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Izabelle. 29. Sweden. Librarian of the North. Fandom stuffs.
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flyora

This artwork of mine is absolutely one of my fav pieces I've ever done and also my very first art for BtVS

I was listening to "Iris" Goo Goo Dolls on repeat. I mean it took an effort not to cry in the process

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Besides, you'll be by my side, right? Till the bitter end.

Alexander the Great and Hephaestion in Alexander: The Making of a God (2024)

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My therapist just told me my problem is that I need to write more fanfiction.

This sounds fake but the logic behind it is actually really interesting? She said obsession with a new fandom triggers quick dopamine release when we consume all this related content--it's easy and addictive.

What we're NOT getting is that 'slow dopamine' that's more sustainable and engaging. That's the kind we get from DOING things that take effort but are ultimately rewarding.

So like, she suggested that writing fic and making fanart are ways to balance the quick dopamine of watching a show/reading fic with the slow dopamine of working at something that takes effort.

Moral of the story is you should engage in the process of creation around your favorite things. You'll feel better for it.

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owldaughter

Oh.

OH.

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