A comic about looking after yourself, your loved ones and your mental health during the tough times ahead. I started this last November, when people were hurting so hard it was difficult to function - I’m sorry it took me so long to finish it.
Getting healthy doesn’t mean you can only have salads. Have your pizza. But have it in moderation. Have 2 slices instead of 4. Add a side of salad. Have pizza one night but salad the next. You can still enjoy the food you love and get healthy!
“Getting mad at yourself for slipping back into old habits is like getting mad at yourself for shivering when it’s cold. It’s just what we’re wired to do. It’s not a failing.
New habits are new because we don’t have a lot of practice YET. We are not good at them YET.”
So, don’t beat yourself up over it. You’ll get better. It just takes time.
hello teenagers of tumblr dot com. especially the like 13-15 year old ones. I know like none of us have good role models in our lives and are desperate for adult approval but just because your mutual is older than you that doesn’t mean they’re right about everything and like necessarily someone you should look up to or view as an authority figure
Reblogging because… yes. Not everyone who acts like a potential role model for you is a good role model for you.
It’s okay to fail. In front of others. You’re not meant to be perfect. You’re human.
Personal news!
I am going to make an appointment next week by the way guys! I am going to be talking to someone about my mental health -not necessarily a therapist, as I wanted before (some of you may have read my parents basically said I didn’t need therapy) but I did go to speech therapy (for swallowing/feelings of being ill and stressed and not being able to eat)
And well, my speech therapist said it might help me to talk to someone… I am so incredibly happy. I’m going to get help, after knowing for so long that I needed it.
So, for you too, I want you to know things WILL get better. A brighter future is on the way.
I hope you read this little thing… story of hope, I think? And I hope it helps you too.
So if a teenager is at school for roughly 8 hours, and they are doing homework for 6+ hours, and they need AT LEAST 9 HOURS OF SLEEP FOR THEIR DEVELOPING BRAINS, then they may have 0-1 hours for other activities like eating, bathing, exercise, socializing (which is actually incredibly important for emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as the development of skills vital to their future career and having healthy romantic relationships among other things), religious activities, hobbies, extra curriculars, medical care of any kind, chores (also a skill/habit development thing and required by many parents), relaxation, and family time? Not to mention that your parents may or may not pressure you to get a job, or you might need to get one for economic reasons.
I will never not reblog this
“…but teenagers have no reason to be stressed.”
hey did you know anxiety levels in high school teens are actually as high as they were in insane asylum patients in the 1950’s? :)
damn!! that last comment… holy shit dude
Reblogging this because schools have started again (at least here in the NL)
My year has been obviously influenced by TENET. This fandom is full of talented and creative artists, and it totally motivated me to draw for fun again! Clearly, Protagoneil helped me a lot to make some progress and especially prevented my mental health from exploding. Thanks everyone for the support!
Please take care of yourself and see you next year!
