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@primordial.bsky.social

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she/they. 34. queer leftist. neurospicy multidisciplinary artist. a reply guy but only for pics of your pets. MPLS.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · Mar 26

It is a rough pencil sketch of a bunny. To the side, I've written in all caps, "I just wanted to draw a bunny."

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 4h

Thanks Emmy I love your face!!!

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 8h

I almost corrected someone in a comment section of a popular post but I stopped myself, please clap

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 11h

I actually left my apartment overnight! I have visited three different locations and seen two different people I like!

Also, reminder: the outside world continues to have ~dogs~

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

She has one video simply called "trauma" which is all about releasing trauma in the body through the psoas muscle. It was SO much better than I expected. So comfy and healing 💖

(I need to get in the habit of doing that one after therapy each week, lol)

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Plus, a forum of like-minded people that will help cheer you on, listen, offer advice, etc!

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Basically, think: whole-body meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises
+ exercises to help you relax your body and let go of bracing patterns
+ pilates-type strength training to help build muscle strength and stability (but ONLY with those first two in mind)

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, now that I've been using it for several months, I can confidently say: this is a fantastic app for really gentle exercises (and some challenge ones!)--plus a kind, supportive community.

It's meant for us bendy folks, but honestly, I think it'd be good for anyone!
www.thezebra.club

The Zebra Club App | Movement Therapy for EDS and Hypermobility

Join Now and Start Building a Strong and Resilient Body with Pain-Free Movement

www.thezebra.club

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

I think I'll be okay. Decrease alcohol, increase exercise, keep going to the doctor annually and getting stuff tested, continue therapy, maybe see about a POTS-friendly nutritionist, and get a couple of tools that can help. Nbd

...At least I'm pretty good at sleeping, lol?

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Good luck. I know it's really hard. 💖

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

It can! There's a strong correlation between high cholesterol and anorexia.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

... I also know drinking alcohol is pretty horrible for POTS, and I do it anyway~

BUT I can say as I've had time off these past few weeks, I've felt less need/desire to drink.

The stress of this job really has been doing a number on me.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, exercise is not *impossible* with POTS, but... it's very difficult for 1,000 reasons!

Not to mention that we need MORE salt, not less.

Argh. I need a POTS sherpa.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

And I'm remembering this, from "Health at Every Size" by Lindo Bacon:

"Exercise can cure, prevent, or minimize most of the major chronic diseases and disturbances, incl. diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, cancer, digestive disorders, circulatory disorders, etc."

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

I like my doctor--but she's sometimes a little more hesitant to do testing than I'd prefer. I'm not switching yet, but if and when I do, it will be for someone who understands, "My probable POTS makes me think I'm constantly dying; can you please put up with my hypochondria about it??"

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

No but fr. Half the symptoms of heart disease or diabetes are *also* symptoms of POTS.

I'm trying to read about heart disease simply for "I have to live to be at least 64" reasons but my POTS creates like half these symptoms!!! 😫

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 16d

POTS can do stuff like make your lower legs purple and tingly when you stand up too fast or stand up after lying down a bunch, and that sure does overlap with some heart stuff! It's scary!!

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

I bought one about a year ago. Have not used it once. ✨️

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

So girthy!

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Fagatha Ghostie @joelnb.bsky.social · 1d

Unsollicited dikdik

Photo of a dikdik, a tiny little antelope-like beastie who is very cute

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

Okay that's good! I admire your dedication

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

I will never get over how fluffy Han is. An absolute poofball.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 1d

LOL how long did that take to grind??

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 2d

(It's fine, I just bought a 3D printer design file from them lol. Very little culty intent)

primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 2d

yes, I'm exceptionally mentally stable, why do you ask?

It is a screenshot of two emails from my Gmail inbox.

The first email chronologically (second email shown):
From: "Cults."
Time: 9:09 PM CST
Subject: "Welcome to Cults"
Description: "Congratulations on your registrat..."

The second email chronologically (first one shown):
From: "Cults."
Time: 9:10 PM CST
Subject: "Order confirmation"
Description: "Order placed"

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 2d

Fun fact: Christina Ricci is the actor I've most often been compared to.

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primevil @primordial.bsky.social · 2d

You get someone with high cholesterol who needs a low-sodium diet to give a speech along with someone with POTS. Then you explain most humans are kind of in the middle of those things. Good sciencey logic times