the cycle™

me: i am finally feeling confident again and i realize that these things that make me self conscious aren’t that big of a deal and isolating myself over them is harmful and i’m ready to move forwa–
things that make me self conscious: *rear their nasty little heads in a spicy new form*
me: Ah.

My brain: hey look, a person you care about is paying attention to others that aren’t you
me: okay lol? I don’t necessarily have to be the most important person in their life or be the only one to get their attention/care; they can care about others and still care about me.
my brain: yeah that’s true but also let’s get upset about this for no good reason
me: you’re totally right thank you

sappling:

anxiety: everyone hates u
me: idk i dont think that-
anxiety: everyone hates u and ur mad ugly
me: damn u right

deceive:

someone: every time you go through something painful you get stronger uwu

me, living with consistent suicidal ideation and unbearable depression: Please Stop Me I’m Getting Too Strong.

dollpng:

self care is suppressing all your trauma until it comes and slaps you in the face with the force of 7 very large trucks

avpdbpdkaneki:

me: *does something embarrassing*
my brain: EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING
me: I know please
my brain: EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING EMBARRASSING

maybeseveralthings:

penicillium-pusher:

when someone asks me to describe myself

[highlighted text from a book or article: gay anxiety in a heterosexual culture]

soaprock:

me: *is constantly worried im annoying*

me: hey guys

no one:

me in my head: fuCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK

jcmeskirk:

depression after years of having it isn’t even sadness it’s just being exhausted and being allowed one (1) emotion a week and sometimes your brain is like “die” and you’re like “shut up brad”

pettyqueer:

Me: You know what? I think most people’s perception of me is a positive one. A lot of people seem to like me and enjoy having me around.

Anxiety: