PSA for Drug Users

This isn’t a post to criticize or shame you- just to make that clear. Regardless of how I feel about using illegal drugs, what’s more important is that people are still going to do them. And if you are going to use illicit substances, it is extremely and critically important that you take the proper precautions. Mitigating safety risks can be potentially life-saving, so please take the time to read and share this.

General Safety Measures:

• Don’t use anything while alone, even if you’re experienced with it.
  
• NEVER share injection equipment of any kind.
• Don’t mix two depressants together. (ex:// Heroin, Opioids, and Alcohol)
• If something goes wrong, get to the hospital or call an ambulance ASAP. In 40 of the 50 states in the US, you cannot be arrested for seeking medical help for a drug overdose. Even if you live elsewhere, getting help and facing the consequences is far better than dying.
• Always have at least one sober person present.
• Do your research before trying a drug.
• If you suspect an overdose, do not eat or drink anything, and do not try to induce vomiting.

Depressants (Heroin, Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines):

• Do not take anything else with it- especially not more depressants.
  
• ALWAYS carry Naloxone with you, no matter what. This drug can revive someone from an opioid overdose. It is accessible at most pharmacies in the United States for a relatively low cost.

Stimulants (Cocaine, Amphetamines, and MDMA (Ecstasy):

• Do not take depressants with it.
  
• If you mix stimulants, go very slowly with both of them.
• ALWAYS test your drugs before using them. People who think they’re buying something like pure MDMA often are sold a mix of drugs. Test kits can be bought online and used many, many times. They detect the presence of other drugs so you know exactly what you’re taking.

Hallucinogens (LSD, Mushrooms, Ayahuasca):

• Moreso than with other drugs, it is important to always have a “tripsitter”- a sober person who will stay with you during the entire trip and ensure your safety.
  
• Only use in an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable environment.
• If you become anxious, your tripsitter needs to give strong emotional support and reassurance
• If you cannot be calmed with reassurance, your tripsitter needs to give you 10mg of Valium.
• Have your tripsitter occasionally ask how you’re doing and verbally check in.
• After the trip, debrief your experience to someone who will listen and allow yourself to mentally process everything that happened.

This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it’s a lot of information worth knowing. Certain text is hyperlinked to relevant resources, so if you want to know more, just click the links.

I would appreciate if this gets reblogged and shared; this information needs to be common knowledge.

Casual Reminder To Eat Food

I know that for some people it’s really hard, but please make sure you’re eating enough food to nourish your body. Your body works really fucking hard and it deserves to be taken care of. Even if all you’re able to get down is a few bites or a light snack, it’s still something and I’m proud of you.

PSA About Chihuahuas

So this morning, Peaches wheezing and gasping for air- I didn’t know how to stop it, and after five minutes I frantically looked it up.

Apparently, these “reverse sneezing” episodes are actually normal and common- there’s no actual medical emergency when these happen. The dog will appear to be hacking, wheezing, and gasping for air, but they are actually still able to breathe. From what I read, it’s the result of an irritation or misalignment of the soft palate, and can be caused by a variety of things- often, the episode will seem unprovoked.

Although it appears frightening, do not take your Chihuahua to the vet. It’ll only waste your money, as this is not a medical emergency.

A couple of things that will shortened the “reverse sneezing” episode that worked for me ((and are listed to work in general online)): gently rubbing the throat in circular motions, plugging the nose so the dog is forced to breathe through their mouth and regulate their breathing cycle. 

The episode will eventually pass on its own, but it’s disconcerting and alarming to see, so it’s better to just try and help it end sooner.

There’s probably posts about this and it’s common knowledge or something, but I did not know this. I was not told this when adopting my Chihuahua, and had no idea this is a normal condition. So, just in case you’re thinking of getting a Chihuahua/have a Chihuahua, make sure you’re aware of this.

Oh!!! Quick reminder: If you are cis and someone asks for your pronouns, please do not say “female pronouns” or “male pronouns”. You probably mean well, but it implies that all people using she/her identify as girls and all people using he/him identifies as boys. It excludes nonbinary people who use gendered pronouns- I’m non-binary, but I use they and he pronouns. That doesn’t make me a boy. Anywho, if you’re asked your pronouns, I’d really appreciate it if you just say “he/him/his” or “she/her/hers”. Thanks!

psa

fardraut:

if you need to abbreviate “japan” or “japanese” in any way shape or form, please for the love of god use jpn instead of jap. the word jap is a racial slur. i still see “yeah i have the jap version of (thing)” around and i’ll correct it and give the benefit of the doubt, but it still scares the bajeezus outta me!!!

Casual Reminder:

Halloween season is in full swing, and I want all my followers to know that I NEVER post or reblog screamers.

I hate screamers and hate people who circulate them and create them.

If you’re reading this, please be good to your followers and don’t spread screamers around. They can be dangerous and cause accidents and emergencies among people with anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and other conditions. And even if someone doesn’t have a medical condition and is just scared by them, you still should avoid spreading them for their sake because it’s not cool to try and trick people into seeing screamers.

So yeah, just letting y'all know I love you and this blog is 1000000000% free of that garbage. If anything, I’ll be reblogging posts that warn about screamer posts so you can avoid them. <3

Don’t ask a trans person what their “real name” is. I don’t care if you’re just curious, or you don’t mean anything by it.

DON’T DO IT.

That is not their name.

You asking their birth or “real” name implies that their actual name is invalid.

You don’t need to know.

You have no right to know, no matter how close you are to them.

DO. NOT. ASK.