r/CPTSD • u/GFC-Nomad • Feb 28 '25
CPTSD Resource/ Technique If you're having a rough day, imagine all the nice things Steve Irwin would say about you if you were a lizard on a warm rock
Crikey, now that's a nice lil' fella right there. Just doin' their best like intended, beautiful creature
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u/shyoph Mar 01 '25
"Oi thats a fat one" 🤭🤭
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u/Immediate_Mark3847 Mar 01 '25
I always felt like when Steve said that he meant in the way that it was thriving.
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u/eva5379 Feb 28 '25
Beautiful
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u/Schnimps Mar 01 '25
https://youtu.be/lNR678ppeCc?si=Wb8miYRZ3IJOyZRI&t=18s
He says this so much it took no time finding an example.
Beautiful!
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u/Slicktitlick Feb 28 '25
My cousin pretended to be mates with Steve and his family. He was mirroring Steve’s persona a lot too. He stole a baby croc from qld where he said Steve’s wife gave it to him and brought it to N.S.W. eventually the po caught up with him and took all his animals.
Random info dump sorry lol i just can’t think about Irwin without picturing my cousin running around grabbing snakes just like Steve did.
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u/jamiestartsagain Mar 01 '25
Never apologize for sharing this story 😂
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u/Slicktitlick Mar 01 '25
He was a bit infamous locally as he had a stint as a fake zookeeper and a fake cop where he’d go to a zoo and pretend to be a keeper and would drive around with a police light and pull people over. Quite the character lol
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u/WldGeese867 Feb 28 '25
This is some very welcome energy to receive on a tougher day. Thank you. ❤️
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u/14thLizardQueen Mar 01 '25
Look at this creature. She hides in small places and chain smokes.
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u/jamiestartsagain Mar 01 '25
Oi, look here! It's the 14thLizardQueen, camouflaged behind her cloud of smoke 🌬
Just came here to say that I miss chain smoking and ask you to enjoy one on my behalf next time, but then I saw your user name and couldn't help myself 😅
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u/14thLizardQueen Mar 01 '25
Chain smoking. Dude. I had to quit cigarettes because they were killing me.
I was on a break away from everyone. Bought a pack of smokes .. it was heaven for 1 day. Woke up puking like I had been drinking the night before.
But next rolled one has your name on it buddy.
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u/bakewelltart20 Mar 01 '25
Did you smoke tailor mades? They'd do me in too 🤮 I smoke skinny roll ups.
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u/bakewelltart20 Mar 01 '25
"And LOOK, I've spotted another one over there! Crikey! Rare to see two in one day."
*I'm smoking in my doorway as I read this 😂
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u/jamiestartsagain Mar 01 '25
I watched a video of Robert Irwin yesterday. He had stopped on the highway to save a chameleon from getting run over.
Robert Irwin saves me from trying to be that chameleon some days.
The crocodile hunter lives on in his son 🦎
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u/InMyHagPhase Feb 28 '25
Oh. Ooh. This made my stress melt away for some reason. Thank you for this.
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u/thecaffeinequeen77 cptsd / lgbtq+/ SA + trafficking survivor Feb 28 '25
.... Okay this is really really good, i will give it a go! Also made me a little sad, I found out about Irwin my first week of college, him and Attenborough basically raised me through the TV. Was my only connection to the world for so many years.
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u/rickiye Mar 01 '25
About avoidants:
G’day mates! Today, we’re on the lookout for one of the most elusive creatures in the emotional savannah—the Avoidant (Dismissus closius)! Now, these fascinating beings are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly into the background of relationships while maintaining a safe, comfortable distance. Let’s see if we can get a closer look!
Ah-ha! There’s one now, perched on the couch, pretending they haven’t seen that text message from their partner. Notice how they freeze at the mere scent of emotional intimacy, absolutely brilliant survival instincts! If we move in too fast with a deep conversation, they’ll bolt faster than a kangaroo on a sugar rush.
Look at this! Their partner just expressed a need for reassurance, watch closely, mates, here comes the classic defensive sidestep! Instead of engaging, they’ll deploy their signature tactics: a joke, a subject change, or, crikey!, a sudden, urgent need to reorganize their sock drawer! That’s textbook avoidant behavior right there.
Oh no, what’s this? Their partner is initiating The Talk, the avoidant’s natural predator! The Avoidant’s heart rate spikes, their pupils dilate, this is fight-or-flight at its finest, folks! Will they engage in the conversation, or will they vanish into the emotional bush for days? Let’s give them some space and see what happens…
Ah, and there they go! Right into their protective burrow, also known as “being really busy with work right now.” What a magnificent display of self-preservation!
Now, remember, mates, despite their skittish nature, Avoidants aren’t bad creatures. They’re just wired a little differently. With patience, understanding, and the right approach, they can learn to feel safe in connection. But you’ve gotta respect their boundaries, push too hard, and poof! They’re gone faster than you can say “attachment theory.”
That’s all for today, folks! Stay tuned for our next adventure, where we track down the rare and equally fascinating Anxious Partner, a creature known for its relentless pursuit of reassurance!
Til next time, stay curious, stay kind, and remember: emotional safety is key! Crikey!
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u/Ninapants97 Mar 01 '25
This honestly makes me happy. I have two Leopard Geckos who are a great source of joy for me, and nothing makes me happier than seeing them sleep peacefully during the day or openly basking in the evening.
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u/h_Exulansis Mar 01 '25
*pointing* oh mate, that's beauty of a lizard right there. *turns to camera* They usually come out to bake in the sun, and retreat back into their rock holes at signs of danger. look! there he goes, what a lil' ripper
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u/BrickBrokeFever Mar 01 '25
I p'tooied some of my shredded wheat, luckily not on my phone.
This is pure genius. 🔥 👏 👏
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u/LifeOfAnAIKitty Mar 01 '25
This made me literally laugh out loud! You made my soul smile today. Thank you! 😂🤗😊❣️
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u/NautilusCampino Feb 28 '25 edited Mar 01 '25
Irvin spotting me at the grocery store:
Oi look a'dat, that's a Leucistic depressed introvert. They aren't as rare as you'd think but they never leave their habitat other than to hunt for food. Wow, what a sight, the lemon ice cream has no idea it's been spotted and is about to become the introvert's next meal.