TheComfortCorner | V.7

[mikey]

I had the worst night last week oh my gosh. It was around.. Maybe 10-11pm and I was just sitting there watching youtube, as you do. I was laying down I guess, and I suddenly had this very overwhelming feeling that I was going to throw up. I have emetophobia - the fear of vomit/throwing up and I've put up with it for around 7 or 8 years now. Like I could taste it. So I practically shot up and tried to calm myself down, but that certainly didn't work and it triggered a hecking panic attack.

So I was like 'ah yes I'll watch bird videos that'll calm me' nope I tried messaging some people, they were all asleep. I was shaking so badly and I honestly thought I was going to throw up at that stage. And I know it seems ridiculous, but the thought of actually throwing up petrifies me, it's the worst possible thing to happen in my opinion. Thank gosh for my father who suggested taking a shower, that seemed to do the trick. But ahh that night was just awful ! And I've been terrified of it happening again. Like I avoid staying up late now because.. ugh ,,

[fika.]

I had the worst night last week oh my gosh. It was around.. Maybe 10-11pm and I was just sitting there watching youtube, as you do. I was laying down I guess, and I suddenly had this very overwhelming feeling that I was going to throw up. I have emetophobia - the fear of vomit/throwing up and I've put up with it for around 7 or 8 years now. Like I could taste it. So I practically shot up and tried to calm myself down, but that certainly didn't work and it triggered a hecking panic attack.

So I was like 'ah yes I'll watch bird videos that'll calm me' nope I tried messaging some people, they were all asleep. I was shaking so badly and I honestly thought I was going to throw up at that stage. And I know it seems ridiculous, but the thought of actually throwing up petrifies me, it's the worst possible thing to happen in my opinion. Thank gosh for my father who suggested taking a shower, that seemed to do the trick. But ahh that night was just awful ! And I've been terrified of it happening again. Like I avoid staying up late now because.. ugh ,,

i actually suffer from the exact same thing. I have been suffering with it for about thirteen years, and it does not get better. I never used to be able to watch a movie where someone was sick, i can barely tolerate that now. i'd be lying if I said I don't psychologically trick myself into feeling sick. it does actually prevent me from doing some things; i used to LOOOVE roller-coasters but now I am so scared of feeling sick I prevent myself from going on them and just looking at them makes me feel ill.
however, sorry, i've turned this onto myself haha. just wanted to give a bit of context on this.

i have never tried your dads advise on taking a shower, but i am so glad it worked for you! i always carry some gingerbread biscuits around with me, they're proven to help settle your stomach and prevent further nausea. if you haven't tried carrying that around,
i do recommend it! the next thing is always having a mint or some minty gum. the flavour helps me significantly calm down, and chewing helps distract me. and doing the hardest thing is preventing yourself from thinking about it, and i find it nearly impossible because of course it's a phobia, you can't get it out of your head. however, ways you can is if possible watching a video, or talking to a friend or family member. also, watching calming gifs (some may be found at the bottom of some of my posts) and distracting yourself on websites can help a lot too.

i am sorry this is such a long response! if i ever think of more tips to help, i will definitely pm you. i can't say i have ever met someone with the same phobia, and knowing someone else has it i want to help you as much as i can getting over it! good luck <3

[skypoppy]

Why won’t the breeder respond?? She has puppies. Says they’re available. Promises to send pictures- never does. It’s not like it’s a bad breeder - very reputable actually. She just doesn’t respond?? It’s driving me absolutely crazy. I’m alre so obsessive of this, it’s just getting worse.,,

[CaticomarArt]

Hey....
I need help.

Lately ever since my parents died, I tried keeping a barrier between me and reality, because I knew people would never except me.

SO I did. and now... My BF and my friends are trying to help me. mostly my BF.
He would tell me that he loves me and say I don't deserve it and also say he doesn't want me to die and wants me to live a happy life, he says I am talented.

My friends would say I am nice, kind, talented, amazing, ETC....

But, I have no self confidence. The only self confidence I have is nothing. I don't like my own art, and sometimes I'd spit out compliments that I don't mean, and when i do mean the compliments, it never comes out right. It has gotten to the point that the love I feel for the people in my family and stuff, that... I cant even speak without thinking I will be something wrong.

I tell myself "you dont care what they think" but I want to... But... I don't know what I want. I don't know what I need. I don't know, this barrier in me is saying I don't know anything, but do I?

I seem so dumb, I never pay attention when I think I am, I go nonstop. I need help...

How do I stop bad habits?

How do I figure out who I am?

How do I become self confident?

Who am I? ....

I am so scared...
please help.

[LokiToons]

Mind if I could get a PM or few? I'd just like advice on something or maybe a new friend.. things are kinda bitter-sweet right now. Thank you in advance!

[cornspurrd.]

I'm nice, I never say anything really, I've never said anything
rude to anybody, I've never gotten into a fight with siblings.

yet, everybody is so rude to me????


Whyyyyyy

[cornspurrd.]

My eyeballs are making these weird popping noises
when i blink?
everything looks very fuzzy
and i'm sorta dizzy.
its scaring me.

-

My sister is being rude
My outlet on my side of the
room totally went out
and shes only using one
of her 2, So i asked
to use hers and she freaking
screamed at me. What did i ever
do to you? i've never ever
been rude, or mean to you?

[GreyScale]

Who doesn't love going through depression, having 'friends' who don't even care about you or anything you have to say all while having your own parents tell you what failure u are and how perfect your sister is.
I just wanna give up

[the folly of man]

Who doesn't love going through depression, having 'friends' who don't even care about you or anything you have to say all while having your own parents tell you what failure u are and how perfect your sister is.
I just wanna give up

^ I'm really sorry you're going through that... you are not a failure, don't you even dare believe them. you are worth more than
every single star in the sky and a wonderful person. this is probably really awkward from a stranger on the internet, but I really
hate seeing people suffer so much.




my paranoia is so terrible
why am I assuming the worst?
my friend keeps vanishing and not allowing anyone to talk to them and it's worrying me so bad
I really hope they don't see this and feel guilty
I'm so dang nosy
I wont stop bugging my friends unless I know they're fine and they usually aren't
I keep trying to hard to keep them
I need to be willing to let go
but I can't
I want them to stay with me
I can't live without my friends
if they weren't here, I'd be bawling my eyes out more often than I already am
I really need to settle down
it gets to the point where I can actually feel my heart beating without even putting a hand on my chest
I wish I had someone to hold me

[mugwart]

... i feel so overwhelmed and lost i
don't even know what to type here ...

sometimes , i wish someone could read
my mind , it'd be so much easier .

i'm sorry i don't know how to speak .

stay safe, stranger. i fully understand having a vocabulary that just seems too small to articulate what's going on in
my brain. you seem to like music judging by that link in your sig, which is something i always turn to when i find
myself in need of words. i'm sorry i can't offer much shelter - but my pms are always open if you wanna talk sweet
jams or if the energy ever zaps into your brain to find those words. ♡

My eyeballs are making these weird popping noises
when i blink?
everything looks very fuzzy
and i'm sorta dizzy.
its scaring me.

-

My sister is being rude
My outlet on my side of the
room totally went out
and shes only using one
of her 2, So i asked
to use hers and she freaking
screamed at me. What did i ever
do to you? i've never ever
been rude, or mean to you?

gee whiz, i hope your eye feels okay. that happens to me when my eyes are really dry, sometimes. as for the sister
thing: i myself have a twin sister and we've pretty much been attached at the hip since forever. we fight over really
silly things all the time. maybe she's having a bad day and she just reacted poorly to you asking. maybe you both
just need a lil bit of space and a good sleep. ♡

my mom doesn't trust me at all. she never believes anything i say. she doesn't believe me when I came out as trans (she wants me diagnosed or something?)
she got mad at me for not making my bed, she told me to and I forgot. "Oh sure, you forgot, maybe you'll remember if I take away your phone next time" thanks mom, sorry I don't have the best memory on earth.
Shes "concerned about who im talking to" on the internet, when I really only Skype text my 1 internet friend of 4 years. I know my friend well, I don't text strangers.
And she has this stupid tone of voice, I hate it so much. She talks to me like when my brother gets in trouble. She also talks to me like i did something bad when she talks to me about me being trans. She thinks she's so superior to me, thinks she know so much and I know nothing, she's the best!!!! ive been growing farther from her the past year, and even farther since I came out as trans. I just really want to move away, get an apartment with my friend or something, put my family behind me and not look back. My mom is the most lgbt accepting of the family, and she didn't react well to me being trans, I can't imagine the great responses I'm gonna get from the other family members

hi, there. i keep trying to write something for you but all of them just seem like i'm being insensitive (which is not
my intention), so i'm gonna try to get it right this time. my mom once explained her reaction to me in a way that
really made sense to me, and a way that changed the way i think of her thinking about it. y'know? she said that
every parent has this vision or idea of what their child's best life is (because most parents just want their children
to live their happiest life), and when a daughter/son comes out and suddenly, in their eyes, they have lost that child
and gained one they hadn't imagined before, that whole life plan in their head has to shift to a completely new one.
our generation of trans youth has to tell them that they aren't losing a child - their child is just evolving into the
person they are meant to be. the person they can live their happiest life as. just based on the other things you said
about your mom, i don't think she's out to get you, and i don't think she has malicious intentions. coming out is hard
and you were so brave for doing that, and the way you're feeling right now is so valid. i hope your mom's under-
standing of you can evolve to be wholeheartedly accepting and welcoming of you as you are, and i'm sure once she
realizes that this is the way you're happiest, she will. i wish you the best of luck, comrade, and i hope my momma's
point of view can help you maybe understand yours so your noggin can rest a bit easier. ♡