Clocks and Asylums?

there is a very real tendency of teenagers with anxiety disorders self diagnosing with considerably more stigmatized and impairing mental illnesses (e.g. schizophrenia, DID, personality disorders), but the best response to that isn't to get angry with them for "appropriating" lol. instead you show them coping resources for the problems they're actually having and deemphasize diagnostic categories in general. if an 18 year old is claiming to have alzheimer's, they're probably making an innocent mistake and are in genuine distress. be kind.

Also I think this trend comes, at least in part, from how brushed aside anxiety disorders can be. If your parents and teachers dismiss you with 'oh everyone feels anxious', then inevitably you're going to start thinking that there must be something else going on with you

”You must feel very scared right now; let’s talk about how to help you personally, tailored to your symptoms” will always be more helpful than “stop faking (X) for attention”. If theyre that desperate for attention or an explanation, something is wrong.

I hate when people get on your back about a ship because it's 'toxic' like bro i said they are in love not that they should be.

If you were really my friend you’d do this highly unethical experimental surgery on me

@multibodied

god's weakest soldier is scrolling tumblr instead of being productive or participating in any of their hobbies

guys the dune tag is dead i need Saving

All roads lead back to writing my little fanfics and drinking a little diet coke. <3