Important facts.
happy No Shame Day!
my name is Mint <3 I have Major Depressive Disorder, GAD, Sensory Processing Disorder and some chronic pains which have put me in the ER on more than one occasion but have not been looked into in any depth
The time I am able to spend with other people, even people I love, is short because I get overstimulated and panic easily with too much sensory input. I wonder sometimes what I’ve missed out on because I’m largely unable to go to events and gatherings or stay for decent lengths of time before i have to leave. Movies, concerts, plays, anything dark but bright and loud triggers migraines for me.
Sometimes my depression doesn’t allow me to drag myself out of bed and my anxiety doesn’t allow me to sleep. sometimes chronic pain does both at the same time. I’ve not found a medication that actually works yet even most of the time without severe side effects.
I’m not always (or even often?) fun to be around. I have some big limitations and I warn people of this (usually aside, quietly, telling them i know what a massive pain in the ass I am and i would change if I could, really, i promise)
But this is who I am. I don’t talk often about the severity of my disablities because none of them are visible and people usually doubt me, but I’ve tried to be honest here.
thanks for reading <3
NOSHAMEDAY
Originally NOSHAMEDAY was started Started by Bassey Ikpi, The Siwe Project. Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian writer and mental health advocate:In memory of her teenage friend, Siwe Monsanto, is working toward providing that culturally competent care by instituting the first ever day international day of advocacy for people of color who are coping with mental illness . In 2012 The Siwe Project launched this and today noshameday is for all disabled people, whether it be physical or mental disability.
The memory of you emerges from the night around me
It is the hour of departure
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For the full experience combine with this audio (warning it might be loud)
Megumi Ogata is a gift to this world.
I saw Home yersteday. Cute movie. The facial expressions are very strong and there is a true morale in it. A great movie for kids education. Also love the design of Oh. Yeah, it’s very simple, but the character is just so lively and expressive, so it works. The dream works (lol)