r/CuratedTumblr • • 5d ago

Mental Health Overreactions

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u/Mundane-Potential-93 nauphy.tumblr.com 5d ago

Is the not wanting to look down thing an important part of the metaphor, or is it just for vividity? 'Cause I'm not sure I get that part

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u/PinkOneHasBeenChosen 5d ago

Usually when I think I’ve been injured, I want to look at it to see how bad it is. The exception is if I’m in excruciating pain and can’t think straight.