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A Snake Sheds Its Skin by @majesstiq

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Venom by @gelatojane

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My Biters by Ryan Freshhh

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Weekend at Mauchie’s... Vol. 1

by Roe Knows Best and MAUCH

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painting by @annelisesart

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painting by @majesstiq

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Independent Artist Joseph Patton

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The COMFORT ZONE: Anger Management

A Snake Sheds Its Skin by majesstiq A Snake Sheds Its Skin, Letting new love in.

It always takes Till the end of the game To find out if you win, And a transformation Won’t be such a transformation If you know the ending Before you begin.

Letting new love in, A Snake Sheds Its Skin.

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Venom

by GELATOjANE a touch of death intertwined with my veins so i scratched and i clawed i tore and i gnawed if only i could remove my skin if only i were brave enough to relapse again just to carve their hands away so i drank and i drank drowned myself til i sank if only i could wash them away, if i could pour this venom from my veins, release myself from their fangs a sting i know all too well 2

My Biters My Biters

by Ryan Freshhh

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To my own chagrin and my dentist’s delight, I grind my teeth in my sleep. Wait, that’s not entirely true. I also grind my teeth when I’m awake. I don’t have a very good coping mechanism for stress since becoming sober over a decade ago, so I clench my jaw and my biters pay the price.

Unsurprisingly, I also have a fascination with teeth as art. I have dental molds in my office that adorn my desk so as to say “yo, I’m waiting for your set here.” Maybe that’s the key: stresses of life be damned, eventually, this mortal coil expires, and our ground down chompers ends us as displays on some idiot’s desk.

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WEEKEND AT MAUCHIE’S ... VOL. 1

by Roe Knows Best & MAUCH

album art by Em Noll & Keith Williams

NEW 4 song EP!

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For fans of... Archers of Loaf, John Cozz, LKFFCT, Cobra Starship, Jonas Brothers, Klaxons, The Bravery, Jawbreaker, Basement

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LYRICS - FRIENDS WITH ALIENS

“I GOT A FEVER FOR NON-BELIEVERS LOOKING AT AIRPLANES IN THE SKY / I COULD CONVINCE YOU OF MY EXISTENCE BUT I KIND OF LIKE THE GAME OF... / OH, HIDE AND SEEK. COME FIND ME, OR I’LL COME FIND YOU IN THE NIGHT / AND TAKE YOU ABOARD MY FUTURE SPACESHIP / AND BLAST US OFF INTO THE SKY / CUZ DON’T YOU WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH ALIENS? / I’D BE SO COOL TO TAKE YOU TO MY HOME PLANET AND RUN EXPERIMENTAL TESTS...! / (THAT LAST PART, FORGET IS SAID IT!) / MEET ME IN THE FOREST WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN / FOLLOW MY LIGHT AND I’LL BEAM YOU OFF OF THE GROUND / (BEAM YOU OFF OF THE GROUND, BEAM YOU OFF OF THE GROUND!)”

ROE KNOWS BEST

is a singer-songwriter who has been studying music since age 14. Her direct yet deeply emotional lyrics and catchy riffs carry on the tradition of New Jersey pop punk from a fresh, clear-minded point of view.

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MAUCH

aka Max Rauch played a foundational role in the bands LKFFCT, Washington Square Park, and Tourmaline. He often supports fellow artists with his skills and experience, from record labels to recording studios.

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painting by @annelisesart

CLICK HERE Follow @annelisesart on instagram if you find solace in creativity, believe in the magic of making, or are curious about the connection between mental health and art.

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painting by @majesstiq

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Show your SUPPORT for INDEPENDENT ARTISTS Joseph Patton is an illustrator and animator from Mississippi whose colorful work is inspired by nature, mindfulness, and family. His art often explores the balance between our inner and outer worlds, depicting the beauty of the human body, non-human animals, and our planet.

Visit josephpatton.com to learn more & subscribe to Joseph’s Art Newsletter on Substack!

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Welcome to The Comfort Zone, where we provide discussions and resources related to mental health.

Topic of the Month: Anger Management EMOTIONAL INTENSITY & NEURODIVERGENCE There are many cultural stereotypes that circulate around the way neurodivergent people experience and express our emotions. Labels like “too sensitive” or “too much” are often applied to individual people, while popular discourses teach our communities when it is or isn’t appropriate to “crash out,” aka meltdown.

If these concepts are so widely understood, perhaps it is also possible to spread awareness of how and why meltdowns happen, as well as how to prevent and deescalate them. Research shows that neurodivergent adults experience greater emotional intensity and difficulty with emotional self-regulation. This can be due to higher levels of brain activity at rest and other aspects of neurodivergence such as: sensory issues, delayed processing, loss of control, and rejection sensitivity.

AUTISM, ADHD, & ANGER Meltdowns and suicidality can be shameful to discuss, but they are common experiences for neurodivergent adults.

There can be serious consequences if we do not learn to keep ourselves and others safe. There is no simple way to “prevent” meltdowns, and avoiding triggers can make them worse. With a combination of psychoeducation about these topics and the gradual development of emotional regulation skills, tolerance to distress can be developed.

HERE’S A RES FOR DEAL OURCE ING NEURODIV WITH ERGENT ANGER

The next page has some tips to help get you started on this journey.

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Anger Management Exercises Here are some suggestions for coping with intense anger: TRIGGER

COPING TECHNIQUE

Sensory overload

Cool down by holding ice or taking a cold shower

Witnessing an injustice towards yourself or others.

Verbally process your emotions with a trusted friend or therapist.

Hyperfixating or obsessive thoughts

Mindfulness exercises to stay present in the moment (e.g. 5 things you see, 4 things you hear...)

Unexpected changes or loss of control

Slow things down with breathing exercises and co-regulating with others

High reactivity to startling noises and movements

Exercise regularly to strengthen heart muscles and lower anxiety

Anxiety leading to insomnia, poor appetite, etc.

Work through anxiety in therapy while prioritizing taking care of physical needs.

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