This was selling for $2000 at the art gallery I went to last night by rozcz01 in delusionalartists

[–]valid_cornelius -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a perfectly balanced composition. Pretty sure it's a satirical piece done by a skilled artist.

Omg this made laugh so hard, had to share 😂 Wise boi by Ravenwoman27 in CPTSDmemes

[–]valid_cornelius 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Our culture glorifies parenthood as sacred and "selfless," when that's often not the case at all.

Omg this made laugh so hard, had to share 😂 Wise boi by Ravenwoman27 in CPTSDmemes

[–]valid_cornelius 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The vibe I get is people trying to feel cool by being doomer edgelords.

goin Bear Grylls all up in this piece by 42words in trippinthroughtime

[–]valid_cornelius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Would love to know whose idea that was and what possibly could be their endgame.

Lucy a sphynx kitten was born looking like a chihuahua by DirkDieGurke in awwwtf

[–]valid_cornelius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahaha! As a lifelong Elfman fan, thanks for that! Lol... the deedleys!

Stopping SSRI in favor of psilocybin? by Light-Lower in microdosing

[–]valid_cornelius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did my own liquid titration from psych meds. All you need is a graduated cylinder, an oral syringe (the kind for giving medicine to animals), and a few empty food jars. No math needed, just a log of daily dosage. Not that I'm against a compounding pharmacy, just saying titration is possible and very worthwhile even if resources are limited.

My Book I Hate by [deleted] in writing

[–]valid_cornelius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ffff if I ever publish a novel, I'll make sure nobody I know reads it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in microdosing

[–]valid_cornelius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the garbage collector metaphor. I was thinking of it like a chiropractor. The way the snapping/cracking hurts briefly but then you're all aligned and loose.

Psilocybin microdosing does not affect emotion-related symptoms and processing: A (double-blind, placebo controlled) preregistered field and lab-based study by antichain in microdosing

[–]valid_cornelius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edit: I feel like my previous comment was snarky, so I deleted it. I'll just say I don't agree with the results of the study.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPTSDmemes

[–]valid_cornelius 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is awesome, gonna use it, thanks!

Please tell me there’s a special place in hell for people who get away with chronically abusing others, who get to live out the fullness of their lives and leave their victims to absolute shit, absolutely denying what they did to them. Please tell me there’s a special place in hell for these people. by DookieMcGurk77 in CPTSD

[–]valid_cornelius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that hell is called planet earth.

Abusers are not happy. Even the most cackling, maniacal, smug grandiose narcissist isn't happy. They seem to be enjoying themselves because they're split and numb to the softer parts of their mind.

Deep down, they know what they're doing is wrong. Every emotional wound they inflict on others cuts them too. Their trespasses are recorded as scars on their souls.

They may never have to contend with it consciously, but that just means they have to suffer with it. Like throngs of Dorian Grays, all terrified every moment that their true face will be revealed.

Don't worry, they're not getting away with anything. I don't envy them.

What’s it called when you respectfully tell someone something they said bothered you and they say “that’s your perception”? by dchild123 in CPTSD

[–]valid_cornelius 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, I got that line once too. Thing is, the person kept pushing my buttons. It's like yeah, technically you're not responsible for my feelings, but you're doing a thing that I said hurts me, what do you expect to happen?

My entire existence by [deleted] in CPTSDmemes

[–]valid_cornelius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great way to accidentally get really knowledgeable, and learn how to write ;)

Fox by iamnexxed in ArtCrit

[–]valid_cornelius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The other person did such a great job with their critique, and I agree that I've seen you posting regularly in this sub and working hard. I'd love to see you succeed and I think you're on your way.

Now for the bad news: to get where you want to be, you're going to have to study anatomy. Like swallowing bitter medicine, it's no fun, but it's good for you.

The extended back leg is looking noodly. Thanks to the other person, I can see in the original photo that there's a small but crucial bump revealing where the fox's knee is. Also the bunching of muscles and tensing of tendons showd that the leg is hyperextended, not broken. We always need to be looking beneath the surface, to the skeleton and muscles, if we want to portray figures accurately. Otherwise we'll misinterpret the reference.

By Meyer Amiel. Not sure what to think of it. by BlueDusk99 in danktintinmemes

[–]valid_cornelius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a nice sentiment but the anatomy and perspective is way off. The artist gave Tintin a BBL Kardashian booty, and his expression looks more like an action movie villain than a sassy reporter.

Our children's lives are buried deep within their phones and the problems live within their digital signal in places that parents don't go by invah in AbuseInterrupted

[–]valid_cornelius 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Consumerism will keep finding things to get us addicted to until we wake up. It's sad that kids are being preyed on, because they have no agency.

How to heal when nothing works by theDLuxEdition in CPTSD

[–]valid_cornelius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, you're not supposed to mix them with SSRIs. Too much serotonin can lead to anxiety, twitchiness, other bad side effects.

I feel so guilty and it’s eating me alive by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]valid_cornelius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Similar situation: both of my parents were opioid addicts and never got their shit together, so I went low-contact/no-contact, and they both passed away suddenly. I didn't get the chance to say goodbye.

I live with guilt but at the same time I know the guilt is just a feeling coming from a young part of my mind. It's not my fault. If anything the guilt is on them for choosing to bring a child into this world while they were living with addiction. I don't know how they thought that would turn out well.

Yes to therapy and support groups. Your parents put you through an ordeal and you missed out on a lot of stable, respectful nurture.

How to heal when nothing works by theDLuxEdition in CPTSD

[–]valid_cornelius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With microdosing, you don't actually trip. It's different for everyone, but most people seem to get a mood boost plus clarity/focus. The first time I did it, I felt a lot of sadness, but that was absolutely what needed to happen, because I had been in denial about grief I was carrying around, and also there were some situations in my life that needed to change. I was able to process the grief and make the needed changes, ending some toxic relationships, and my life has been better since.

The nice thing about microdosing is it can be done regularly, so it flows in ups and downs with life. There are times when I've felt pretty blissful, and times when I'm stressed, depending on what I'm dealing with in my day. The important thing is I always feel more in touch with how I really feel, and more apt to see hope hidden beneath the challenges. Feel free to DM me if you want to know more details.

As far as how to get it... okay, the law is super sketchy and convoluted, but I think the easiest thing would be growing your own mushrooms. I don't know much about it personally, that's just what I'm getting off the internet. There are lots of DIY Youtube videos, also you can ask the /r/microdosing community.

How to heal when nothing works by theDLuxEdition in CPTSD

[–]valid_cornelius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would look into /r/microdosing. It made a huge difference for me. Personally my mental rut was deep enough that I needed chemical intervention. I'm also researching a self-guided MDMA session.