splinteredstar: (Default)
2014-10-07 10:21 pm

taking care of self

So, as some of you know, I have sort of stumbled face first into being president of a club. The added pressure, among other things, has done horrible things to my already fucked brain chemistry, and I’ve been having panic attacks over it.

Today I went in to talk to my adviser, who is also the faculty for the club. I wanted to be upfront about it - I have panic attacks, this is stressing me out, I’ll do the best I can but I don’t know if that will be enough.

It went well. She was understanding - said there had been other club leaders with anxiety issues, told me about things I shouldn’t worry about and reminded me that this was to gain experience and have fun. And she said if there was anything she could do to help, or if there was anything that she was doing wrong, let her know.

And I appreciate that. So yeah. I think I might be able to handle this.

splinteredstar: (Kimbley)
2013-10-19 11:35 pm

sometimes a sudden trip is all you can do

TRIGGER WARNING: this post discusses self-mutilation.

This week has been stressful. I briefly referenced this in a post when it happened that I later deleted.

My best friend... well, let me put it this way. Is there anyone you know, if you were left alone with them for ten minutes with a tire iron, you'd probably go to prison afterwards?

That's how I feel about her father.

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