What hobbies or activities lift your mood when you’re feeling down or upset?
I’ve been drawing since I was a kid, and creating stories around them. Being able to think or research more about these worlds, or just imagining different interactions between characters, and talking about them with trusted friends can make me feel better. But when I don’t have the energy for personal stuff, I like to read books like George Sand, Fille du Siècle by Séverine Vidal, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker, or catch up on webcomics like Freakshow and Hazy London by Crystal Jayme.
If someone came to you for advice on overcoming a difficult situation, what would you say?
I would first listen to them, and make sure they want advice or help from me, and not just vent their frustration out. I’d try to find a responsible person who can help them, and make sure they know that I’m available to listen to them, and if they don’t know what help they need, try to find resources and helpful tips.
Are there any specific places or types of places that help you feel better?
Places don’t mean as much to me as people. Friends I’ve had for years who can light up a room, that listen to my thousand ideas and provide critique, or who excitedly show me new shows, making sure I laugh at the right points. Those friends mean so much to me, and I don’t think I could ever put my feelings in the right words.
How do you handle stress or upsetting situations?
To be fair, I don’t handle stress and upsetting situation that well. But when I can suppress a panic attack, I tend to stim out the anxiety, or try to distract myself. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work.
What is your favorite quote for getting through hard times? Why is this your favorite quote?
It may be long, but here it is:
“hey friends! i just wanted to remind you all that you are stunning, inside and out. your body gets you from place to place, allows you to create beautiful art, allows you to express yourself and your needs and wants. that in it of itself makes your body stunning. you being such a lovely person makes your body stunning because it houses such a fantastic person. i am so lucky to have access to such a loving and supportive community, and it is truly a pleasure to know all of you. i have made some of my closest pals here and i am so very grateful.”
My QPP sent it to a group chat we are in, and it meant a lot to me, both because of the person who said it, xe mean a lot to me, and the actual words in the quote. I need to remind myself that I am enough, and this quote helps me with that.
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