#therapist/anxiety

[jylesthejester]

Here have my shitty attempt at that trend that’s probably old now

[This is Panik & Henry and their dynamic is so filled out in a way that makes me cry.]

More info on their dynamic and my hcs and opinions down below

[!Warning! Mentions of alcoholism, Toxic friendships, abusive friendships, etc ahead, be aware and cautious if any of these things trigger you. ]

So Panik and Henry have a complicated relationship from the start, due to Henry being a reformed villain and Panik kinda stealing his lab and stuff. Panik also blows up Henry’s 2000 dollars that were in his car (he lived in his car due to homelessness.) in the first episode of Panik & Henry but y’know that’s fineeeeeee-

Panik and Henry at first have a chill employee and Uptight boss dynamic, but it evolves into more of a Father and Son dynamic, which then eventually evolves into more of a toxic friendship.

Panik does care about Henry, and Henry does care about Panik, but they often have arguments and falling outs’ that usually end in them either leaving for a bit before reforming their friendship or they forgive eachother.

One of the bigger arguments they had involved Henry comparing him and panik to Rage and Jim Davis (Saying that, he was Jim davis, and Panik was Rage [Rage took Jim davis' whole life from him.]) Which then ended up in panik saying Henry needed to leave the lab (henrys therapist was present and thankfully resolved the situation somewhat, but also Henry was drunk, so he forgot what happened.)

It's one of my biggest headcanons that has some evidence backing it up (I guess that makes it more of a theory? Idk) is that Henry WAS a recovering alcoholic until he met and started working for panik, and then he started drinking again (This is shown in the Christmas episode where he drinks a lot whenever panik makes him upset. Henrys therapist also makes notes about this saying, "Henry started drinking again, I thought we talked about other ways to relieve stress like painting." Which implies that he's had an addiction to alcohol before, and this is his relapse.)

Back to their relationship. Panik and Henry often argue and bicker, I made this a more prominent thing in my family dynamic au, but this often results in more... harmful situations. Panik has often told Henry he'd hurt him if he doesn't do what he says(this is shown in the Backrooms episode prominently, and I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't the first time paniks said that.) And usually hasn't cared if Henry gets hurt, but often in life or death situations where it's just them two he depends on Henry to stay alive (Probably because he doesn't like being alone.). Henry loses control of his emotions often, usually crying at the end of some adventures, and getting angry or panik feeling a fake form of sympathy and trying to help Henry, this once resulted in Henry locking panik in a vault for three months I believe it was (panik could've gotten out but how frantic he was to get out didn't help him, since he tried to open the locking numpad side to henrys vault door). Henrys a bit pushy towards panik at times, but paniks often mean to Henry, and I don't mean to say this balances it out but... it kinda does.

Panik also uses Henry often to get what he wants or needs, which Henry does since paniks giving him a home. There's also an ongoing thing after Henry blew up paniks golden vault door that panik wants Henry to get another one, but Henry just makes other doors in place of it, which is a prominent thing in their everyday conversations.

Panik has a clear attachment to Henry, shown in Redstone Ridge prominently, due to him immediately walking up to Henry, unlike anxiety(where they bumped into each other, i think) and trying to get Henry to remember him, I don't think Redstone ridge Henry likes panik all that much honestly. (OFF TOPIC BUT MY MOM MADE SOME BOMB ASS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES-) but this is also shown in the final showdown war with Jim davis in block city, where when Jim davis tries to hurt Henry, panik Blasts him with his main gun (TFG 10K) and tells him to back off (he also said he had no ammunition just before that). Henry also has an attachment to panik, at first it seemed due to the fact that he gave him a place to sleep, but now it seems like he sees him as his son in a way (He's canonically said to have a daughter, so he's probably got fatherly instincts in him), and usually engages in watching him when panik wants to show Henry something, and he also doesn't mind doing things for panik, or protecting him.

Oh by the way the two people at the end (before the family guy death pose) are Doctor Kalm and Henric, they appear on Frosty's channel!(another character in block city/horrormashfriends) and Kalms first essential goal was to get henric back awake and alive since he passed out and stopped responding entirely. (Also random thing I saw in the first episode of the series Dr kalm and henric appear in(Its called merge city), there was a comment asking "What's this version of henrys name going to be?" And someone answered "Roostery because Henry=Hen [insert a bunch of other rooster and hen stuff]" (Which just fuels my trans dad hc for Henry more.)

I could go on about this for a while but I'll stop for now

[thedisablednaturalist]

I think when people think of mental illness and what helps, especially with things like anxiety and depression, the treatment involves pushing yourself. Pushing yourself to get out of bed, to exercise, to take a shower, to go out in public, to order your own food from the cashier, etc.

And because the mental health movement has grown so much, people think that's the default of ALL illnesses. That the only way someone will get better is if they push themselves. That practice makes perfect. That you'll become more comfortable or strong over time the more you do something.

But what people need to realize is, with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, pushing yourself in most cases is DETRIMENTAL. Pushing yourself past your limits can lead to flare ups or further injury. That's why it's important to know your limits, how certain activities may affect your condition, and learn how to either adapt or get help to complete the activity in question.

Also, most of us are already pushing ourselves. Most of us don't have access to the help or equipment we need. Most of us live in places where we frequently encounter inaccessible obstacles. Most of us NEED to rest.

So please don't try to be our physical therapists or doctors. There are people specifically trained to help us navigate our own conditions and limitations. There are people trained to help us strengthen our body's resilience without causing flare-ups or injury. Do not tell us "it'll be good for you" or "you need the exercise" when we say something is too heavy or too far or when we say we need our mobility aid(s). Your friend with depression may need to be encouraged to get out of bed, but your friend with chronic illness definitely doesn't.

Respect our rest.

[thehavenmh]

[kiindr]

a lot of things are outside our control and that's okay. that's normal. no one controls everything.

[pixlokita]

Me: this is Halloween this is Halloween

-therapy starts-

Me: -fighting off PTSD and tears-

-therapy ends-

Me: -sniff-

Me:

Me: this IS HALLOWEEN

[kateksmallcuteowl]

Thanks @helenvader for reminding me about this scene in men at arms. Needed to reread a book before I’ve drawn this, but finally it’s ready;)

Unexpectedly Havelock has a new robe-design here. Lol.

P.S. First time I did something on Discworld that is apparently NOT VetVimes content 😅 Hope you like it)

[delusioninabox]

Daily #2,512! Me, waltzing into therapy: "I'M HERE FOR MY GOLD STAR AND EMOTIONAL VALIDATION."

[pirateprincessjess]

You are not a puppy girl. Youer a human thinking that your a dog is a sign of serious mental illness get a fucking therapist and stop exposing us to your psychosis

My therapist is sending me a puppygirl care package. It’s got human teeth safe dog toys, and treats in it! I’m actually very excited!

[hotvampireadjacent]

I was in the program for mentally unstable children. And all I did at school to be put in it was not talk to anyone.

[potatogoats1blog]

@hheisa 's anxiety snas doodles

[mollymarymarie]

When I read about the "great purge" of 2002 or 2012 (I wasn't on Tumblr or FF. net during this time, I was literally just EMAILING my fanfic out to my friends lol), it always blows my mind how they say so many fics were just... lost.

I get that some of those were "orphaned" fics where the author wasn't available anymore or wasn't going to bother uploading anywhere else. But. Otherwise. Like. what.

What do you mean you don't have backups of backups saved on illegally downloaded word processors. What do you mean you wrote the whole fic on a browser and didn't save it anywhere else. What do you mean.

[rekindlevn]

Hi!

I wonder how Nico,Marcus and Jules will deal with anxiety or anxiety/Panic attacks

Niko would hold it off for as long as humanly possible. He'd grit his teeth, ball his hands into fists -- boy is DESPERATE not to show his emotions like that. Would deal with it as internally as possible.

Markus' go-to to Big Feelings is anger, so if he was anxious about something, he'd probably get mad about it. Like maybe, I don't know, he's anxious about MC finding someone else so he shows that by starting arguments about stupid stuff. But if it's a full on panic attack, he's crying his eyes out, snot everywhere, a MESS.

Jules , well, he cant allow himself to fall into a panic attack, there's too much on the line for him to allow it so he compartmentalizes for as long as he can. That being said, once he is alone and his defenses drop, he literally drops as well; you'll typically find him in a corner with his head is his hands as he tries to breathe through it on his own

[fight-nights-at-freddys]

how is this not point blank harassment?? am i wrong here? i really feel like i'm not.

[writterings]

hate when therapists get suspicious when you're well educated on mental health and/or are self aware. sir i live here. of course i'm going to be able to articulate myself well about my mental illness. that does not mean im making it up.

[thehavenmh]

[drumlincountry]

My cool artsy therapist keeps going on about how awful my background is and how powerful my journey is and how I need to be like. Incredibly Impressed and Proud of myself for surviving and thriving and also how I need to be. compassionate? About other people not understanding my Great Suffering.

but idk about that tbh! Lots of people were raised in domestic abuse situations. Lots of people are estranged from a parent or two. Lots of people had difficult childhoods for LOTS of reasons. Obviously this is Bad! I don't think it should happen to anyone! but it does? All the time? But I don't think my wounds are in any way more impressive than those of other people with Complex PTSD or whatever.

Maybe I know too many refugees. And impoverished people. And queers. But I can't accept the assumption that it is UNUSUAL to be traumatised and IMPRESSIVE to be still upright and breathing. Bro i'm just sitting here.