mental health day
I have c-ptsd and anxiety is my main symptom. Two nights ago I went to this huge social event where I didn't know a lot of people. I've mostly recovered from the hangover, but I'm not feeling great in general.
Lots of fatigue, body pain, anxiousness and so on.
I just wanna dive into escapism for a bit so join me? Tell me about the books you like reading, how do you cope with bad days, recommend me an easy food I can make if I make it out the door to the corner shop, show me nice internet things?
:)
Posted Apr 11, 2016, 3:19 PM UTC
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Book recommendations:
We Have Always Lived In The Castle - Shirley Jackson Merricat Blackwood lives on the family estate with her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian. Not long ago there were seven Blackwoods—until a fatal dose of arsenic found its way into the sugar bowl one terrible night. Acquitted of the murders, Constance has returned home, where Merricat protects her from the curiosity and hostility of the villagers.
Watership Down - Richard Adams Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of friends, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.
The Collector - John Fowles Withdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs. He is obsessed with a beautiful stranger, the art student Miranda. When he wins the pools he buys a remote Sussex house and calmly abducts Miranda, believing she will grow to love him in time. Alone and desperate, Miranda must struggle to overcome her own prejudices and contempt if she is understand her captor, and so gain her freedom.
I cope with bad days by cuddling my cats, weeping on my boyfriend, and trying to go outside. A walk in the woods, a bus ride to the seaside, or even just walking in a completely unfamiliar direction to see if you can get lost are good.
If you can get to a supermarket, you could try Key Lime Pie. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2155644/key-lime-pie
Here's a Cockatiel singing the theme from My Neighbor Totoro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7D-1RG-VRk
I LOOOVE we have always lived in the castle, I read it first time earlier this year and I was just floored by how much I enjoyed it!
the other two doesn't sound much like my thing tbh, but I'll check out goodread reviews.
I wish I had cats to cuddle, I was thinking of going outside actually, there is a small pub in the area I just moved to and they do nice food so two birds with one, slightly wobbly rock.
birds are so good <3
Well the second book is kind of eerie and melancholy, but in its own way. the third book is just completely disturbing, and the end is quite horrible which I liked.
I passed by a pub called The Cock Inn last Tuesday. That was amusing. What food will you get?
Lots of cock pubs in jolly england. There's a pub in Dreamfall chapters called The rooster and kitten (the cock and pussy) barman has the best apron http://36.media.tumblr.com/68246557d08213f1a2efd2922d2ecef4/tumblr_nt30v2megR1thr4nro1_500.png
I'm not sure what I'll get yet, possibly burgers or bangers and mash.
Have you read The Magus by John Fowles? It's brilliant.
I've not but I will check it out, thank you!
I've always wanted to, but it keep slipping my mind.
I like your username. I'm a bunburyist.