Lithinel's posts
Posted in layering with legposes?
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
I actually have been wondering the same thing. Leg poses tend to be pretty difficult.
Posted in The Surge: Fall '20 Plasma Orbs!
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
These new orb items are absolutely beautiful!!! I defintely want to get my hands on some of them.
Posted in medically, i'm scared. stroke/aneurysm.
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: Of course! I'm always willing to lend an ear or help out when I can. <3 I don't have a lot of life experience since I'm still pretty fresh out of high school, but whatever ways I can help I'm willing to.
But yeah, no worries at all. Please do feel free to take me up on my offer. And thank you so much as well. I may actually end up taking you on your offer someday as well.
But yeah, no worries at all. Please do feel free to take me up on my offer. And thank you so much as well. I may actually end up taking you on your offer someday as well.
Posted in catch me up on the last 2 yrs
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: I'll be sure to link you up to the shop once I get it started. :)
And of course! Take your time.
And of course! Take your time.
Posted in catch me up on the last 2 yrs
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: I'm hoping it will work out alright and they'll actually sell. ( I plan on selling them cheaper than the total price of each individual item totaled up anyway.) I love putting them together and it is certainly is fun, but even though I love the looks of them, I won't use the outfit myself since they don't express my own personality and personal aesthetics.
Of course though! I'd be happy to help you out. And no need to pay me volts or anything.
Of course though! I'd be happy to help you out. And no need to pay me volts or anything.
Posted in medically, i'm scared. stroke/aneurysm.
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: That is super unfortunate that you can't use lavender though. Citrus scents tend to be energizing, so it's best to stay away from those kinds of scents. If you're willing to try other types of aroma therapy, maybe you can give other florals a shot? Like rose, jasmine, chamomile or geranium. But if they don't work for you, they don't. And that's totally okay as well. Everybody is different and not every method is a "one size fits all"
I'm glad to hear that your boyfriend is super supportive though. Having someone like that is super important for sure. If you ever need someone else to just listen without worries of judgement, feel free to shoot me a message. While I may try and suggest other alternatives for certain symptoms, I will never intentionally invalidate your concerns. Because... I totally get it. It doesn't help at all when someone says "oh it's just such and such, it's nothing to worry about" or "you're overreacting, just calm down." Actually, that makes things worse, because logically, I know things aren't as bad as my brain is trying to make things out to be.
Recently I've had a kind of interesting situation occur. Long story short, one of my best friends from high school moved away to college a few hours from me back in 2018 and I've seen her once and talked to her through text maybe 3 times since then ended up coming back during the pandemic. Now I've tried texting her multiple times but to no avail, often getting no reply at all.
After things calmed down a bit, pandemic wise, my other best friend who I've actually gotten closer to in recent years came over a visit and asked me if I wanted to meet up with my other best friend from high school (we're all mutual friends and were super close before she left for college) but I was super skeptical due to my experiences of not hearing from her after reaching out so many times and expressed my concerns. I couldn't sleep due to these concerns, and my current best friend took the time to assure me that they were totally valid and that she didn't wanna add more stress to everything and so didn't press the issue.
Basically, my point it... from my experience having someone who will make you feel validated helps out tremendously. So please don't be afraid to reach out if you need to. I promise, I will try to validate your feelings as much as I can while still trying to help. Or if you don't feel like advice, I'm totally willing to just hear you out and let you vent as well.
I'm glad to hear that your boyfriend is super supportive though. Having someone like that is super important for sure. If you ever need someone else to just listen without worries of judgement, feel free to shoot me a message. While I may try and suggest other alternatives for certain symptoms, I will never intentionally invalidate your concerns. Because... I totally get it. It doesn't help at all when someone says "oh it's just such and such, it's nothing to worry about" or "you're overreacting, just calm down." Actually, that makes things worse, because logically, I know things aren't as bad as my brain is trying to make things out to be.
Recently I've had a kind of interesting situation occur. Long story short, one of my best friends from high school moved away to college a few hours from me back in 2018 and I've seen her once and talked to her through text maybe 3 times since then ended up coming back during the pandemic. Now I've tried texting her multiple times but to no avail, often getting no reply at all.
After things calmed down a bit, pandemic wise, my other best friend who I've actually gotten closer to in recent years came over a visit and asked me if I wanted to meet up with my other best friend from high school (we're all mutual friends and were super close before she left for college) but I was super skeptical due to my experiences of not hearing from her after reaching out so many times and expressed my concerns. I couldn't sleep due to these concerns, and my current best friend took the time to assure me that they were totally valid and that she didn't wanna add more stress to everything and so didn't press the issue.
Basically, my point it... from my experience having someone who will make you feel validated helps out tremendously. So please don't be afraid to reach out if you need to. I promise, I will try to validate your feelings as much as I can while still trying to help. Or if you don't feel like advice, I'm totally willing to just hear you out and let you vent as well.
Posted in catch me up on the last 2 yrs
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: Aww, I'm glad you were able to find a new baby to love as well. Sometimes it's necessary for us to open our hearts to other animals again.
And of course. I totally get you. Just last night, I started messing around with extra items and some commons to try and make outfits. See if I can possibly sell them. I don't know if it will be a hit here or not, but worth a try I suppose.
By the way if there are any event items you're interested in but don't have, let me know. I have extras I'd be glad to send your way.
And of course. I totally get you. Just last night, I started messing around with extra items and some commons to try and make outfits. See if I can possibly sell them. I don't know if it will be a hit here or not, but worth a try I suppose.
By the way if there are any event items you're interested in but don't have, let me know. I have extras I'd be glad to send your way.
Posted in My new babies! (Kitten pics here!)
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@xvz: Oh we have quite a few. They have a small cat condo that has hanging balls and a scratching post, which even our older cat loves. Lots of balls they can bat around, and some Halloween mice with little witch hats on them.
And of course stuff like boxes laying around. xD
@ghostie: Oh yes! For sure. I wouldn't change for the world. This was destiny!
And of course stuff like boxes laying around. xD
@ghostie: Oh yes! For sure. I wouldn't change for the world. This was destiny!
Posted in ∘◦ᵒ .⋆｡˚☽⠀art shop⠀{ yes we're open ! come chat anytime ˙˚ʚ(´◡`)ɞ˚˙ }⠀☽˚｡⋆. ᵒ◦∘
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@xvz: Sounds good to me!
Would you like me to add the items to the trade ahead of time at least? And then I can add the volts once we get the commission going.
Would you like me to add the items to the trade ahead of time at least? And then I can add the volts once we get the commission going.
Posted in ∘◦ᵒ .⋆｡˚☽⠀art shop⠀{ yes we're open ! come chat anytime ˙˚ʚ(´◡`)ɞ˚˙ }⠀☽˚｡⋆. ᵒ◦∘
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@xvz: Of course! 
And thank you so much! I'll probably only be able to afford one at the moment though.
I was thinking 25k for the base price and the additional 15k would bring the price to about 40k. The price guide hasn't been updated for awhile, so I just took the middle price for everything and the items total about 5k. Meaning I'd owe you another 35k.
I'm totally okay with paying that much as long as it sounds like a good enough offer to you. I just have to decide who I want done first, lol.
And thank you so much! I'll probably only be able to afford one at the moment though.
I was thinking 25k for the base price and the additional 15k would bring the price to about 40k. The price guide hasn't been updated for awhile, so I just took the middle price for everything and the items total about 5k. Meaning I'd owe you another 35k.
I'm totally okay with paying that much as long as it sounds like a good enough offer to you. I just have to decide who I want done first, lol.
Posted in [ CLOSED ] - Lock please
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@0v7: AHHH. Oh. My. Goodness.
They are all just too beautiful. I wanna hug them all.
They are all just too beautiful.
I wanna hug them all.
Posted in medically, i'm scared. stroke/aneurysm.
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@ghostie: First I want to say... I totally get where you're coming from. Although *knocks wood * I haven't recently been having as many health problems as you are having right now, your fear is totally valid and I'm right there with you. Especially since you had a terrible experience in the past.
But that's the thing with our anxiety, it makes us think the worst of every situation, especially where our health is concerned. And especially when you have an experience like you did. I've literally had panic attacks thinking I would die if I accidentally ate something that had a tiny bit of mold and not knowing it was there. So believe me when I say... you are not alone with your feelings.
My mom has had 2 strokes in the past. One in 2011 and one in 2015. I can't remember exactly what caused the first one, but until that point in her life she had been a long time smoker, which I defintely think contributed to it. And the second was because she stopped taking her medication. And she's always had low blood pressure. So I think as far as strokes go, you should be fine. It doesn't hurt to keep an eye on things and be aware, but I'm just saying I don't think high BP alone would cause you to have one.
Now, I'm not a doctor but but I think anxiety can raise blood pressure as well? So it's not totally your fault. I mean, weight gain doesn't really help that's for sure. But that's not the only factor in your BP. And I'm not in any position to lecture anyone about health. I've gained about 45 to 50 pounds in probably the last year or two myself and haven't been able to get back on track with losing.
I'm obese, according to my BMI and I overheat really easily, but my blood pressure for the most part is pretty normal.
*knocks wood * And I'm almost sure it's hereditary. So if you have any family members who suffer from high BP, that could also be a contributing factor.
Besides that, you're doing the right thing by cutting back on fast food and attempting to move more often. So nobody can fault you for that. In fact you should be really proud of yourself. Because even baby steps in the right direction is very helpful in the long run.
In my case, every anti-anxiety medication I've tried has done absolutely nothing for me. I'm not saying this will be the case for you, but in my experience, I haven't found a working one yet. And I've been on 5 different medications thus far. I've also not gotten much out of therapy. But then again, I haven't had the greatest experience there either. My first therapist was not a good fit for me at all, she didn't respect my limits and pushed me way too far way too fast. My second therapist was amazing, but she was only an intern and once her internship was up, she moved to a different office and couldn't accept y insurance. My third and current therapist seems pretty good, but I've only seen her in person about 3 or 4 times. First she went on maternity leave, and then with COVID, I've only been able to do zoom sessions. And most of them were either related to my grief of losing my other cats, or COVID related fears. So I haven't been able to work on my Generalized Anxiety or Social Anxiety very much with her.
As far as COVID goes, I'm experiencing anxiety related to that as well. But for me, I'm not as worried about the virus as I am these darned masks. I haven't gone out much at all lately either, but that's because masks ARE mandated anytime you leave your house in my state.
If I do go out, I try to keep my trips under 10 minutes, or 15 at the absolute maximum. Otherwise, I start having a panic attack, thinking I'm going to pass out and suffocate to death due to lack of oxygen. I already have breathing issues so being forced to wear a mask makes it nearly impossible for me to breathe. I've tried thin silky-like cloth masks and the normal surgical masks and it makes no difference for me. They're both hard for me to breathe in and any time I'm out, I'm just counting down the minutes till I can finish up and finally get my mask off.
I still have difficulties finding ways to manage my anxiety, so I can't really give you much help there. If you like the scent of lavender at all, either get some essential oil, lavender scented lotion, soap, or burn a lavender scented candle or incense? It's not a cure-all, but it defintely helps for relief of anxiety in the moment. Or if you like taking baths, maybe you could try some bath bombs? Again not a cure all, but for nearly instant relief for a good few hours or so, that has worked wonders for me. Especially if I do so before bed. It helps me actually fall asleep and stay asleep. There are other scents in aroma therapy that help with anxiety too, but my favorite by far is lavender.
But that's the thing with our anxiety, it makes us think the worst of every situation, especially where our health is concerned. And especially when you have an experience like you did. I've literally had panic attacks thinking I would die if I accidentally ate something that had a tiny bit of mold and not knowing it was there. So believe me when I say... you are not alone with your feelings.
My mom has had 2 strokes in the past. One in 2011 and one in 2015. I can't remember exactly what caused the first one, but until that point in her life she had been a long time smoker, which I defintely think contributed to it. And the second was because she stopped taking her medication. And she's always had low blood pressure. So I think as far as strokes go, you should be fine. It doesn't hurt to keep an eye on things and be aware, but I'm just saying I don't think high BP alone would cause you to have one.
Now, I'm not a doctor but but I think anxiety can raise blood pressure as well? So it's not totally your fault. I mean, weight gain doesn't really help that's for sure. But that's not the only factor in your BP. And I'm not in any position to lecture anyone about health. I've gained about 45 to 50 pounds in probably the last year or two myself and haven't been able to get back on track with losing.
I'm obese, according to my BMI and I overheat really easily, but my blood pressure for the most part is pretty normal.
*knocks wood * And I'm almost sure it's hereditary. So if you have any family members who suffer from high BP, that could also be a contributing factor.
Besides that, you're doing the right thing by cutting back on fast food and attempting to move more often. So nobody can fault you for that. In fact you should be really proud of yourself. Because even baby steps in the right direction is very helpful in the long run.
In my case, every anti-anxiety medication I've tried has done absolutely nothing for me. I'm not saying this will be the case for you, but in my experience, I haven't found a working one yet. And I've been on 5 different medications thus far. I've also not gotten much out of therapy. But then again, I haven't had the greatest experience there either. My first therapist was not a good fit for me at all, she didn't respect my limits and pushed me way too far way too fast. My second therapist was amazing, but she was only an intern and once her internship was up, she moved to a different office and couldn't accept y insurance. My third and current therapist seems pretty good, but I've only seen her in person about 3 or 4 times. First she went on maternity leave, and then with COVID, I've only been able to do zoom sessions. And most of them were either related to my grief of losing my other cats, or COVID related fears. So I haven't been able to work on my Generalized Anxiety or Social Anxiety very much with her.
As far as COVID goes, I'm experiencing anxiety related to that as well. But for me, I'm not as worried about the virus as I am these darned masks. I haven't gone out much at all lately either, but that's because masks ARE mandated anytime you leave your house in my state.
If I do go out, I try to keep my trips under 10 minutes, or 15 at the absolute maximum. Otherwise, I start having a panic attack, thinking I'm going to pass out and suffocate to death due to lack of oxygen. I already have breathing issues so being forced to wear a mask makes it nearly impossible for me to breathe. I've tried thin silky-like cloth masks and the normal surgical masks and it makes no difference for me. They're both hard for me to breathe in and any time I'm out, I'm just counting down the minutes till I can finish up and finally get my mask off.
I still have difficulties finding ways to manage my anxiety, so I can't really give you much help there. If you like the scent of lavender at all, either get some essential oil, lavender scented lotion, soap, or burn a lavender scented candle or incense? It's not a cure-all, but it defintely helps for relief of anxiety in the moment. Or if you like taking baths, maybe you could try some bath bombs? Again not a cure all, but for nearly instant relief for a good few hours or so, that has worked wonders for me. Especially if I do so before bed. It helps me actually fall asleep and stay asleep. There are other scents in aroma therapy that help with anxiety too, but my favorite by far is lavender.
Posted in [ CLOSED ] - Lock please
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@0v7: Dreams are a very important part of magick though and any signs you may get should be taken note of for sure.
But yes please! I'm always up for pictures of kitties.
But yes please! I'm always up for pictures of kitties.
Posted in [ CLOSED ] - Lock please
Posted 4 years ago
November 2017 - February 2018
@0v7: I just now noticed this! I know I'm super late to the party.
But welcome to Voltra!!! And we have more than one thing in common!!!
Obviously, cats is one of them. :vanora_xd:
But I too am interested in witchcraft. Although in my case, I'm Wiccan, and haven't actually cast any spells yet
But welcome to Voltra!!! And we have more than one thing in common!!!
Obviously, cats is one of them. :vanora_xd:
But I too am interested in witchcraft. Although in my case, I'm Wiccan, and haven't actually cast any spells yet