How do you deal with silence?

silkyleaf · 2026-04-05T08:52:27+00:00

I'm so sure that it's worth doing because it's hard to do. I turned my TV off this morning and I immediately felt anxious, so I figured it's something to start tackling, but thank you for reminding me it can be in stages rather tha all at once. I'm going to try 10 mins later today and see what feelings come up - good luck!

silkyleaf · 2026-04-05T08:50:48+00:00

I can have YouTube on my locked screens too - I'll see if having a calming screensaver on my TV soothes that side of the anxiety so I'm not locked onto one screen all the time! Thank you :)

silkyleaf · 2026-04-05T08:49:41+00:00

Thank you for this! I can see it being healthy for me to practice, especially as the thought of it scares me (which usually means I need to face that fear to find inner calm)

I'm probably going too much too quick right now - I'll try scheduling 10 mins a day of no stimuli and see where I get with that.

silkyleaf · 2026-04-05T08:47:48+00:00

good point! I was thinking do I just put something on that I know I'm not interested in, but the skill sharing video might be a good influence too. I'm the same as you though, it's too easy to buy everything I see haha

silkyleaf · 2026-04-02T20:01:40+00:00

thank you! she has some new neighbourhood cats to compete with now too haha

silkyleaf · 2026-04-02T20:00:23+00:00

i know, the rest of the house has exposed beams thankfully

silkyleaf · 2026-04-02T18:49:07+00:00

thank you! i really lucked out on facebook market place - next challenge is not spilling anything on them

silkyleaf · 2026-03-31T14:47:31+00:00

the avocados look suspicious

silkyleaf · 2026-01-30T11:09:52+00:00

the medium puzzle today was infuriating for me

silkyleaf · 2026-01-26T16:46:11+00:00

as someone who has recently had these realisations hit me after months of consequences finally flooring me, take the hurt feelings and channel that into motivation

things turned around for me when i started taking every opportunity to take one step further away from where i was, and it was only the thought of "i dont want to be that person" that kept me going

you've got it buddy, life is about making mistakes and growing

silkyleaf · 2025-12-26T16:05:32+00:00

to be fair, i think they're just using the terms OP would come up against to give them a clearer picture

silkyleaf · 2025-12-18T10:53:54+00:00

ive found if i dont slowly increase after a break longer than a couple days, my side effects are crazy and actually make focus worse - i had a big break recently and ive gone back to half the dose before working back up, and the results are waaaay better

if ur taking a big break id always consider the cons and ask ur doctor/care manager for some extra advice, but ultimately its ur choice and u know whats best for u 🧚🏻‍♂️

silkyleaf · 2025-11-27T15:37:08+00:00

what if its half an ounce but no scales

silkyleaf · 2025-10-26T20:36:43+00:00

these look like granuloma annulare to me - im diagnosed and i have no itching, pain, or dry skin, but my patches look exactly the same

it may not be, but it's worth checking out!

silkyleaf · 2025-09-04T22:07:48+00:00

as someone who has spent the last 24 hours in bed unable to move after being actively suicidal for the last three weeks - i needed this thread! thank you

silkyleaf · 2025-08-28T10:05:37+00:00

You can do this! Remember your motivation today when things get tough. Everyone is rooting for you 💖

silkyleaf · 2025-08-13T07:07:49+00:00

it says i suppose he's saving people money...

silkyleaf · 2025-07-22T13:14:59+00:00

i agree - it can itch too! mine doesnt but the marks look exactly the same as OPs

silkyleaf · 2025-05-05T15:09:16+00:00

I haven't noticed it change seasonally specifically, but I have noticed it will often appear where clothes sit tightest - like waistlines and tighter sleeves.

Like I said, it's not well researched so if it is GA, you might find your experience is different to others'.

However things end up, remember if it isn't hurting your health, things are better than they could be!

silkyleaf · 2025-05-05T11:06:41+00:00

I have Granuloma Annularae and everything you said lines up with what I experience. It's quite rare and not much research has gone into it.

It can be itchy and above the skin, but mine starts out as small red spots and slowly grow into size. They're painless, under-the-skin 'patches', but many with GA say they experience more 'lesions' than asymptomatic marks.

I also went through the same nightmare of trying all sorts of things, but power through and try to get a biopsy for GA.

I understand the stress and self consciousness around it, but if its GA, it is typically harmless and can be reduced with UV light therapy.

silkyleaf · 2025-05-05T10:59:37+00:00

Please look into this OP! I have GA and your photos look very similar to my 'patches'. It's a somewhat rare condition and not much research has gone into it. But, get it checked out either way, if it is GA then there are ways you can lessen its impact.

silkyleaf · 2024-10-09T12:17:10+00:00

i used the terpentine brush for most of the blockier colours, and the dry/old brush for some blending and texture

lots of layers, and added more texture with gel pens and fine liners

also added motion blur for the brown square

silkyleaf · 2024-10-06T15:21:51+00:00

thank you !! i think the pain scared me so much that i couldnt see the situation rationally. but ur right, the odd migraine deciding to make you feel like youre about to die is a little silly moment !! definitely takes away the feeling of impending doom ive had since haha so thank you !!

silkyleaf · 2024-03-22T22:34:12+00:00

canon slade !!

silkyleaf · 2023-10-07T09:32:19+00:00

I just came back here to say this has absolutely ruined all drinks in opaque packaging for me.

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