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I have creature soil, spahngum moss (can’t spell it), and oak leaf litter. would dat be good for them? also I got a 10 gal tank which to me is secure but I heard they are great escape artists soooo tips for keeping it closed ?

I have ocd. I am on meds and have therapy , I have a psychiatrist too. But recently I have felt worse and worse and it’s really taking toll on my sanity. I won’t go into detail, but I have been at the hospital before for a similar situation. Although boring, it did kind of help as a break from the real world.

Here’s my thing, how much is it to be treated for a night or few? I’m worried because as much as I’d love to open up and get help again, financial stuff haven’t been good on my parents. They are already dealing with health issues of their own so I don’t want to add to it. Is there any alternatives ? Do I just suck it up or should I still go get help?

I could’ve been an artist bro. I HATE HAVING THIS STUPID DISORDER THING!!!!! Why me????? I don’t understand it. People say ocd is a disability. Fucking hell it is all it has done is take and take. I could’ve been famous by now you don’t understand. I would be making amazing art, amazing animations, stories and plots and videos, I would share the world my love for art and everything likeminded.

And I’m stuck here in bed, playing Minecraft for hours on end instead. I haven’t gone outside in who knows how long and I can’t feel bothered to push myself out anyways. I’m literally a shut in living off cup noodles because my ocd gets in the way of every thing I’ve ever wanted to do.

I’m in an ARTS SCHOOL FOR GODS SAKE!!! AN ARTS SCHOOL AND I CANT DO ART BECAUSE OF SOME STUPID DISORDER!!! I could’ve been an artist, I am an artist. But everytime I want to do anything my ocd gets in the way. I’m literally medicated high up to the ceiling and nothing wants to work. I envy everyone who can make art without this. Even if it’s shit art, I don’t care if it’s a bunch of weiner drawings at least you CAN draw.

I don’t know anymore. I just really wanted to be an artist.

my friend wants to get into hissing roaches too. but they have a infestation of other roaches (mostly in kitchen) as they live in nyc (the usual.) is this gonna affect their ability to get them, are the roaches gonna be attracted to the hissers? thank youuu 🙏

I am worried because sometimes I feel like I’m slipping back into it. Specifically, every year at the beginning of spring I end up going through another episode. I don’t know why this happens? Two years back it was really bad. Last year it was something, this year the hospital again. What’s going on? I get horrible delusions, episodes, you would probably want to tie and lock me up in the basement until I come to my senses. And after the springtime I magically get better. Why does this happen? How do I stop it? Or is this just my fate lol

obviously getting cork bark but like idk if it’s enough.. I might go to the park nearby where I collect my rot wood and pick up some sticks and stuff for my Millie to climb on (and freeze it ofc) is that a good idea?

and while I’m waiting for the cork bark can I make my own stuff for them to climb on or nah ? Ideas ?

I’m going insane lwk I’m a first time Millie owner and I post here a lot bc I’m so confused lmao! I’m getting a pink footed millipede, and my enclosure consists of=
Creature soil mixed with lots of leaf litter, rot wood I’ve collected (and froze), some mulch, and I’ve added the moss too for humidity control. But when I posted my enclosure on tt, I got a comment saying that the moss is very unsafe for them and hard for them to digest. I’m really confused because everywhere I looked everyone seems to use this moss and it seems fine for them? pls help I don’t wanna be a bad owner !!! 😭🙏 thank you!!

hi guys so I made my millipedes new enclosure super cute. but can I add decorations like for funsies? can hatsune miku/figure friends be in the enclosure or no?

also what plants can/should I use for the enclosure too or do they not need it. I already have leaf litter I mean like just for decorations.

haiii so I’m gonna get a pink footed millipede and i found where I can buy leaf litter for them to eat but where do I find the decaying wood for them? I can go outside in the park but idk how to identify the wood so I’d rather buy online. where do yall get it?

mostly all sellers I find sell them in colonies which is cool. I’m fine with having males and females but like what do I do if they get pregnant? how am I even supposed to sell them? I don’t know what to do if they birth out bunch of babies!!!!!!! 😭😭😭

how do I do a Kandi trade? I’ve seen videos where they hold hands and pull the bracelet to each other’s wrist but when I tried once it didn’t work..😭 also, do you trade necklaces/kandi jewelry too? And if so how? I’m new to all this sorry!!

i keep sleeping and I don’t eat anything all day I just sleep. standing up and walking around makes me want to go back to bed. I sleep in till night and then become nocturnal 🫩 wutdatmean

edit: idk how to fix I should note it also makes me unable to take my meds and taking my meds at night makes me even more tired.. also I don’t like when the light is on I usually do everything in the dark bc of my sensitivity to the light. I get tired from doing basic things such as getting dressed, I have to lay down and I nap for a few before getting back up. Currently in the sun and want to crawl in my cave due to sunlight. am I an irl vampire lol

I’m thinking about getting a giant Asian mantis. I would like to know what specific materials are needed for their enclosure ?

I have seen people use paper towels for the bottom and easy cleanup but I wonder if that’s a good option? Or do I use coco fiber instead.

Also, In some enclosures I see people use pebbles and mesh (for drainage) then the substrate . Is this necessary or not for this mantis?

Should springtails be added if I use coco fiber instead for cleanup?

Do I need a heat pad? I will buy a thermometer for my room to check if it’s up to the right temp.

What kind of decor/ branches and plant stuff do they need inside?

And what mesh would be best so they don’t chew their way out? Thank you!!

how do I get over eating the same stuff every day?

all I eat is bread with Nutella. That’s my current food right now and that’s all I find myself wanting to eat. Maybe Nutella with thin pancakes (blenchiki) if I’m feeling fancy.

otherwise I also can eat:
Pasta but IT MUST BE linguine/penne and trader joe brand garlic sauce + parm or else I cannot eat it like at all.

these aren’t the healthiest but I don’t know how to get over it. like everyone else eats so diverse meals but it sickens me if it’s not MY food. plus I hate many textures and I feel like meal prepping won’t work because if last minute I’m not in the mood for it and if I feel eating it will make me sick then I’m stuck…Any tips?