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Writing you all a prescription today to more freely block terrible people across your social media feeds. It's not your job to "debate" every bigot or disprove every ridiculous conspiracy theory. You are allowed to enjoy social spaces without taking that burden on. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Panic attacks are not a battle. You can't "win" against one. They're a diplomatic mission requiring patience and understanding. If someone you care about has panic attacks, keep that in mind. When their shields are up, you lower yours. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

The default assumption by all doctors should be to believe what patients say about their lived experience. I believe you. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Many people with severe chronic illness would love to have enough leftover energy to even attempt an activity that health-privileged people think of as "lazy". Never, ever imagine that person battling illness is "lazy". They are working overtime just to survive. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

You are all magnificent creatures made up of fantastic, sentient chunks of bone and goo, so go safely into your world today with pride for the delightful bit of cosmic weirdness that you are. I'm so proud of you all! emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

You're not just allowed to take breaks, you need them. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Here's how to get the perfect beach body: 1) have a body, 2) go to the beach. That's it. Have fun and stay safe out there! emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon, water cup with straw, lotion bottle, beach umbrella

Avoid giving your last spoon of the day to someone who won't value it. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon x5

I know you think you need to take care of everyone else first but if you keep doing that to the point of exhaustion or breaking yourself, you won't be able to take care of anyone. It's important to take care of yourself first sometimes. You matter too. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

You are worthy of focused attention from your medical team. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Doctors must earn the privilege of treating patients. Patients should never have to earn the right to be treated. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

There's a lot more to sex and gender than the silly binary nonsense your era still clings to. All gender-based hatred is banned from my sickbay. You get to be who you are with me and I will protect you from anyone who says otherwise. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon, trans flag, rainbow flag

Surviving day-to-day with chronic illness and/or disability is never "laziness" regardless of how many health-privileged, abled people assume otherwise. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Good medicine on a systemic level requires tackling systemic inequity and bigotry first. You will never have a high-quality medical system unless everybody does. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Health care workers who resent patients with complex medical issues have no business working in health care at all. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Keeping problematic people in your life for social convenience is bad for your physical and mental health. I'm writing you a prescription to let at least some of those people go. Side effects can be rough at first but they fade and the cure is worth it. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Good job booking that appointment, or being brave when it's time to ask for the treatment you know you need. I'm so proud of you for getting your medical stuff arranged! emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon