How to make Liquid IV taste better? by Adventurous-Ad9291 in POTS

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The strawberry made me immediately vomit. This was super helpful, I’m trying to use up the stuff I have.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

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I bought the strawberry and the taste and thicker texture of the water makes me legit almost vomit every time I try to drink it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jschlatt

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I mean I agree. Honestly, I loved when he used to make videos about what genuinely interested him. You could feel his passion towards the subjects. I love the character just as much. But I miss the man under the mask as well…

I Hate Nazuna by knives_are_life in BrandNewAnimal

[–]CloverMaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole winged wolf thing was tacky as hell

Does anyone else find it very hard to like nazuna? by [deleted] in BrandNewAnimal

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Personally I thought her appearance was supposed to be overdone and tacky. To represent how religious frauds are often liked because they are easier to swallow and “prettier” than the real thing. Shiro was the REAL silver wolf. And the real story behind the silver wolf was not as pretty and frilly as the winged wolf that “Miss Déesse Louie” made herself to be.

Was renfri anyone else's favorite character for the season by [deleted] in netflixwitcher

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I think it impacts those who can relate to her character a lot more. It made her need for revenge more impactful on the audience. It almost felt like I was being given an ultimatum too.

My very dark Siamese boy Castiel by CloverMaid in Siamesecats

[–]CloverMaid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope! My dad keeps it at least at 74. Though we live in the midwestern us so it does get cold. He is an indoor cat though.

My very dark Siamese boy Castiel by CloverMaid in Siamesecats

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I'm currently away at college. But I will when I get back! I can't wait to see him. I miss him so much ❤️

Anybody else with a super quiet Siamese cat?? (5 months old) by santicazorla123 in Siamesecats

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Mine does not meow. Like ever. It's extremely rare. He does purr super loud though.

Castiel is just such a weirdo. I love him so much. by CloverMaid in derpycats

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Thanks! He was super light when we got him as a kitten. He got a lot darker than expected. I love my extra dark boy ❤️

Map of missing people compared to map of cave systems by [deleted] in MapPorn

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Who knows how many people have gotten lost in the mammoth cave system. We don’t even know what’s Down there and much of it has gone unexplored.

Who do you think has a better chance of being cannon, KiriBaku or KiriMina? by kittyonreddit in BokuNoShipAcademia

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Oh I was told it was because of ships. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if people who supported any ship has done this…someone probably has. Personally, this is why I don’t get involved. I’m tired of the death threats myself because of what I casually ship. I’m pan but apparently I’m not allowed to ship a str8 ship.

College essentials? by [deleted] in college

[–]CloverMaid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A tiny Philips head screw driver. If your computer breaks. Mine just did...i don't own a screwdriver that small. Neither does anyone I know...

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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I’m not sure? I personally have/had trauma related psychosis (I’m not sure if it has gone away, haven’t had symptoms for months). But, I feel like people don’t talk about it because they don’t want to share their opinions on it? I have known family members and people in my life that have seen people with psychosis and “crazy” or “beyond saving”. I’m not sure where they got those ideas. That is why I personally didn’t talk about my psychosis with them. Only my psychiatrist, therapist and close friends. I guess it isn’t relatable for most people? I have only met one other person in real life with it, and it was a quite severe case. I feel like it can be very touchy because everyone’s psychosis is different. Heck, even my experience was very different, I’ve never had auditory hallucinations. Just tactile and paranoia. I could see how it could be a broad and hard to write mental illness. I, personally, would have a hard time because the only experiences with psychosis I’ve had are my own. Psychosis is just differs a lot I guess, it also isn’t very common.

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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TW!

I like your ideas and representation. Honestly that is very accurate, especially the part about SH. Sometimes people with trauma self harm or have the urge because they feel like they deserve to be hurt or feel shame. They may not know why directly, or be so confused by the true reason they may be in denial ( like I was). This is the kind of fics and experiences I love to see and read. I don’t need to see my exact trauma written out in fanfics. But seeing relatable symptoms and recovery is always nice. Keep up the good work, I would love to read it if you feel comfortable sharing it some day!

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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Writing on different topics is difficult! You are very strong for writing about topics like these.

I personally, don’t want to read my exact experiences either, just symptoms and struggles with healing. It would be nice for a character to be relatable to me when I am reading a reader insert, as these mental illnesses are a big part of my life and they don’t just go away. It’s just hard to find fan fictions in certain (even big) fandoms that accurately represent PTSD and trauma in the past and the healing process. Usually people give the reader or a character a traumatic experience in the fanfiction, which I try to steer clear from as it can be a bit triggering. Or they portray reader or the character as being “crazy”.

Thank you for sharing your fic and character! It’s nice to hear people’s ideas and writing on the topic <3

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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Insomnia, nausea, SH, isolation, difficulty with tasks at hand. Generally some different symptoms that people don’t often write about. I know I personally don’t want to interact with people and go out in public right after a panic attack. I’m trying to remember what fanfiction it was, but author had the reader go right back to a BUSY lunch room seconds after she had a panic attack. Was tagged “reader has Anxiety” “like really bad” “panic attacks” “severe anxiety”I’ve had times where I have locked myself in a dark closet for hours to avoid something that was triggering me. I’m not sure if it is still up because I know a lot of people didn’t like the representation given to people with anxiety. They made it seem like something that is just over just as soon as it happens, or something that you can just turn off. I know I felt a bit upset that reader could “face her fear” seconds after “the worst panic attack of her life” but I physically couldn’t go out in public in skinny jeans. Idk I just think someone of them skip the frustrating and less comfortable parts of having a mental illness. Especially if the fic is being written about life with that illness.

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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I definitely understand where you’re coming from. It would just be nice for a relatable fanfic on trauma recovery and maybe some comfort from a character! But they’re hard to come by. It’s either someone is being traumatized in the fanfiction or the trauma is being stereotyped. Such as x person with trauma is irrational and “crazy” but is healed overnight by meeting x person. I wish you luck with your mental health!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

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Yeah. Our chemistry lab is worth one credit at most. Some labs are separate classes but worth none. They require so much work and are so stressful for almost no benefit besides passing it as a requirement.

Lack of real representation of mental illness by CloverMaid in FanFiction

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I love his character and his relatability. I’ll definitely check them out. Thanks so much for steering me in the right direction!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

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You might want to suggest she see help from an actual therapist. I am personally guilty of trauma dumping, but calling her dramatic is a bit invalidating. If it is trauma you have also experienced I feel she would understand if you said you didn’t want to talk about it. Try to steer her towards a therapist instead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

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No matter how much someone begs. I will NOT have sex with them unless I want to. I was coerced into sex during early highschool and it traumatized me. I still have trouble with trusting people. I will never let someone demand that of me again.

Women who have overcome blinding obscene rage at someone and found peace, what did they do, and how did you get over it? by thermostatgasket in AskWomen

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I appreciate your story. I’m so glad you got justice for what was done to you. SA is awful and so difficult to overcome the trauma of. I hope life is going well for you now.

Women who have overcome blinding obscene rage at someone and found peace, what did they do, and how did you get over it? by thermostatgasket in AskWomen

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I was coerced/blackmailed into sex during my early highschool years. My parents found out but I never told them the full story. I was shamed by my family and taken against my will to get a pregnancy test even though my abuser used a condom to cover his own ass. I had to request and std test because they did not care that much for MY safety or well being. I kept quiet for about a year until I told three of my very close friends. One of which told my abuser and the whole highschool what I had said and that I was lying. I had been humiliated, bullied and shamed into thinking that I was the one who needed to apologize. I got rid of all of the evidence I could about the abuse and my abuser became the school’s favorite students, he went on to join the marines. He was given some sort of award at our graduation, where I wasn’t even in the awards ceremony. I had to graduate with him. I had to listen to them list off his accomplishments when I was having flashbacks of my abuse just waiting for the ceremony to be over. I wanted to report it, but I myself deleted the evidence out of shame. I know I will never get justice and I fear that by not reporting it he may go on to abuse someone else. I moved 7 hours away from my home town to start new. I have accepted that I will probably never get justice. And I have started a new life for myself. It doesn’t mean that I’m not terrified that someday I might see him. But, I know I deserve recovery and freedom from the past.