’s worried that you’re gonna start throwing up when he leaves the room and then choke to death on your own vomit

gives you all of his food, even if you don’t want it

don’t try and act like you’re not sick, he will yell at you (he’s not playing around)

gets so frustrated with you when you won’t take your medicine, so he has to have Roe give it to you

he doesn’t like being super soft in front of the guys, but if you have the chills, he will not hesitate to cuddle you

he’ll literally let you get away with ANYTHING if you’re sick

like i’m not even joking, he’d literally let you use his shirt as a tissue if you needed to

- [ CARWOOD LIPTON ]

SO SOFT

yells at the guys to be quiet so that you can get more sleep

if a trooper isn’t whispering while you’re trying to sleep, no one will ever find that man’s body

LOTSSS of forehead kisses

will not let you do anything

not even if you bring up the time that he got a pneumonia (he just glares at you until you yield)

he makes sure that everyone treats you with extra caution, especially if it’s hard for you to walk

he gets soooo worried if you have a coughing fit

he just panics whenever it happens while rubbing your back and offering you water

lets you burrow into his chest while you rest

- [ GEORGE LUZ ]

tries to make jokes so that he can help you feel better

i feel like George has absolutely no idea what the hell he’s doing

asks Roe a million questions about what he should do to help you

if this isn’t your first time being sick around him, then he’s already gonna have a set plan on how to help you get better

steals a lot of extra food for you, especially hershey bars

whines that he doesn’t get any kisses now that you’re sick

he thinks it’s his job to take care of you, so he feels really bad that there’s not much he can do

he does get supplies from replacements, but unlike Babe, he steals them

will kiss you regardless of if you’re contagious or not

now you have to take care of him while he whines and complains about how stuffy his nose is

- [ DONALD MALARKEY ]

so SOFT UGHHHHH

he takes over your duties as well as his own just so that you get enough time to recover

brings lots of blankets, the softest ones he could find in the whole entire town

holds your hand a lotttt

he spoons you (which is rare because Don Malarkey = little spoon) when your sleep schedules match up, and he buries his head between your shoulders

omg if you have something bad like a pneumonia he’s literally so scared that you might die

like you wake up to him sobbing into your back, and when you turn around he just tells you to go back to sleep

but you just pull his face close, and tell him you aren’t going anywhere and that you’ll never leave him

he feels a lot better after that, and he does his best when taking care of you

he’s literally so happy once you’ve fully recovered that he picks you up and twirls you around

- [ JOHNNY MARTIN ]

acts like he’s annoyed that you got sick, but he’s secretly very concerned

he makes some very passive aggressive comments at first, but once he realizes how awful you look, he feels really bad

starts treating you like a princess after that

he keeps you slightly isolated from the rest of the men, as he doesn’t want you to accidentally give them whatever you have

brings you anything you could ever need, you’ll never have to take a step out of bed

checking to make sure your fever is gone

he restrains himself from PDA during this time, so expect absolutely no kisses until you get better

he tells you that it’s your “punishment” for getting sick

if you tell him you’re sore or something aches, expect a massage

give him a kiss for all his efforts afterwards, you’ll see a rare smile cross his face

- [ SKIP MUCK ]

like George, he tells you jokes to help you get better

unlike George, however, he tells you shitty ones so that you’ll get better faster because absolutely no one wants to listen to them

not gonna lie to you, this little bastard is not very helpful

Malarkey and Penkala tell Roe about it once Skip finally realizes how bad your illness is getting

he feels really awful later on because he realizes if he told Eugene sooner then you wouldn’t be lying in bed, coughing your lungs out

spoils you after that because of how bad he feels

he won’t give you his own food, but he will steal extra meals for you

honestly he’s more mad that you’re sick than you are, he wants you to get better IMMEDIATELY

tells you about his day immediately after you’ve woken up from your nap

expect cuddles, kisses, hugs, and other physical affection he should not be giving you while you’re ill

- [ LEWIS NIXON ]

literally offers you alcohol at the beginning of your sickness

the man can’t even take care of himself, how the hell is he gonna take care of you

asks Winters a lot of questions, to the point where it’s basically Richard taking care of you

it’s fine, they come as a pair

lets you sleep in his office while he does whatever he has to do

gives you his most expensive blanket to keep warm

is actually very worried even though he puts on quite the humorous facade

he just wants you to be okay

he eventually calms down though, he knows a virus wont take you away from him

not even a war or an entire ocean could, so what’s the flu gonna do?

- [ FRANK PERCONTE ]

he probably thinks you’re sick because you forgot to brush your teeth ONE TIME after you were drunk

germaphobe to the MAX

sorry, but you’re not gonna see this man until you are in 100% healthy condition

he feels bad about it, but he doesn’t want whatever you have

he doesn’t believe Doc when he says it’s not contagious, which is stupid because Roe is literally a MEDIC-

i’m not even joking, this man will literally have Luz deliver you the hershey bars he wanted to give you

he’s basically quarantined you and there’s nothing you can do about it

everyone’s like: .... bruh... isn’t this a little too far???

but he’s just like: i have no idea what you’re talking about

it’s fine, he makes it up to you by literally smothering you once you’re all better

- [ SHIFTY POWERS ]

KING OF CODDLING

practically waits on you hand and foot for an entire week

blows on your soup to cool it down before feeding it to you

he’s scared you’re gonna burn your tongue, then you’ll be sick AND have a burnt tongue

lets you clutch on to his hand when your chills get worse

probably thinks you’re dying, which just makes him FREAK OUT

brushes your hair off your face when your fever is running high

always has a wet washcloth to place on your forehead

lets you burrow into his coat after your fever goes away

he rests his head on top of yours when you’re bundled up in his coat

- [ EUGENE ROE ]

HOVERS LIKE A GODDAMN MOTHER HEN

constantly taking your temperature, giving you more blankets, feeding you, making sure you stay hydrated, etc.

OH AND YOU BETTER STAY HYDRATED

throws a hissy fit that you got sick because he needs you to take better care of yourself

not extremely touchy because he doesn’t want to catch whatever you have, which is like actually painful for him

constantly giving you tea & other hot beverages to drink

spoon feeds you because he doesn’t want you to lift a single finger

will tie you to the bed to make sure that you rest

don’t test him, he’s serious about your speedy recovery

“mon amour, you need to rest or else i won’t be able to give you kisses”

- [ BULL RANDLEMAN ]

gentle giant

makes sure you’re eating lots of healthy food (or the healthiest you can get) & staying hydrated

does tasks like cleaning your bayonet and your gun so you can go to bed earlier

lots of forehead kisses when you wake up from sick naps

instructs all of the replacements on how to take care of you while he’s away

they’re actually very helpful and you treat them all like your kids

when Bull comes back and sees this, he thinks it’s adorable

but then he realizes that you’re sick and they might catch the same thing you have if they get to close

spends a lot of time shooing people out of your room

rubs your knuckles to lull you to sleep

- [ RONALD SPEIRS ]

oh god, he tries to act like it’s all good but he’s falling apart because you just look so fucking tired

SUPER SOFT with you

carries you to bed, even though you try to tell him you’re fine

steals a tonnnn of supplies for you, especially the finest quality cough drops he could find

whispers to you how much he cares about you when he thinks you’re asleep

spoiler alert: you’re not, but the stuff he says makes you feel so warm and fuzzy inside that you don’t want him to stop

thinks he has a superior immune system and that he won’t get sick, so it doesn’t matter if he kisses you or not

oh and he DEMANDS kisses even though you’re sick, he just can’t live without ‘em

he didn’t get sick, and you’re still bitter about it

he’s so doting, it’s the only time you’ll ever see him this soft

- [ FLOYD TALBERT ]

he’s so smug that you’re sick and he’s not

it’s genuinely annoying, but you get back at him by revoking his kisses because you’re sick

he is super bitter and will not talk to you for the first few days

around the third day, he’ll start to cave in, and he’ll be spending every waking moment at your side

it’s mostly him whining that you won’t give him any smooches, but he’s actually quite helpful when you ask him to get you things

finds only the BEST materials for his baby to get better

he will settle for nothing less

he has Trigger stay with you when he’s gone, just so that he knows you’re safe

when you’re finally better, he will not stop kissing you on the lips

the other men keep telling you two to get a room, but he genuinely does not care... he just tells them they’re all jealous

- [ JOE TOYE ]

the most surprisingly doting out of all the men

constantly asking you “are you okay? can i get you anything?”

will beat up anyone that tries to take your extra food or blankets

very wholesome, spoons you when you sleep

lots of neck and shoulder kisses because he cannot kiss you on the lips

constantly making sure you’re comfortable

not at all opposed to giving you piggyback rides so that you can get to places faster

plus, it’s a good opportunity for him to show off his muscles and strength to you

gives you all of his chocolate

kisses your nose because it’s red

- [ RICHARD WINTERS ]

tucks your blanket around you so that you are all cozy when you sleep

tries to dote on you as much as possible, but it’s very hard with his busy schedule sometimes

also lets you sleep in his office, you just have a big pile of blankets and pillows

no one else comes in there anyways so like... who cares?

does basic things that you don’t feel like doing (ex: brushing your hair) for you

assigns a paratrooper to look over you when he’s gone

it’s usually Tab, but sometimes it’s someone else

the only person he doesn’t assign is Nix, and that’s because Nix is a human train wreck

anyways, he wants lots of snuggles in your pile of blankets

i hate the way this turned out, but i’m not gonna beat myself up over it because i tried. i hope you liked this at least, sorry i’m a little slow with my requests right now. there’s a lot going on, but i’m trying my best. i should be posting a lot more in the next couple days! thank you for your patience and for your request 💕

[keverbloom]

OK Y’ALL

I recently got Covid (I was told that it was not the delta strain) and I just thought I’d share my experience. Not everyone has the same experience, but maybe talking about mine will be helpful for someone or smth idk. Long post/explanation of what I did to fight it off under the cut.

tldr: if you get exposed, get tested and reach out to people you could have spread it to. Start treating immediately after testing positive. It can be really serious or really mild and you won’t know until you get it. Be courteous and stay home if you are sick at all. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Get your vaccine.

First things first, I scheduled an appointment to get tested and started quarantining as soon as I found out I’d been exposed. I found out on a Sunday night and got tested the next morning. As soon as I found out that my test was positive, I reached out to everyone that I was in contact with between being exposed and finding out I’d been exposed. As far as I’ve heard, none of those people have had symptoms or tested positive, thankfully. I wanted to lead with this because I think it is so important for us to continue taking this seriously and be cautious. I’m not saying you have to constantly live in fear of everyone and everything, but if you have symptoms or have been exposed, get tested. If you test positive, make sure people close to you know so that they can watch for symptoms. If you’re worried about getting tested, don’t be! I scheduled an appointment online for a drive through test at my nearest Walgreens. It was completely free and took less than 5 minutes.

Now to talk about things I did after testing positive. Like I said, the first thing I did was reach out to people I had been in contact with since being exposed. Then I started to gather things I might need and put them together in a place that would be easy for my to access even if I didn’t feel well. I have asthma so I made sure I had my inhaler nearby. I filled up all of my water bottles and put them in my fridge so I could stay hydrated easily. I started taking vitamin c, vitamin f, vitamin e, and a lung supplement called Pneumatrophin from the brand Standard Process. I took ibuprofen and dayquil as necessary. I was also using my inhaler regularly throughout the day and drinking a lot of fluids (my dad is a pharmacist and my mom is a dietitian so I got a lot of advice from them). I was told to not just focus on water, but to also drink a lot of fluids with electrolytes (gatorade, powerade, etc) and orange juice. I changed my diet a bit- cut soda out, focused on eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, and protein. At night, I would sleep on my stomach because it helps me feel like I am putting less pressure on my lungs (which seems backwards, but sleeping on my back felt absolutely smothering and I noticed I could breathe much better if I was on my side or stomach). During the day, I would take it easy, but would also try to get up and move around about once an hour. Usually it would be to get a drink or use the bathroom, but I tried to just get up and walk around a little bit regularly. Honestly, I would be exhausted after these little walks, but I would feel like I could breathe better, so it was worth it.

Now let’s talk about symptoms. I honestly was terrified and cried when I first tested positive because I’d heard so many horrible things and thought I’d have a really hard time fighting it off because of my asthma. I don’t know if it’s because I’m young (in my 20′s), because I caught it early, or because my immune system is better than I thought, but I really didn’t have horrible symptoms. I know that isn’t the case for everyone, and it certainly wasn’t pleasant, but it didn’t live up to the horror storied I’d heard. I know it can be serious and deadly (I’ll touch on this later), but my symptoms were (thankfully) not very severe. I do think it is the most sick I have ever been in my life, but I never had to go to the hospital or doctor. I got tested and then I stayed home until I got better. I think I would have ended up doing a video call appointment with a doctor or getting retested to make sure I wasn’t sick anymore, but I didn’t need to because I’m a dependent of someone in the military. So I had military nurses calling me every few days to document my symptoms and give me tips/instructions (I did not ask them to do this, they had to because I tested positive but it was appreciated). For me, my symptoms started with fatigue and headaches. After a few days, I started getting a cough, which got consistently worse and has actually not fully gone away yet. I had little to no appetite for most of the day and found that saltines and apples were about all I could handle eating in the mornings and evenings for the first 3-4 days. I had a runny/stuffy nose for a few days. I never had a fever. I never lost my sense of taste, but I did lose my sense of smell for a few days. A few days before I hit 2 weeks (since starting symptoms) I got a call from the military nurse. He went through my symptoms with me and then said that based on them I was no longer considered contagious and I didn’t need to quarantine anymore. I personally felt like my cough was still bad enough that I didn’t want to leave the house just yet and I have the luxury of being my own boss and setting my own schedule, so I put off working for a week (and will probably take another week or two off honestly, we’ll see what happens with this cough). I started working on disinfecting everything in my apartment, which took much longer than I initially expected since I’m definitely still recovering and don’t have as much energy as I normally do. Every day is just a little bit better though, so it’s just a matter of time.

Now to talk about how I got exposed in the first place. My family lives on the other side of the country, hadn’t seen me in a year, and came to visit. They’ve been extremely careful during the entire pandemic and genuinely didn’t think that they had been exposed. They spent an entire week with me before my mom started showing symptoms. As soon as she started getting symptoms, she wore a mask at all times, stayed in their hotel room, and kept her distance from me and the rest of my family as much as possible. She got tested, the results came back positive, and my family started driving back home (they were advised by hospital staff to do so) and me and my husband scheduled our tests. My mom found out after flying across the country that both of her parents, some of her siblings, a handful of her nieces and nephews, and one of her friends had all tested positive and that another one of her friends was in the hospital on a ventilator. My mom hadn’t been around her family recently because they’d all gone on a trip together that my mom thought was too risky (especially given that her family leans more anti-vax and anti-mask). However, she had felt obligated to go to her boss’ birthday party despite not feeling like it would be planned for safety (that crowd also leans anti-vax and anti-mask. She lives in a very conservative area). Once my family finished driving home, she was able to talk to people and figure out what happened. At her boss’ birthday party, their mutual friend, we’ll call him Jimmy, was hacking up a storm. My mom didn’t notice this as she was avoiding Jimmy because she doesn’t like him (lots of drama we don’t have time to unpack right now). Jimmy tends to be extreme in everything he does and thinks so he was telling people that even though he had a cough he deserved to still be at the party and shouldn’t have to wear a mask. He’s the friend who was on a ventilator in the hospital and three other people from that party have been hospitalized with Covid because of him. Which leads me to a point I really want to make:

IF YOU ARE SICK WITH ANYTHING, NOT JUST COVID, DO EVERYONE A FAVOR AND STAY HOME. ALSO, WEAR YOUR DAMN MASK PLEASE.

Now let’s talk about vaccines. My husband has been vaccinated (Pfizer) for a few months now. Despite sharing a bed, bathroom, and kitchen with me (no other options, we have a tiny apartment) while I was sick for almost 2 weeks, after being exposed for a week while my family visited, he never had any symptoms and kept testing negative. I’ve seen a lot of people on my dash lately saying that they don’t want the vaccine because you can still get covid if you’re vaccinated. Sure, you can, BUT YOU COULD ALSO NOT GET SICK. I don’t understand why people who are capable of getting vaccinated refuse to. I have a myriad of health problems that prevent me from getting vaccines and I feel so absolutely helpless because I have to trust/depend on everyone else to get vaccinated so that I can benefit from herd immunity and there are so many people straight up refusing to get it because of all the misinformation out there. Which scares me! Because I rely on those people to stay healthy! And they aren’t doing their part! And there’s nothing I can do to keep myself healthy! (I mean, besides having good hygiene, wearing masks, and being very careful about where I go and how long I’m out, all of which I do) It’s so infuriating!

So uhhhh in conclusion GET VACCINATED PLEASE.

tldr: if you get exposed, get tested and reach out to people you could have spread it to. Start treating immediately after testing positive. It can be really serious or really mild and you won’t know until you get it. Be courteous and stay home if you are sick at all. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Get your vaccine.

[howdoyousleep3]

Hello and Happy Friday! Let us consider:

Three-Day Weekend Daddy.

This started as a harmless and specific Headcannon that turned into a pairing and version of Steve that I...well I just can’t stop fucking thinking about. This has always been my favorite gif of Evans and I am downright tickled that this has morphed into something that will never leave my mind.

This is definitely Stucky (I know my other HCs haven’t been) and definitely the longest Headcannon I’ve ever posted so as per usual, I advise you to buckle up. :)

This Steve actually is a little bit of a rich Daddy but it’s new money, like he sold his start up or something, was self-taught on the skills he used to build his own company up from the ground

He likes to work with his hands, doesn’t want to change anything he’s been doing all along simply because he has the money now

Mows his own lawn, tampers with his motorcycle and car, attempts to fix household problems before calling in an expert

Is intelligent, a quick-learner, a universal natural talent

Could not put a number on the amount of trucker hats he owns

Never takes himself too seriously

Owns a boat

Is extremely tan in the summertime, never wears a shirt, waves at everyone when they’re on the lake

Likes to take care of his body but does not believe in cardio, has a tiniest bit of a soft lower belly that he complains about, but loves beer too much to do anything about it

Bucky fucking gags for it, kisses at his belly--wet, open-mouth, sloppy as all hell--on his way down for a suck job 

Speaking of Daddy’s lil’ bunny...

Bucky comes from a background with a slightly higher place in society than Steve did (which Bucky isn’t particularly a fan of and probably why it was easier to fall for Steve) and so sometimes he ends up teaching Steve little things

The first time Steve meets Bucky’s parents at a nice dinner place Bucky has to kind of whisper to Steve under his breath about which spoon to use and where his water glass goes 

Takes Bucky to dates at expensive seafood places and also Waffle House

Bucky jokes about taking ballroom dancing lessons and Steve fucking makes that happen, looks like a fucking fool trying to follow Bucky’s natural grace but he’s smiling like he won the lottery the whole damn time

Wakes up hard damn near every morning, nibbles on Bucky’s shoulder, his ear, “can’t help it, darlin’, not when I wake up with my dick nestled between these sweet cheeks, goddamn”

They stumbled upon the appeal of the Daddy Kink by complete accident

“Look at you: mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, working on your bike, marinating steaks-- you somebody's Daddy or somethin’?” Bucky jokes one day but it results in Steve pressing Bucky in tight against the counter, whispering in his ear, “You wan’me to be your Daddy, baby? I’ll be your Daddy, darlin’...”

And then Bucky is just so fucking knocked off his feet by the never-ending onslaught of his own arousal that ‘Daddy’ is actually the only word he can form when Steve puts him chest-down on the kitchen counter and fucks his ass so hard the cabinet doors won’t stay closed

This Daddy lives for three-day weekends where he can spend time outside and invite people over...

Bucky feels like a little housewife when he brings Steve a glass of water (“it’s hot, you need to stay hydrated. You can’t always drink beer, punk”) or beer or lunch and Steve squeezes at his hips or his ass, kisses him sloppy on the cheek, “Look at’chu, thank you, honey...”

It’s a really hot fuckin’ day and Steve is definitely overdue for a haircut, but Bucky just can’t stop staring at the little droplets of sweat that collect at the tail of each tendril of Steve’s hair where it sticks out from under his hat to lay against Steve’s neck

Wears swim trunks that hit well above his knees and makes Bucky wanna lick the inside of his thighs, a length that isn’t as masculine as you might expect on Steve “where’s the grill brush” rogers, but it somehow adds to all that virility seeping out through Steve’s pores

Asks, “What is this song? Who sings this?” to every other song on Bucky’s playlist

Turns his hat around backwards at one point and it’s how Bucky knows he’s a little tipsy, a little loose

Bucky has to tell him to put on a shirt when he goes to grill but Steve is a stubborn sonofabitch and Bucky doesn’t fight too hard because Daddy looks good in front of that grill, beer in one hand, tongs in the other, broad and glistening all over

Steve is always asking what kind of beer Bucky is drinking and asking him if he likes the taste of that one, the hops in this one, offering suggestions on what he might try next, not because Steve is a beer snob but because he just wants to keep tabs on what Bucky likes to drink so he can buy more next time and just because he thinks it’s interesting to know his baby’s thoughts on that kind of stuff

Jokes about a hot dog eating contest with a wink thrown Bucky’s way

Wrestles and tosses Bucky into the pool, jumps in anyway after Bucky pouts, “Goddamnit, Bucky…”, yanks his shirt over his head, dives in

Sneaks hot and heavy kisses against the side of the house like a couple’a teenagers

Fucks like an animal after spending the day being handsy and teasing and looking at Bucky in his swim trunks, strutting around the yard in front of all their fucking friends, and maybe some other Daddy might get jealous ‘cause‘a that but it only makes Steve grin like a damn wolf who’s just put eyes on tonight’s dinner...

Bucky has never wanted Steve’s cock in his mouth more, sucks him off right there on the kitchen floor when everyone leaves, Steve’s trunks barely pulled down his thighs enough, “Fuck, baby, you spent all day thinkin’ about havin’ Daddy’s dick to suck on?”

“Do that thing with your tongue again, that thing from last -- yeah, fuck that’s nice” and “Come on, honey suck on Daddy’s balls, there ya go. Fuck…”

A lot of grinding and pushing and pressing, this Daddy a handsy motherfucker, picks up Bucky right from the floor, hands under Bucky’s armpits, under his ass, carries him up the stairs

Does a lot of “every man” physical labor in the yard, moving furniture etc., and his body isn’t just a machine that he’s gotta work on like his bike, but more like a house that he lives in and knows every detail

Which means that Steve knows his own strength -- even after three or four beers -- and doesn’t actually have to try and be careful with Bucky when he’s tossin’ him around

He’s carefree and confident enough that he trusts his own touch, and it makes everything more passionate and intense for Bucky because if Steve wants to grind on him or squeeze on him or love on him with all of his muscle and bone then he’s just gonna do that, gonna do whatever feels good

Steve wants Bucky on top when they finally get to the bed, wants to feel him all over, run his hands up those thighs, wants to bite at those pretty nipples

Both smell like chlorine and sunscreen, Steve’s beard smells like grill smoke

Stops halfway to orgasm and tells Bucky to turn around, to be Daddy’s little reverse cowgirl so he can spread his cheeks and smush ‘em together and watch the way his slicked-up cock disappears inside

Eyes half-lidded, smirk tugging at his lips slightly, super vocal

Likes to egg Bucky on, encourages him to take what he wants, but also knows Bucky well and knows when he’s about to come and uses that to his advantage, knows Bucky won’t want to come but know what he loves to hear that pushes him over the edge

Has such a mastery of control over his own body that he can bring Bucky over that precipice even when he’s on his back just by pistoning his hips up in just the right way

Prefers to be the one in control when he comes, loves to roll and fuck the both of them into their climax, a groaner, a biter

Sleeps in a little later, morning snuggles galore, goes out to get breakfast, Steve wakes up first and makes sure that Bucky has a fresh bottle of water on his nightstand, it was hot out yesterday...

Eeeee, who else would do bad bad things for this Daddy? 👋

Love you bunches! 😘😘😘

[stellar-imagines]

HEADCANONS REQUEST: ❝stressed out.❞

[ Fandom: Boku no Hero Academia ] [ Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, Todoroki Shouto, Shinsou Hitoshi ]

「Headcanons of Midoriya, Bakugou, Todoroki and Shinsou with their S/O getting stressed over homework, exams, training, etc to the point of getting sick.」

MIDORIYA IZUKU

♤ Midoriya is a very supportive person! He's gunning to be the best Hero out there and make All Might proud which actually meant he had to be stronger than anyone else. Everyone in his class can be rivals but then again, everyone was sharing the same dream. When he sees you studying or training, he offers his help. And that was when he saw the signs of you not getting enough sleep.

♤ Now UA isn't just any high school. It's a prestigious one where students can step out into the outside world as heroes, support specialists and etc. In addition to the normal studies that any other high school provides, there were other subjects that are hero-related. Whether it was in the Hero Course, Support Course or even the General Department, there are extra subjects for you to learn.

♤ It was easy to see how you've been working hard for the past few days. There were reports to submit for English and History. In addition, there's gonna be a quiz for Maths coming soon. On top of that, you needed to train harder to catch up to everyone. He invites himself into your room when you're studying, bringing some of your favorite snacks and drinks. When it comes to studying, he's very happy to help you with whatever he can.

♤ Midoriya is a worrier. When he sees you clearly overworking yourself, he doesn't hesitate to approach you, reminding you to take a break and relax for a while. All you did was smile at his kindness and he actually believed that you would heed his advice. And he was dumb enough to believe that you would actually follow his words. You did, but it all lasted for a while, around 15 minutes, before you realize that there was something you needed to revise.

♤ He noticed that you were sick when you showed up to school looking very tired. Your entire body was burning up and you're insisting that you're feeling just fine when you're not. This boy doesn't hesitate to resort to force, he's bringing you back to your room and insists you to rest despite your protests. You gave in to his pleading because who could resist the way he was looking at you. Midoriya's face showed it all, pain, sadness and worry.

♤ He's by your side most of the time, brings you food and water. Midoriya makes sure that you're not alone and he rambles on and on about something until you eventually fall asleep. This boy gets tons of cool fever gel and asks you where you're feeling a hot. He pastes it everywhere you points, please stop him. Gives you a full copy of his notes on the subjects that you missed out.

♤ This boy is your personal nurse for the next few days you're sick. After recovering, Midoriya still keeps a close eye on you, making sure you stay hydrated and not overwork yourself. He's there to remind you that you're doing your best and stop you when he thinks that you need a break.

BAKUGOU KATSUKI

☆ Bakugou doesn't really treat you that specially. You're his girlfriend, someone he acknowledges. However, that doesn't mean he's unaware of the subtle changes. No, scratch that, you were actually overworking yourself. At first, it was an admirable thing, seeing you work so hard and all that. So, he let you do as you pleased. He's happy to know that your relationship isn't getting in your way of becoming a hero. Whenever he comes over to your room, you'd be studying. And honestly, he doesn't mind the silence and lack of attention.

☆ At first, he noticed how you're always excusing yourself and cancelling plans with your friends. And you would lock yourself up in your room, doing revisions and re-reading notes that you took during class. He sees this as you being diligent. Bakugou keeps in touch with you though, through texts and updates from your classmates.

☆ However, when things got a bit too far, he gets annoyed. Realllllly pissed. You'd go as far as to turn down his offers, saying that you needed to do some more training or studying. He invites you to eat dinner with him? You'd say you need to study and review some notes. On the weekends where he wants to just do nothing but be with you? You would apologize with a smile and say that you want to practice your quirk. Bakugou really admires your handwork but this is a bit too much.

☆ Bakugou notices your sluggish state almost in an instant. Your friends were questioning you whether you were fit enough to even participate in extra training after school but you would smile and tell them that you were fine. He's having none of it though. He happened to be within the vicinity when Uraraka invited you yo train. He marched over towards you, hoisted you up like a sack of potatoes and brings you to your room despite how much you yelled in his ear, demanding him to put you down.

☆ He complains about you being stupid enough to skip meals and bottle all your emotions. Bakugou says that you're annoying, an idiot for overworking yourself, pushing yourself too far and not knowing your limits. At the same time, he's cooking meals, changing the cool gel and buying medicine for you. Honestly, he wants to be with you at all times, especially after being neglected for a while.

☆ Very relieved to see you resting in your bed buy very unhappy at the fact that you're sick. Bakugou feels a bit responsible since he had been watching you the entire time but made no effort to stop you from working yourself to the bone. He secretly likes it when you're sick because you're very clingy and it gives him an excuse to pamper you.

☆ He decides to stay close with you ever since then. He decides to join you on your training sessions, making sure that you don't overwork yourself. Bakugou gives good advice that can improve your fighting style vastly! And who wouldn't want one of the smartest students in the class tutoring you on the subjects you had difficulty in. Did we mention how he likes it when you're relying on him? If we didn't then, he really likes it when you rely on him.

TODOROKI SHOUTO

♡ Todoroki is bad at feelings and being in a relationship is foreign for him. He does his best in the relationship, takes you on dates, studies with you and etc. In addition, he's oblivious to most things. He doesn't really analyze people's behavior or pay any much attention to how people act around him. But when he started dating you, he was able to pick up a few of your habits unconsciously. Things like the small change in your movements when you're happy, sad or embarrassed. Even to the small details like how you would sway your feet back and forth or fidget when you're feeling bored.

♡ It began to become a habit of his to observe you from a distance. Todoroki is aware of how hard you're training everyday. With everyone improving day by day and getting better after each day, it was no surprise that you wanted to keep up with everyone else and not fall behind. He, himself, easily picked up on how the rest of his classmates are improving recently. 

♡ He might appear stoic, aloof and a bit distant but he's actually worried about you. Todoroki thinks that you're fine and all, just wanting to be stronger and all that. It actually motivates him to do better too so it doesn't really bother him that you're training so much. He sees it as you working hard to achieve your goals, it actually motivates him to do better. 

♡ Todoroki actually tags along on your training sessions. As students of UA, studies are much more different than in normal schools. In addition to the extra training lessons, you study more often that you normally do. Everything started to get a bit harder and it was no surprise that you were stressing out. At the times where he wasn't able to join your training sessions, he texts to remind you not to overwork yourself.

♡ He discovered that you were sick when you came late to school on one day, he was quite worried to see you behaving differently. Todoroki easily assumed that you were sick and insisted that you take the day off and rest in the dorms. But you were stubborn.

♡ He seriously doesn't know what to do at this point. You had told him that just staying by your side was more than enough. Being sick often meant that you're not able to move around that much on your own. He does his best though! Refilling your empty glass with water. In addition, he changes the wet towel on your forehead when you're asleep. He goes out of his way to buy food for you because he's not good at cooking.  Okay, he shouldn't be allowed in the kitchen, please keep him away from the kitchen.

♡ Todoroki is a bit more worried now though. He fears that you will stress over everything up to the point you fall sick again. This guy does his best to ensure that you're not stressing that much, telling you not to worry too much about it. He helps you with your studies by tutoring you. As he is one of the smartest students in the class, you were able to learn a lot from him.

SHINSOU HITOSHI

♧ In the early stages of the relationship, Shinsou is very distant. He's very worried and scared to be in a romantic relationship with another person. He's gotten used to people shunning him for his quirk, making the assumption that he would turn into a villain. So, it became a natural thing for him to isolate him from others. You had been the first one to break him out of his shell and made him fall in love with you. A relationship was actually the last thing on Shinsou's mind because he's more focused on becoming a hero and proving himself.

♧ But when you came in, everything around him came crashing down. He fell in love, got into a relationship with you and his life seemed a bit better. Shinsou isn't that good at showing his emotions but he's developed a skill for reading people. It was fairly easy for him to tell that you're lying whenever you texted him you were fine. He's very gentle and has his own special ways to show affection. He gives you a hug when he thinks you need it, compliments on every single thing you do to cheer you up.

♧ Even though this actually boosts your confidence and makes you less stressed, it didn't stop you from doing what you had intended to do all along. You continue to overwork yourself, whether it was studying or training. Shinsou doesn't seem to mind that you're not spending that much time with him. You'd apologize and ask him to forgive you this once but he would wave it off, saying that it was no problem. But when it grew frequent, he started to miss your presence.

♧ Shinsou finally realized that you were stressing yourself when he visiting your room at night, with hands filled with snacks. You were seated on your desk, hand in your hair as you glared at your notebook, eyelids slowly falling shut which indicated how sleepy you actually were. The look on your face said everything he needed to know. 

♧ You stressing over homework, exams and training which results in getting not enough sleep? Shinsou is having none of that. He's the one who's supposed to not get enough sleep around here. Boy, he's a smooth talker and you bet your ass that it doesn't take long for him to persuade you to take a break from studying and training. Unfortunately, you had gotten ill from pushing yourself a bit too much. When you fall ill, he would give you the 'I told you so' look. But he does his best to nurse you back to health. He's not that good at nursing but he does his best okay? Shinsou is always by your side, making sure you need everything you need.

♧ Boy is as bad as Midoriya actually but he doesn't show it. This guy has never been close with anyone before so he goes a bit too extra. He takes quite a while to choose medicine and reads 10 different articles on how to nurse a sick person to health. 

♧ To ensure that this doesn't happen again, he's always checking in on you. He would drop by with some snacks and drinks, inviting you to walk around for a break. Brings you around places where you can relax, like the park or a small cafe that wasn't too busy. Anything that can get your mind off school, honestly.

Total: 2163 words Published: 31.12.2019

Thank you for requesting! *｡٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و*｡ Our last request for the year! And/Or Shinsou?? You bet your ass we’re gonna include him ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ I’ve been stressing myself out so I poured my feelings into this. A bit self indulgent because I want my boys to pamper me. Hope you enjoyed it, anon! ― author Hibiki/Lou

Thank you for requesting! We may or may have not gotten carried away when doing this request. This person here ( ↑ ) wrote a bit too much. Anyway, we both hope you don’t mind us choosing the main three!  ― author Natsuki

Please do not mind the grammar mistakes and typos.

[generous1ty]

Hey, Gene!

I saw your previous post and PLEASE- it was so sweet and adorable, I loved it so much! I’m so inspired by you, just reading it makes my heart go BOOMBOOM!!

Anyways enough of that, how are you? Are you doing okay? Have you taken care of yourself like you’re supposed to be doing? Please don’t forget that I love you very much and that you honestly mean the world to me! If you ever need anything, please let me know, okay? Try not to overwhelm yourself, there are sometimes opportunities to do things, so try not to overload yourself with a bunch of tasks to do. I’m very proud of you over the previous posts that you’ve been doing, so please keep your head up high! You’re doing such a great job. <33

I love you, Gene! Take care of yourself, okay? Please, make sure to eat, drink, sleep. Try to make a sleeping schedule as well- that’s if you don’t have one. If you don’t sleep enough, you won’t be getting that serotonin that you need in the morning! Sorry if I’m making this so long, I just enjoy talking to you! JDGSJDH ANYWAYS- Have a great midnight!! Please rest up, once again, love you! <3

ABHJASJDSA HI SHU <3

I’M GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT AAA i tried to make it less than 900 words because i thought it’d be funny if i gradually raised the word count by 100 but as you can see, that did not happen- seriously though, it’s so hard to believe i inspire you haha, but thank you!! really!!! <333

and i’m doing okay! i’ve been doing this whole week of self-indulgence and bettering myself. it’s difficult, but i’ve been handling it pretty well haha. as for taking care of myself ummm i’ve been doing,,, okay HNMSFSNFDH thank you for the reassurance, Shu. <3 i love you a bunch, too!!! you’re so amazing mm,, i’ll definitely do so, too! if you ever need some help- homework, writing, proof-reading, general problems, etc- i’m always here!! i’m definitely not overwhelming myself either, this week and the previous posts have been full of my own indulgences haha. it was very fun to write them!

thank you, Shu. hnnmsndhfm you’re very sweet and i appreciate you checking up on me a lot. it’s very,, warming. <33 make sure you do the same, as well! eat, sleep and take care of yourself, and stay hydrated!! I LOVE YOU

have a good rest, sleep well, and i hope you have a wonderful morning and day when you wake up! muah muah <3

[apinchofkatie]

productivity tips i really

need to start using

(part 2 coming soon!)

1. make sure you have slept well

take a nap, sis. inhaling caffeine won’t solve that. s l e e p, pls!

2. d r i n k w a t e r

you are like a plant. you need to be hydrated. also you have complex emotions, so take care of that.

3. eat. a. snack. or a meal idc

your brain needs food - carbs, fats, proteins. eat a banana and pb! or cucumber and hummus, my boyfri- (i’m just listing my fav snacks ;P)

4. make lists! seriously

all types of lists! lists for classes, assignments, to-do list for around the house, errands, shopping lists, etc.

keep those list separate and organized. break them down into sub-lists. i do this when it comes to group projects or cleaning my room or getting ready for bed, an event, you get the idea lol

5. go to bed at a decent time! and wake up before 10 am

going to bed at a reasonable time will help you wake up easier in the morning

this one is being shipped to me personally bc i don’t follow this very well hahaha (it’s 1:30am...)

i use melatonin supplements to help me get back into a decent sleep schedule

[batwynn]

Quarantine Positive Mental and Physical Health Checklist:

Note: Not everything works for everyone and not every service is provided by your local services, so please always take advice with consideration of that fact. ALWAYS check with your doctor or informed professionals about anything that requires medical treatment, etc. 

(American) National Suicide Hotline:

1-800-273-8255

List of international hotlines:

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

(WARNING! Some of these are no longer operational. Double check in your country for a line if one of these does not work.)

*IF  YOU HAVE/THINK YOU HAVE COVID19 AND ARE SELF ISOLATING TO HEAL AT HOME:

*If you have asthma or any other chronic lung conditions, heart conditions, or kidney conditions please be sure to call either your doctor’s office or the ER if you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus. (Fever, dry cough, trouble breathing.)

*If you are trans and bind or bind your chest for any reason, DO NOT WEAR A BINDER IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS! This virus attacks the lungs! You could cause serious complications and end up hospitalized or worse. I understand the need to bind, and I understand the dangers of not binding. But please, please DO NOT BIND when sick or symptomatic. 

WHO does not recommend people use Ibuprofen, but to use Tylenol for fever and pain reduction.  

Please remember to keep up your intake of fluids!

Checklist: 

Have you taken your medication(s)? — with the stress levels at high right now, now might be a good time to make up a schedule somewhere for your daily medications and their times. If you need reminders, you can use your phone’s calendar function (with an alert set at ‘at the time of the event’) or the ‘reminders’ application (iPhone). If you can’t use these, or don’t have them on your phone, consider asking someone who is available and able to send you a message/text/call to alert you to take your medication(s). If you don’t have a phone, try to place the schedule somewhere you will see it often during the day. (Possibly on the fridge, by your desk, by your bed, etc.) Multiple copies of the schedule might also help.  

Have you been drinking your water, or other fluids? —Hydration is important whether you’re sick or not! If you have trouble drinking water, good alternatives would be coconut water or low-added-sugar juices. (100% juices are best) Sipping soups like broth can also hydrate, but be careful of salt content! Many fruits and veggies also have a high water content. Try: celery, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwis or oranges.

Have you spoken today? If not, try to read a few lines of something out loud just to stretch out your jaw and vocal cords a bit. A lot of tension can be held in your jaw, and it’s good to loosen it up a bit every so often. 

Have you had enough sleep? Your mood/health can be seriously affected by lack of sleep. If you’re having trouble going to sleep: Consider reading something familiar and comforting before bed, or consider putting your phone away an hour or so before going to bed, and try to keep it just out of reach. With everything that’s going on, the temptation to check the news all the time or scroll for hours to try to de-stress is understandable. Try to limit yourself to certain times of the day, and avoid doing it late into the night. *There are medications of all sorts from over the counter Melatonin to prescription medications that can help with falling asleep, staying asleep, nightmares, and more. Please reach out to your doctor/therapist/psychologist if you think you need help with sleep. 

Dealing with chronic illnesses or pain and aren’t allowed to go in for your usual appointments or PT(Physical therapy)? Check in with your doctor/specialist’s office by phone and see if they are allowing phone/video appointments. A lot of offices are doing this, and some are willing to refill medications/start new medications via these appointments. MOST Pharmacies will now deliver your medications to your home, some even for free. If you don’t already have a print out of home PT exercises for your specific pain areas, call and ask for them to either mail one to you, or direct you to one online. It’s important to keep up with your PT!

If you’re low on food due to money/stores being empty and you need to keep your blood sugar up, you can try to even things out with Glucose Tablets.  These are not a replacement for a meal, though! Please check all your local food pantries, churches, and even school food programs.

A lot of schools are offering a meals-on-wheels-like program for people with children in need. 

And if you’re elderly, Meals on Wheels is working extra hard to make sure everyone has food, including doubling up the amount you get per week for a lot of people.*  (Please also consider donating to them if you have the funds!) 

If none of these options work, please call 211 to speak to a member of the United Way call center who can help connect you to resources in your area. (This is not just for food.)

Stuck inside with family/roommates/partners and need some alone time?—If you have a private room, stick a sign on the door requesting to be left alone. Adding a period of time can help give them an idea of how long before knocking. For example: ‘Leave me alone for 40 minutes unless emergency please!’ If you do not have a room to yourself, if possible make up a plan with your roommates/family/partners to designate alone time in a room. Each member of the household can have 1 hour time alone in the bedroom/living room/bathroom/etc. Try to keep communication open, even when you really need to be alone. Make sure the others know you need this time, and that it might be good for them, too.

Did you eat today?

• If you feel like you’re dissociating, try counting your fingers or looking at your finger whorls. Remember that they are unique to you, that you are real. If this doesn’t work, you can also try counting things of one shape or color in the room to try to ground yourself in your surroundings. Fidgeting or chewing gum can also help stimulate your senses, which can help keep you grounded.

• If you are having a panic attack:

1: Ground yourself to reality with something familiar like a keychain or even pictures of something on your phone. [Cats and dogs are good.] Also, do not trust everything your mind/body is telling you right now. Thoughts like, ‘i’m going to die’, ‘everyone is leaving me’, ‘everyone hates me’, are a part of the panic, try not to linger on them, because they will only make it worse. A good trick is to try to replace these thoughts with a mental image of something either calming or silly. Like a Sloth, or a unicorn fighting a giant jelly bean.

2: Find a space that feels the safest for you, and stay there.

3: Take slow, deep breaths. After breathing in for four seconds, hold it for a few seconds before breathing out for another four seconds.

4: Stimulate your mind with something simple, and not stressful. Tap your fingers, re-read nice messages from someone, play a game one your phone that doesn’t require any thought or is timed.

5: You are doing a really good job. You don’t have to feel embarrassed. You are not alone. You are strong, and awesome.

Try not to feel guilty for feeling overwhelmed, upset, angry, sad, etc. This is a really rough time, and you’re allowed to feel how you feel.

Did you brush your teeth today?

Don’t be afraid, you’re not alone!-Reach out to someone you know, if you need it. If you can’t find someone, feel free to reach out to me and we can talk, or I can direct you to someone else who might be more equipped to help. 

Have you hurt yourself recently? Please take the time to clean and cover it. I know it’s hard to take care of yourself right now, but it’s not good to get an infection especially with the hospitals and doctors possibly turning you away due to the influx if COVID19 patients. 

It’s okay to take time to get going, and no, you do NOT have to write that book right now. 

You don’t have to talk about it if you aren’t ready. Being stuck inside with people does not mean they get to pressure you to open up about anything you’re not ready to open up about. 

You CAN talk about it, if you’re ready. Your problems are real, even if they might seem small or insignificant in the face of huge, global issues. 

If you are stuck in a home with an abusive person and cannot get out because of the current situation, please remember there are many applications, chats, text lines, phone lines available depending on where you are and who you are. 

Have you stretched in the past hour? 

Here are some online/phone options for AA/substance abuse groups. 

Pet a cute animal today! If you can’t, there’s loads of livestreams from all over the world with cute animals on display! 

10 relaxing online games

Try making one of these comfort foods: 

American Comfort Foods

Canadian Comfort Foods Indian Comfort Foods Japanese Comfort Foods German Comfort Foods Mexican Comfort Foods [sorry, a lot of Tex-mex in there.]

Remember: You matter. Your feelings matter. Your life matters. 

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #381

“don’t try to be the one person who has stayed just to say they never left me”

Do you feel bored with your life? Always. Do you miss anyone who was mean to you in the past? I sometimes miss Colleen, but I know it's for the better that we no longer associate with each other. What’s the most weight you’ve ever gained from a medication? I don't know, but a fuck of a lot. Thanks, Abilify. Have you ever been suicidal? Yes. Do you pray? If yes, to whom? No. What do you miss about high school? Memories with Jason. What do you miss the most about college? Socializing. What was the best date you’ve ever been on? A triple date to an arcade w/ Jason and friends. What’s the last great song you discovered? The most recent one? I don't know, really. Do you feel free to post how you feel on Facebook? Yeah. Don't like what I post, delete me. Have you ever done cocaine? Yikes, no thanks. Do you think you’ll ever get married? Do you want to? I sometimes wonder if I ever will. I'm scared of just continuing to be an unemployed leech that is doing nothing significant with her life, in which case it's like, why even be with me romantically. I feel like such a dead end street. I want to get married someday. Who do you care about the most? When it comes down to it, probably my mom. Have you ever made out on a couch? Yeah. Would you ever get gauged ears? I want small gauges, actually. When it comes to clothing, are you the conservative type? Yes, because I hate my body and don't want others to see it. Do you enjoy eating? I wish I didn't. Have you ever ridden in a race car? No. Do you go out of your way to impress the opposite gender? No. Do you enjoy history? Not really, no. It bores me. Are you a pajama person or do you stay dressed all day? I'm just about always in my pjs. Do you value looks or personality more? Personality is way more important. Have you ever changed religions? Yeah. Born Roman Catholic, converted to Christianity when I further understood the differences, then I went to how I am now: I believe in something(s), but I don't quite know what. I wouldn't call myself a Neo-Pagan, but it's what I relate most to. Would you ever wear fake eyelashes? I would for like, my wedding. Foo fighters vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers: I'm actually not a big fan of either. Are you a fan of the SAW movies? I don't really watch them. Do you ever forget how old your siblings are? My two immediate sisters, I'm sometimes a year off. All my others, yes. :x Mountain Dew or Sprite? Mountain Dew, of course. I really don't like Sprite now, which is ironic because as a kid, it was my favorite soda. Could you ever give yourself a shot? Yeah. Have you ever worked as a cashier? That was one of my duties when I worked at a dollar store. If you are on birth control that allows you take pills and skip your period, how often do you opt to skip it? How come? My birth control doesn't allow me to skip, but rather, it regulates it. Is there a book series where you loved the first book, but for some reason the other books in the series just didn’t measure up? I can't say that, no, as most series I just kinda fell out of, like The Hunger Games. LOVED the first book, started the second, and even though I was enjoying it, I just stopped for some reason? Are there any stores/restaurants that you would like to shop/eat at, but there aren’t any located near enough to you? Haha yeah, like lots of west coast fast food places like Jack n' the Box or however it's formatted. If you were told by a professional that you were unable to become pregnant, how would that affect you? Is there something important to you about conceiving a biological child rather than adoption? And finally, if you even want to have children, would you choose adoption or surrogacy or would you go on childless? I don't even want kids, so honestly, I'd be stoked if I learned I was infertile. Wouldn't need to worry about the chance of getting pregnant and facing an abortion dilemma. Is there something that you did not used to take seriously, that you either now take seriously or wish that you had in the past (e.g., a relationship that you miss, your education, etc.)? Hm. I don't know. Are there any subjects that you are interested in so much that you would read whole books or academic journals about them? Meerkats, especially. I will read EVERY scientific article about them I find. Are you physically affectionate with your friends? I'm a hugger. When you were in middle school and high school, did you witness a lot of bullying? How did the teachers react to name-calling or violence? Not really, thankfully. Are any of your friends/relatives actually impressive artists or writers? Are you willing to share an example of their work? Yeah. I have a cousin who's really good at drawing, and my sister is a wonderful cake decorator. Do you drink more apple or orange juice? Orange. Could you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your gf/bf? My hypothetical bf/gf, no. Would you ever donate blood? I have before, and I would again if I knew I was hydrated enough and the opportunity was right there. Would you rather drink coffee or tea? Ugh, neither. Do you get easily embarrassed? YES. How long was your longest make out? TMI alert, like all night. If the person who hurt you most said they’re sorry would you believe them? I honestly don't know. Do you have sensitive skin? Very. What color is your mum's car? White. Do you live in an apartment? No. Do you have a pet fish? Nope. Are you happy with your eye color? I wish they were a more sapphire blue. Solid soap bar or liquid body wash? Absolutely liquid body wash. What color do you want your dream car to be? Baby pink. *-* Do you have more then one favorite band? I say I do, but at the same time I know Ozzy Osbourne will ALWAYS be #1. Do you prefer being single or in a relationship? In a relationship. But it's absolutely not something I'm about to force just for the sake of being in one. Would you be really upset if Facebook ceased to exist tomorrow? Nah. Have you or would you try shark meat? No to both. Do you know anyone that's pescatarian? No. Someone I watch on YouTube is, though. Are you shy or over confident around your crushes? Super shy. Do you think the govt. has a cure for cancer, but is hiding it from public? Hell, I think it's very well possible, but I lean more towards for financial hoarding, they simply don't further pursue potential cures that are discovered. I mean, just THINK about all the "future cures" you've read or heard about. It's fucking outrageous. It's all to fuel the medical industry. Okay, tin hat coming off. Last time you drank a diet soda? A very long time ago, because diet soda gives me a massive headache. Was your ex born in America? Only one wasn't. Name your favorite type of music and why. Metal. I for one just like the sound, and I find it very therapeutic when I'm especially mad or sad. Even when I'm in a good mood, I just enjoy it. I also feel that a lot of metal songs tell interesting stories and/or have very poetic lyrics. Do you own or have you read, or thought of reading any self-help books? I haven't, but I've considered it. Can you breakdance? Definitely not. Have you ever read a book and not understood it? If so which one? Yes. We were assigned this one war novel in middle school that was FUCKING AWFUL, like I was checked out the whole time. I don't remember its name or anything. Have you ever watched a movie and not understood it? If so which one? Yes; the Warcraft movie I mentioned in a recent survey. Orcs and their fucking deep-ass voice that I couldn't understand. Do you blowdry your hair? No. Tell me about your dream last night. Omfgggggg y'all. So, there's one invert pet that I've never understood the keeping appeal of, and that's giant centipedes. Their bites are notoriously excruciating, and they are just SO goddamn fast. Well, for some godforsaken reason, I wanted one as a pet. Got one, and it immediately got loose. Guess who wanted to shit herself lmao. Centipedes are very cool, but only from a distance, ya feel? Have you ever stayed in a fancy high-class rich hotel? No. Have you ever stayed in a rent-by-the-hour motel? I don't think so. Describe the worst fight you’ve ever been in whether physical or verbal. I'm not entirely sure about my *worst*, but I know it was with Mom. We've had a few. Have you heated any food in your microwave today? Yeah, a shrimp alfredo Lean Cuisine bowl. Do you own any items of clothing with cartoon characters on them? Yes. Have you ever played Animal Crossing? No, it doesn't seem like my kinda game. Do you own anything (e.g jewelry, accessories) with your initial on it? Yes, but none of which I personally bought because I don't really like them. Do you own any cats or dogs? What are their names? I have a cat named Roman. <3 Have you added any books to your shelves lately? Which? No. Have you bought any new cosmetics or toiletries lately? Which? No. Do your pets have a specific type of food that they prefer? Roman will eat whatever cat food he's given, while Venus, like your average ball python, is a picky eater. Like when I first got her, she wouldn't eat for almost a year because I just couldn't find a method through which she'd accept food. Now she consistently takes frozen/thawed small rats that have actually sat in warm water (versus doing it by hand under running water), and she generally won't strike it unless it's offered to her by tongs, but not dangling by the tail. Picky, picky miss thang. What's your favourite variety of apple? I'm not very particular about flavor so long as the apple is crisp. I canNOT do soft apples. Which of your physical features do you receive the most compliments about? My hair.

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about periods

they’re the worst

make sure you have Comfy Clothes

heat packs/hot water bottles? absolute essentials

if you don’t have them, lying on ur stomach helps LOADS

if you’re feeling nauseous, the smell of peppermint eases the nausea. no one likes throwing up. if you don’t have an aroma diffuser, drip a few drops of peppermint oil into a cup of water, smell it if you feel like puking

chocolate !!! especially dark chocolate

hot drinks, like soup,,,,, or tea !!! hot tea is so nice during periods, and it has health benefits !!

ice cream is nice but not great for periods :( TEA IS GOOD !!!!!!

this list goes out to anyone who doesn’t have periods as well. if u know someone who has periods, know that cramps are bitches. help them out.

sometimes the nausea gets really bad, but ALWAYS REMEMBER TO EAT REGULAR MEALS. when u wanna puke eating is hard, i understand sweetie but even a snack. not eating makes the nausea worse.

if the cramps get real bad, remember to BREATHE. unclench your jaw, loosen your shoulders and neck, breathe in for 4 seconds, out for 5. repeat.

if there’s someone to rub ur back or play with your hair, ask them to !!

seriously, it feels better

periods are like small demon babies that bloat your stomach for five days and make u feel icky, you deserve someone to rub ur back for ten fucking minutes goddammit

keep hydrating. water, tea, whatevs. but hydrate.

pee regularly, change your pad/tampon regularly. REMEMBER THIS. set reminders if you need to.

play some chill music, watch a sitcom

REMEMBER THE HOT WATER BOTTLE. THAT SHIT IS A LIFESAVER

i’m lying on my stomach as i type this now and i feel the sweet warmth blossoming in my sad bloated stomach where the bad gremlin period baby is hiding

THIS GOES OUT TO PEOPLE WHO DONT’T HAVE PERIODS

THIS GOES OUT TO PEOPLE WHO DONT’T HAVE PERIODS

even if it’s not directly relevant to you, you never know who this could help!

good luck period-bearers ily all

oh yea if you sleep a certain way (on your stomach, on your side, etc) make sure to adjust your pad so that you won’t leak

borax is good for cleaning period stains