FieldExplores (Gator Days)

FieldExplores (Gator Days)

@fieldexplores.bsky.social

I draw silly comics about silly animals that have a lot of emotions.

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FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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And hey! We're around the halfway point for the Gamefound Campaign for Wholesome Adventure. There's a few stretch goals unlocked and a few more to go. Thank you so much to everyone who has checked it out! gamefound.com/en/projects/...

gamefound.comWholesome Adventure by Jason Anarchy - GamefoundA tabletop roguelike where players can make the WHOLESOME or UN-WHOLESOME choice! 1-4 Players, Ages 10+, 30-60 minute playtime Designed by Jason Anarchy with Artwork from Gator Days
FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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Anyway, I'm going to avoid stressing too much about posting this and just post this. I've written something like this dozens of times already and I'm ready to just put it out there. Thank you so much for listening. I'm going to go make some beans for breakfast.

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Thank you so much to everyone for the kind words. I've been diagnosed with GAD for over a decade now and rarely ever talk about it. There's a massive mental relief in being able to bring it up. The existential dread feels far less all consuming when you're able to discuss it.

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In recent years I've made good friends who have reacted with compassion and interest when this sort of thing is mentioned. I've had situations where I can say "I need to step away. My anxiety is bad" and moments where friends will check in on me when I'm noticeably tense. That's helped me so much.

FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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I'd like to be more open about it. Primarily because it helped me to hear other people talk about their mental health and I hope I can do the same for others. Anxiety is especially difficult because its nature makes it hard to speak about. Especially when you need to advocate for yourself.

FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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That might sound like a weird thing to throw out there unprompted but I have a difficult time mentioning it to people. This is kind of a ripping the band-aid off sort of thing. After my diagnoses, there were several in my life who reacted with intense scrutiny. That taught me to be quiet about it.

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I have to spend a lot of time managing my anxiety. Early on, I was having near daily panic attacks. Certain things are still difficult like going to the doctor, a theater, or being in a crowd. Some days are good, some days are bad, and some days are terrible. I try to take it all one step at a time.

FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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By the way, we hit the goal for Wholesome Adventure! Stretch goals have been added and we've already hit the first one as well. Thank you so much to everyone who supported the campaign or checked it out. gamefound.com/en/projects/...

gamefound.comWholesome Adventure by Jason Anarchy - GamefoundA tabletop roguelike where players can make the WHOLESOME or UN-WHOLESOME choice! 1-4 Players, Ages 10+, 30-60 minute playtime Designed by Jason Anarchy with Artwork from Gator Days
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Maybe it's because I am also a large, hairy, and awkward individual but this yeti ended up up being one of my favorites in Wholesome Adventure. He is perfect just the way he is.

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This game also has an overly fluffy yeti and as the hero you can either help or hinder him with this problem Will you make the WHOLESOME or UN-WHOLESOME choice?

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By the way... I've been working on a game with @jasonanarchy.bsky.social and its Gamefound campaign launched today! It has wholesomeness, un-wholesomeness, and a frog named McRibbit who has hot dogs. gamefound.com/projects/jas...

gamefound.comWholesome Adventure by Jason Anarchy - GamefoundA tabletop roguelike where players can make the WHOLESOME or UN-WHOLESOME choice! 1-4 Players, Ages 10+, 30-60 minute playtime Designed by Jason Anarchy with Artwork from Gator Days
FieldExplores (Gator Days)
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The book is Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. There have been several occasions in the past year where friends have asked me if I was autistic and my answer was typically, "probably not." I knew I shared certain traits with autistic friends but I thought it had to do with my anxiety problems.

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I'll be doing my usually monthly Patreon updates tomorrow. I usually get it done on the first Monday of the month but I am currently a puddle of insomnia and it seemed like a good idea to observe Labor Day this year. Happy Labor Day!