TheComfortCorner | V.10

[dratio]

Save me from the bugs

[B4ND1T]

Feeling foolish and alone. Tired of feeling these things all of the time and now I’m frustrated with my art too. I feel like such a joke sometimes

[Moiraine]

Realising I don't even vent post anymore because I know it won't do any good

[forest.]

hey there, you. i see you. i see you struggling. i see your pain. i know how difficult it's been lately. i'm proud of you for everything you've made it through, and i know you'll continue to make it through, even though things are hard right now. even if they get harder.

if you're hurting right now, do me a favor. it might feel pointless, but humor me anyway. take a deep breath. put the kettle on and pour yourself a cup of tea, or hot chocolate, if you prefer. you'll be surprised by how comforting a warm drink can be. or have some sips of cold water. it's important to stay hydrated. grab a nice blanket or a beloved stuffed animal, and put on a comfort show or movie. you're going to be okay.

Should be drawing and creating content to fill my portfolio
Tired? What a sad excuse. I have everything at my disposal, I should be doing what I dreamed of

I don't feel like sharing anything else in this post, so I'll leave my vent at that

hey Phlox. i know how difficult it can be to channel any creativity, especially when you're feeling drained. please be gentle to yourself. tiredness isn't a "sad excuse," it's a sign of a legitimate need. your body and mind are asking you for rest. that being said, if you're feeling artistically blocked, sometimes it helps to just start off with something simple. doodle some spirals or draw a bunch of circles in pleasing colors. art is fun and fulfilling! that's why you love it. let yourself play a little bit, and the creativity will follow.

i feel physically sick thinking about how miserable i probably make my fp. im really starting to believe im gonna be alone forever. why am i unbearable to be around

hi shadow~wolf. i'm sorry things are difficult right now. when it comes to having an fp, everything can feel incredibly intense. and, regardless of how a single person feels about you, you have so much worth and value just by existing. your value doesn't come from other people, it comes from you being you. you're not unbearable, and you will not be alone forever. it's always possible to get better. talking to a mental health professional is really helpful, but if that's not available to you, there are lots of resources out there for practicing emotion regulation that can help a lot. take it from someone who's been there: it hurts right now, but it gets so much better.

dental struggles

hi viles! i'm no doctor or dentist, so i can't help there, but i'm sorry you're going through this. i'm sure it's really unpleasant and uncomfortable. navigating costs and insurance is so stressful too. i'm thinking of you, and i hope things improve soon.

i really am just like him, huh

this all just
sucks

hey azemyc. i won't pretend to know who you're talking about, but i certainly know the feeling. i'm sorry things suck right now. just by being self-aware and worrying about being like this person, you're probably already doing better than him, whoever he is. the best we can ever do is to try to be good people and acknowledge our mistakes when we mess up. it sounds like that's exactly what you're doing. you're okay. you're not "just like" him. i hope things get better soon.

Had my plans all set for today, went and checked, store closed...
Autism sucks how makes this seemingly simple change make me wanna go for a hospital nap

hi RoseDust! i'm sorry that happened, how frustrating. changes of plans can be so difficult to navigate, especially for neurodivergent people. i hope your day got a little better afterwards. keep going! you got this.

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hi strawberry_dolly. i'm so sorry you're going through all of this. i know from experience how difficult it is to spend so long in treatment and feel like things still aren't getting better. it sucks when the mental health system fails people. it's really unfair. i see you, i see your pain, and i see how difficult this is for you. it's especially hard when you're expected to keep functioning while struggling so much -- "walking around on a broken leg," as you put it. i hope you're able to get some real help soon. i'll be thinking of you. hang in there.

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hey P0stHum4n. i know how difficult it can be to struggle with motivation when there are so many tasks to do and so many expectations of you. please be kind to yourself. you're doing the best you can. especially without access to mental health support, it's so hard to navigate life's demands when you're really struggling. if it's at all possible, could you reach out to your teachers or a guidance counselor and let them know what you're going through? in my experience, the good ones are usually willing to do whatever they can to support you in getting whatever work you need to do done. (do be aware that they may share what you tell them with your parents, so keep that in mind if you're sharing anything personal.) i'm sorry you're in this situation. hang in there. summer is right around the corner, and then you'll be able to have some rest. i'm rooting for you.

Save me from the bugs

hi dratio. assuming you're being literal here, i have entomophobia (fear of bugs) so i really know the feeling! encounters with bugs can be so scary. once you've removed the bugs or gone somewhere else where you can feel safe from them, i recommend taking some deep breaths. scream a little bit if you need to (so long as you make sure not to scare anyone!), or vent to a friend if there's someone in your life who's understanding about your fear of bugs. get it out of your system. then, take some more deep breaths, and do something that distracts you and makes you feel safe and comforted, even if it's only for a few minutes. i hope you feel better soon.

Feeling foolish and alone. Tired of feeling these things all of the time and now I’m frustrated with my art too. I feel like such a joke sometimes

hi b4nd1t. i'm sorry you're feeling like this. for what it's worth, i think your art is lovely! i know how frustrating it can be to feel dissatisfied with your work though. practice helps, but if you're getting too upset, it can be helpful to take a little break too. i'm sorry about whatever else is going on that's making you feel foolish and alone. take a deep breath. you'll be okay. i'm rooting for you.

Realising I don't even vent post anymore because I know it won't do any good

hey Moiraine! i'm sorry things are so difficult right now. you're always welcome to vent here, even if it feels like shouting into the void sometimes. but if venting feels unproductive, sometimes coping mechanisms can be really helpful. i always recommend taking some deep breaths. you can also try grounding techniques, distraction, and surrounding yourself with things that make you feel comforted (people, pets, objects, media, etc.). i know that's not the immediate solution you're probably hoping for, but it helps make things more bearable in the meantime. i hope it gets better for you soon.


sorry for the long post everyone. i hope some of you could find some comfort in it. hang in there ♡

[Moiraine]

Thank you Spencer, you're one of the good people in this world ❤️

[nobxdy]

i feel like im having some sort of identity crisis idk, the urge to feel pretty lately is so strong, especially right now 😞

[- Alice -]

I'm really struggling with my mental health atm... I just feel like such a dissapointment and as much as I try DESPERATELY to get out of this slump I can't. Worried about my grades and all the uni work I have to do at the moment, the fact that I can't even get the easiest job out there in my field.

I just wanna curl up in a ball and disspear

[demodog]

I struggle with being emotionally avoidant. When I am hurt, I would rather avoid talking to people all together.
I avoid showing affection in any regard. I try to avoid even speaking to them, it’s horrible. It never gets anything done and I just feel horrible once it’s over.

[paperfoldingrabbit]

Posting here because I don't have many people I can talk to who would understand what I'm going through. In January of this year I had my autism assessment after about a year and a half of research, looking inwardly and analyzing my entire life. At that point, I was about 90% sure I was on the spectrum, I would NEVER have paid for the assessment if I wasn't extremely confident. But I didn't receive an autism diagnosis, the psychologist simply confirmed what I already knew I had, adhd and social anxiety.


I paid $850 out of pocket and all I got out of that was guilt and an identity crisis. The psychologist promised me that no matter what the outcome was, that I would walk away with a better understanding of myself. Well that turned out to not be true at all. I tried really REALLY hard to convince myself that she was right and I'm not autistic but I just can't. God knows I want her to be correct, I absolutely do NOT want to have to a lifelong neurological disorder but every time I analyze everything and put all the pieces together, it just seems like far too many "leftovers" to just be adhd and social anxiety.

But I feel so extremely guilty for still feeling I'm autistic. This lady is a professional, she knows way better than I do right? And she was really nice and didn't seem condescending/judgmental at all. As far as I can tell, she is good at her job. But then I think about how we literally had never met before that assessment and the whole thing was only about 3 hours, can that really be considered 100% accurate?

It just genuinely makes me feel like a bad person. I feel like I stole an appointment from a family who needed it more and like I'm coopting a struggle that doesn't belong me. It's also like, what if I just want to be autistic so bad so I have an excuse for my bad behavior and shortcomings? I would like nothing more to just accept her conclusion and say "Oh I guess I was wrong, looks like I'm not autistic after all!" Because that's good news right? You should be happy if you think you're on the spectrum and find out you're not right? But I'm not happy at all.

I truly wish I had never went for that assessment because I feel more trapped inside my own mind than ever. Autism is consuming my thoughts and I'm allegedly supposed to not even have it. I would love to be able to forget about the whole thing and stop thinking about autism but I CAN'T. I can't get a second opinion because I just don't have the funds plus I'd be terrified of wasting that kind of money a second time. I shouldn't have even really paid for that first assessment, that $850 could have went to WAY more useful things, I just don't know what to do.

[RaeOfHope<3]

Sick and tired of being sick and tired feeling like I’m trying to swim in treacle constantly drowning I don’t have it in me to battle today just want to let the tide pull me under.
No effort I make ever matters anyway and I’m tired of feeling so useless I call myself an artist but never make time or have the passion and whenever I do it’s just a reminder of how not enough I am.
I wish I could be loveable.