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take aways from #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay, a thread! 
(you don’t have to be someone who watches kdramas to give this a read!)
(you don’t have to be someone who watches kdramas to give this a read!)
The Butterfly Hug Method.
not a “lesson” but this method is actually very effective! tried and tested HAHA it makes you focus on the tapping of your shoulders so that it takes your mind off from the situation you are facing.
not a “lesson” but this method is actually very effective! tried and tested HAHA it makes you focus on the tapping of your shoulders so that it takes your mind off from the situation you are facing.
Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover.
even though sang-tae is a person w/ autism & may be seen as “crazy”, he really cares for his brother. even though moon-young may be “cold & self-centred” bc she‘s a person w/ ASPD, it was bc of a childhood trauma that cased such behaviour.
even though sang-tae is a person w/ autism & may be seen as “crazy”, he really cares for his brother. even though moon-young may be “cold & self-centred” bc she‘s a person w/ ASPD, it was bc of a childhood trauma that cased such behaviour.
even though ki-do is a person w/ manic disorder & people may see him as “crazy & attention-seeking”, it’s because his parents didn’t give him equal attention just bc he was born a little dumber. & really, it's sad.
Self Care.
when you feel overwhelmed, take care of yourself first. know when to stop. reflect on the emotions you‘re facing/the signals your body is giving and shower it w/ appropriate attention so you can stop feeling that way. It will give you grit to continue persevering on.
when you feel overwhelmed, take care of yourself first. know when to stop. reflect on the emotions you‘re facing/the signals your body is giving and shower it w/ appropriate attention so you can stop feeling that way. It will give you grit to continue persevering on.
Prioritise Your Happiness.
sometimes prioritising your happiness is better. you are leading your own life, you are not leading others’. perhaps forgoing others’ happiness for yours might be better, because it’s okay to be selfish from time to time.
sometimes prioritising your happiness is better. you are leading your own life, you are not leading others’. perhaps forgoing others’ happiness for yours might be better, because it’s okay to be selfish from time to time.
Ranking Things.
questions like “do you like me or (name) better?” should not be asked. adding on, everybody is different & has their own positive & negative traits that stand out in different ways. just bc someone is lacking in one area doesn’t mean they are lacking as a whole.
questions like “do you like me or (name) better?” should not be asked. adding on, everybody is different & has their own positive & negative traits that stand out in different ways. just bc someone is lacking in one area doesn’t mean they are lacking as a whole.
Parental Love.
having a brother w/ autism, kang-tae grew up remembering how his mum didn’t care for him & cared for his brother. he didn’t remember how his mum actually loved both of them equally & did her best to raise 2 kids as a single mum (his mum was drunk in first pic).
having a brother w/ autism, kang-tae grew up remembering how his mum didn’t care for him & cared for his brother. he didn’t remember how his mum actually loved both of them equally & did her best to raise 2 kids as a single mum (his mum was drunk in first pic).
our parents may not mean what they say to us in the spur of a moment (& they may regret what they say), but deep down they really care for us. the ways they show affection will vary, and sometimes their actions may be the most subtle of actions that makes it easy to forget.
The Cheerful Dog.
personally, i used to (& still) peel my finger skin until it bled slightly, whenever & wherever, and i didn’t know how to stop. but w/ a bit of coaxing from my friend, being a little more mindful of my actions and becoming busier, it started to tone down.
personally, i used to (& still) peel my finger skin until it bled slightly, whenever & wherever, and i didn’t know how to stop. but w/ a bit of coaxing from my friend, being a little more mindful of my actions and becoming busier, it started to tone down.
Facing a Situation Head-On.
even though they both could run away from the psychiatric hospital and her parents (bc they couldn’t date), jeong-tae embraced his alcohol addiction instead of running away & being irresponsible about his health. embrace your flaws for how it is.
even though they both could run away from the psychiatric hospital and her parents (bc they couldn’t date), jeong-tae embraced his alcohol addiction instead of running away & being irresponsible about his health. embrace your flaws for how it is.
to be continued!
