What are the negative of effects of not going outside for 5 years?
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little_detailsHeya ! God it's been a WHILE since I've posted here LOL ! But I've been thinking on something I haven't gotten a straight answer for :
I have an OC , and a part of their backstory involves pretty much being locked inside their house for 4 years at 17 by their dad at an attempt to keep them away from publicity after their mother killed someone .
To be more specific on their conditions :
- They're not allowed outside unless it's absolutely necessary (example , to see a doctor)
- They have one specific friend who is allowed to come over at any time , and they do message on social media via an anonymous account.
- They do home schooling , to explain education stuff .
They finally move out and go outside more when they're 22 , aka 5 years later .
I know that a (likely permanent) damaged immune system would be one of the negative effects due to lack of vitamin D and exercise , but what else could be a side effect , physically , socially AND mentally ? And how could it be for them when actually going outside for the first time again ? I haven't gotten lots of resources for it ..
Edit : Ok so I learned I'm likely wrong on the immune system , but theres lots of traits I considered that I never considered could've been caused by this trauma ..
Also ! It's worth noting that the character would overall lack motivation to do . Anything for that matter , so exercising is kinda off the table and they lack a lot of basic self-care .
I have an OC , and a part of their backstory involves pretty much being locked inside their house for 4 years at 17 by their dad at an attempt to keep them away from publicity after their mother killed someone .
To be more specific on their conditions :
- They're not allowed outside unless it's absolutely necessary (example , to see a doctor)
- They have one specific friend who is allowed to come over at any time , and they do message on social media via an anonymous account.
- They do home schooling , to explain education stuff .
They finally move out and go outside more when they're 22 , aka 5 years later .
I know that a (likely permanent) damaged immune system would be one of the negative effects due to lack of vitamin D and exercise , but what else could be a side effect , physically , socially AND mentally ? And how could it be for them when actually going outside for the first time again ? I haven't gotten lots of resources for it ..
Edit : Ok so I learned I'm likely wrong on the immune system , but theres lots of traits I considered that I never considered could've been caused by this trauma ..
Also ! It's worth noting that the character would overall lack motivation to do . Anything for that matter , so exercising is kinda off the table and they lack a lot of basic self-care .
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Is there life out there?
Monday, May 18th, 2026 08:11 pmbeebalmMy journal is still really new (like 3 weeks old lol) but I’ve honestly had way better luck meeting people here than I originally thought. I’ve several on my reading page now that are at least semi active and I genuinely enjoy reading y’all’s posts.
Not that I don’t already love the little circle I’ve found so far, it’s just that my reading page gets pretty slow sometimes lol. I still feel like I’m only seeing this tiny little pocket of DW though and there has to be way more active people floating around that I just haven’t found yet.
I think what I’m looking for most is journals that feel personal and alive. People talking about their actual lives, interests, fandoms, hobbies, nature, daily observations, culture, random thoughts, photography, long rambly posts, whatever. I really miss that feeling of actually getting to know people over time like the old days of LJ. I’m definitely open to friendships growing beyond just commenting on entries too if we genuinely click, too.
How do y’all usually find new people these days? Communities? Mutuals?
Also if anybody knows journals you think I’d click with based on my own entries/interests and who are open to meeting new people/making new friends, I would genuinely love suggestions because I’m trying to branch out a little more.
Thank youuuu <3
Not that I don’t already love the little circle I’ve found so far, it’s just that my reading page gets pretty slow sometimes lol. I still feel like I’m only seeing this tiny little pocket of DW though and there has to be way more active people floating around that I just haven’t found yet.
I think what I’m looking for most is journals that feel personal and alive. People talking about their actual lives, interests, fandoms, hobbies, nature, daily observations, culture, random thoughts, photography, long rambly posts, whatever. I really miss that feeling of actually getting to know people over time like the old days of LJ. I’m definitely open to friendships growing beyond just commenting on entries too if we genuinely click, too.
How do y’all usually find new people these days? Communities? Mutuals?
Also if anybody knows journals you think I’d click with based on my own entries/interests and who are open to meeting new people/making new friends, I would genuinely love suggestions because I’m trying to branch out a little more.
Thank youuuu <3
Bungou Stray Dogs: tell me we do not live in vain by valleykey
Monday, May 18th, 2026 09:45 pmsasheneskywalker posting in fancakeFandom: Bungou Stray Dogs
Pairings/Characters: Dazai Osamu/Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Dazai Osamu & Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 57,127 words
Creator Links:![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p2.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
valleykey
Theme: journey & travel, trans & non-binary characters, ambiguous relationships, non-sexual intimacy, road trips, hurt/comfort
Summary: Fyodor’s weak heart thuds violently within its cage of flesh and bone, ba-thump. Dazai’s knife kisses cold on the skin of their throat. They swallow, and the bob of their Adam’s apple against it draws blood.
“Alright,” Fyodor decides, “let’s find a way to die.”
// In the Decay’s aftermath, Fyodor and Dazai quietly slip through the cracks, and set on a journey.
Reccer's Notes: After Fyodor’s defeat, Dazai agrees to a double suicide instead of killing him and the two set off on an unexpected road trip. It’s a fantastic exploration of Dazai and Fyodor’s characters and their relationship. The themes of recovery, philosophy, religion, disability, gender, mental health issues, codependency, and intimacy are handled beautifully, and the writing is absolutely gorgeous <3
Content Notes: suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, self harm, right to suicide stuff, progressive & disabling genetic condition, religious elements, codependency, more detailed content notes in the author's notes
Fanwork Links: tell me we do not live in vain
Pairings/Characters: Dazai Osamu/Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Dazai Osamu & Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 57,127 words
Creator Links:
Theme: journey & travel, trans & non-binary characters, ambiguous relationships, non-sexual intimacy, road trips, hurt/comfort
Summary: Fyodor’s weak heart thuds violently within its cage of flesh and bone, ba-thump. Dazai’s knife kisses cold on the skin of their throat. They swallow, and the bob of their Adam’s apple against it draws blood.
“Alright,” Fyodor decides, “let’s find a way to die.”
// In the Decay’s aftermath, Fyodor and Dazai quietly slip through the cracks, and set on a journey.
Reccer's Notes: After Fyodor’s defeat, Dazai agrees to a double suicide instead of killing him and the two set off on an unexpected road trip. It’s a fantastic exploration of Dazai and Fyodor’s characters and their relationship. The themes of recovery, philosophy, religion, disability, gender, mental health issues, codependency, and intimacy are handled beautifully, and the writing is absolutely gorgeous <3
Content Notes: suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, self harm, right to suicide stuff, progressive & disabling genetic condition, religious elements, codependency, more detailed content notes in the author's notes
Fanwork Links: tell me we do not live in vain
Schitt's Creek: Fifteen Hundred Miles, by MoreHuman
Monday, May 18th, 2026 08:40 pmbirdylion posting in fancakeFandom: Schitt's Creek
Pairings/Characters: David Rose/Patrick Brewer
Rating: Mature
Length: 30758 words, 2:56h podfic
Creator Links: written byMoreHuman, podfic available by Amanita_Fierce
Theme: Journey & Travel, Canon LGBTQ+ characters, AU
Summary:
It’s an attractive thought, that changing your life could be as easy as doing a hard thing.
Instead of moving to Schitt’s Creek, Patrick decides to hike fifteen hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, through the wilderness, alone. He ends up meeting someone else with something to prove.
Reccer's Notes:
This someone, obviously, being David Rose. The story has them meeting while both solo-hiking the PCT and running into each other again and again. The "Journey and Travel" part is not just a backdrop for a different first meeting and getting together. Instead, the difficulties they face on their journey feel true to my experience of long distance hiking in spirit if not in detail, loving and awe-inspiring descriptions of the landscape included.
The fic also inspired a very well produced podfic that is 100% worth listening to if you like podfics.
Fanwork Links: Fifteen Hundred Miles on ao3
podfic of Fifteen Hundred Miles on ao3
Pairings/Characters: David Rose/Patrick Brewer
Rating: Mature
Length: 30758 words, 2:56h podfic
Creator Links: written by
Theme: Journey & Travel, Canon LGBTQ+ characters, AU
Summary:
It’s an attractive thought, that changing your life could be as easy as doing a hard thing.
Instead of moving to Schitt’s Creek, Patrick decides to hike fifteen hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, through the wilderness, alone. He ends up meeting someone else with something to prove.
Reccer's Notes:
This someone, obviously, being David Rose. The story has them meeting while both solo-hiking the PCT and running into each other again and again. The "Journey and Travel" part is not just a backdrop for a different first meeting and getting together. Instead, the difficulties they face on their journey feel true to my experience of long distance hiking in spirit if not in detail, loving and awe-inspiring descriptions of the landscape included.
The fic also inspired a very well produced podfic that is 100% worth listening to if you like podfics.
Fanwork Links: Fifteen Hundred Miles on ao3
podfic of Fifteen Hundred Miles on ao3
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Sunday, May 17th, 2026 01:32 pmwitchpoetdreamerNoooooo! I wanted to delete the comments in my inbox that have already been answered and accidentally deleted it all 😭 I will do my best to hunt down the comments of anyone I haven't responded to yet but just know that if I don't, that's why, I'm very sorry D:
Round 187 Theme Poll
Sunday, May 17th, 2026 07:45 amrunpunkrun posting in fancakePoll #34603 round 187 theme poll
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 98
Pick the next theme of fancake:
Just Like Canon
40 (40.8%)
Power Dynamics
37 (37.8%)
Whump
21 (21.4%)
Hello there!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 08:27 pmyourivy posting in addmeI just recently returned from a health-related hiatus and thought I'd like to meet a couple new people :)
Name: Tina.
Age: Freshly turned 38 six days ago!
I mostly post about: My daily life and musings. Sometimes I also post surveys/memes, will share a song I found if I think my friends are going to like it and I do a weekly "What are you reading Wednesday?" post. My personal entries often contain pictures, but if there are more than three of them, I'll put the rest of them under a cut to spare your reading list.
My hobbies are: Reading, listening to music, hanging out with friends, taking walks, playing Pokémon Go (yes, "still"), taking pictures, going to concerts (when I can afford it), travelling (same), cuddling my cat, doing word searches, jigsaw puzzles.
My fandoms are: I don't really have any? I mean, I am a "fan" in the sense of liking things but I don't read/write fanfiction or the like. I don't have anything against fandom culture, in fact I love how passionate and creative people get about it! I just never got into it personally.
I'm looking to meet people who: are kind, empathetic, understand that life isn't always sunshine and puppies, and have a sense of humour. Shared interests are a plus, but not necessary - I have made some great friends on here who I have almost nothing in common with. I also find it so intriguing to learn about what people love and what makes them so passionate about it!
My posting schedule tends to be: I try to post at least once a week (not counting the "Reading Wednesday" entry). Same with commenting on my flist, if I have enough spoons.
Name: Tina.
Age: Freshly turned 38 six days ago!
I mostly post about: My daily life and musings. Sometimes I also post surveys/memes, will share a song I found if I think my friends are going to like it and I do a weekly "What are you reading Wednesday?" post. My personal entries often contain pictures, but if there are more than three of them, I'll put the rest of them under a cut to spare your reading list.
My hobbies are: Reading, listening to music, hanging out with friends, taking walks, playing Pokémon Go (yes, "still"), taking pictures, going to concerts (when I can afford it), travelling (same), cuddling my cat, doing word searches, jigsaw puzzles.
My fandoms are: I don't really have any? I mean, I am a "fan" in the sense of liking things but I don't read/write fanfiction or the like. I don't have anything against fandom culture, in fact I love how passionate and creative people get about it! I just never got into it personally.
I'm looking to meet people who: are kind, empathetic, understand that life isn't always sunshine and puppies, and have a sense of humour. Shared interests are a plus, but not necessary - I have made some great friends on here who I have almost nothing in common with. I also find it so intriguing to learn about what people love and what makes them so passionate about it!
My posting schedule tends to be: I try to post at least once a week (not counting the "Reading Wednesday" entry). Same with commenting on my flist, if I have enough spoons.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: The usual (anti-feminism, queer-/transphobia, racism etc.). Both extreme zionists and anti-semites. I have been going through some health struggles in the past year or so (both physical and mental) and want to feel free to whine on my journal sometimes, so if you are a person who doesn't like "too much negativity", you might want to give me a pass. I don't mean to be an asshole, it's just that I am never sure where the line to "too much" would be crossed and in the end, either of us could get uncomfortable. I hope that makes sense?
Please also give me a pass if you think that autism spectrum disorders and/or ADHD are "overdiagnosed" or self-diagnosis isn't valid. I am very possibly on the spectrum myself and have been trying to seek an official diagnosis for years but it seems nigh impossible where I am, so this is a sensitive topic for me.
Lastly, I unfortunately have a tendency to put my foot in my mouth or just phrase things badly, which has lead to misunderstandings/drama before. So please, if I ever say something that ends up offending you, try to give me the benefit of the doubt and talk to me about it. I never intend to hurt anyone, and if I do, will apologize and do my best to make up for it. Sometimes I will just not realize I was being offensive, and I truly even appreciate the learning experience!
Before adding me, you should know: I think I've pretty much covered that above? Just wanted to say that I might sound "complicated" or unapproachable, but in reality I am really quite nice and love getting to know people from all walks of life. Please do comment on here before adding me, thank you so much ♥
Yeah
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 11:05 amsuzy_queueSo, low energy, fatigue, loss of interest in things you enjoy, difficulty with self-care---turns out these things are signs of depression. Which I know, as I have been working on my mental health for half my life. But it is hard to recognize sometimes, because it's like a lobster in hot water. And also a lot of these symptoms can come from my many other disabilities.
But my mother showed me a video from a few years of me laughing with Bingo, and said she didn't remember the last time I laughed. Luckily I was able to tell her that I had an appointment with my gp the following week to talk meds.
GP had me to mental health questionnaires, and yeah--severe depression and moderate-severe anxiety. Not a surprise, really. We dropped my ADHD med down a dose, because I hadn't seen any help and too high a dose can cause flatness, doubled one of my depression meds, and upped my estrogen. Overall, it's been working pretty well. I've been able to do things and get things started better, and found myself getting excited about traveling this week.
She also gave me several intensive outpatient programs to look at, saying that other women had done them and left with "renewed vigor" and self-caring. I had a lot of feelings about this: that's a huge undertaking, it's a lot of missed work, so much of my leave is promised to taking care of my brother when one of my parents is unable, the cost, etc.
So my therapist and I talked about it, and we agree that a program like that is too much for what I need. But I really loved the idea of a break, and a reset, and getting out of my rut. So we talked about what I could do instead.
The answer: Sparkle Retreat 26. I took off days around Memorial Day so I have a week to focus on myself and my health. My goal is to leave my apartment ever day, connect with a friend every day, and do something for myself every day.
I created a bingo card of activities so I don't have to worry about coming up with something each day, and there is a variety of things depending on what I have to give myself each day. Make tea, go to an exercise class, blog, read, facetime a friend, melt a candle, etc. I've already scheduled three activities with friends and a Reiki appointment and sketched out a schedule to help keep me on track.
I am also off this weekend and my plan is to start some of these activities now. But after a week and a half of feeling pretty good, yesterday and today have been low energy/ability days. So I am not at the Zoom writing session, and I'm not going to the neurodivergent social group this afternoon. But I did get off the couch, I do have a kidlit meeting today, and I am blogging. And it's still morning! I could feel much better this afternoon and evening because of these successes. So I truck onwards and try to focus on what I can do and not what I'm not.
I really want to come out of this retreat with some coping mechanisms in place. E and I talked about how I do have things I use, but I want to be able to be intentional about them. If X, then Y, basically, ha. I want to be better at recognizing spirals as they start and have things in place to guide myself out of them. Intentionally.
I took a long weekend for my birthday last weekend (45!!) and spent it with my fam. It was a nice, chill time. I got my hair cut, and my mom and I went shopping together for probably the first time since I was in high school, and then out to brunch. I enjoyed it very much!
Unicorn was my work birthday buddy, and she set up a whole Heated Rivalry tablescape for me, with quotes and cut out pictures of the boys, ha. She made me her delicious blueberry muffins, and brought SO MANY delicious and wonderful snacks. I felt very loved, and seen, and also it was over the top. LOL But I appreciated it so very much.
I am feeling the lure of the couch with my high protein snack. But I will be back.
But my mother showed me a video from a few years of me laughing with Bingo, and said she didn't remember the last time I laughed. Luckily I was able to tell her that I had an appointment with my gp the following week to talk meds.
GP had me to mental health questionnaires, and yeah--severe depression and moderate-severe anxiety. Not a surprise, really. We dropped my ADHD med down a dose, because I hadn't seen any help and too high a dose can cause flatness, doubled one of my depression meds, and upped my estrogen. Overall, it's been working pretty well. I've been able to do things and get things started better, and found myself getting excited about traveling this week.
She also gave me several intensive outpatient programs to look at, saying that other women had done them and left with "renewed vigor" and self-caring. I had a lot of feelings about this: that's a huge undertaking, it's a lot of missed work, so much of my leave is promised to taking care of my brother when one of my parents is unable, the cost, etc.
So my therapist and I talked about it, and we agree that a program like that is too much for what I need. But I really loved the idea of a break, and a reset, and getting out of my rut. So we talked about what I could do instead.
The answer: Sparkle Retreat 26. I took off days around Memorial Day so I have a week to focus on myself and my health. My goal is to leave my apartment ever day, connect with a friend every day, and do something for myself every day.
I created a bingo card of activities so I don't have to worry about coming up with something each day, and there is a variety of things depending on what I have to give myself each day. Make tea, go to an exercise class, blog, read, facetime a friend, melt a candle, etc. I've already scheduled three activities with friends and a Reiki appointment and sketched out a schedule to help keep me on track.
I am also off this weekend and my plan is to start some of these activities now. But after a week and a half of feeling pretty good, yesterday and today have been low energy/ability days. So I am not at the Zoom writing session, and I'm not going to the neurodivergent social group this afternoon. But I did get off the couch, I do have a kidlit meeting today, and I am blogging. And it's still morning! I could feel much better this afternoon and evening because of these successes. So I truck onwards and try to focus on what I can do and not what I'm not.
I really want to come out of this retreat with some coping mechanisms in place. E and I talked about how I do have things I use, but I want to be able to be intentional about them. If X, then Y, basically, ha. I want to be better at recognizing spirals as they start and have things in place to guide myself out of them. Intentionally.
I took a long weekend for my birthday last weekend (45!!) and spent it with my fam. It was a nice, chill time. I got my hair cut, and my mom and I went shopping together for probably the first time since I was in high school, and then out to brunch. I enjoyed it very much!
Unicorn was my work birthday buddy, and she set up a whole Heated Rivalry tablescape for me, with quotes and cut out pictures of the boys, ha. She made me her delicious blueberry muffins, and brought SO MANY delicious and wonderful snacks. I felt very loved, and seen, and also it was over the top. LOL But I appreciated it so very much.
I am feeling the lure of the couch with my high protein snack. But I will be back.
Heated Rivalry: Torture Me (With All I’ve Wanted) by toomuchplor
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 09:18 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: Heated Rivalry
Characters/Pairings: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Hayden Pike, Wyatt Hayes
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7060
Content Notes: Underage, as both Shane and Ilya are seventeen.
Creator Links: toomuchplor on AO3
Themes: Journey and travel, Forced proximity, First time, AU: Fork in the road
Summary: Regina to Edmonton was nine hours by bus if the weather was decent; it took a bit longer if — for example — your bus lost power on Highway 11 just past Dundurn, Saskatchewan.
Team buses, night drives, and one way things might have started differently.
Reccer's Notes:
This is a lovely story about Shane and Ilya as teens, just after the first World Juniors Cup, being forced into proximity on a long nighttime bus ride. The inevitable happens, and it kick-starts their relationship and their friendship at a much earlier stage, allowing them to rewrite the MLH's narrative. Told from Shane's pov, with wonderful characterisation and details.
Fanwork Links: Torture Me (With All I’ve Wanted)
Podfic read by mific
Characters/Pairings: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Hayden Pike, Wyatt Hayes
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7060
Content Notes: Underage, as both Shane and Ilya are seventeen.
Creator Links: toomuchplor on AO3
Themes: Journey and travel, Forced proximity, First time, AU: Fork in the road
Summary: Regina to Edmonton was nine hours by bus if the weather was decent; it took a bit longer if — for example — your bus lost power on Highway 11 just past Dundurn, Saskatchewan.
Team buses, night drives, and one way things might have started differently.
Reccer's Notes:
This is a lovely story about Shane and Ilya as teens, just after the first World Juniors Cup, being forced into proximity on a long nighttime bus ride. The inevitable happens, and it kick-starts their relationship and their friendship at a much earlier stage, allowing them to rewrite the MLH's narrative. Told from Shane's pov, with wonderful characterisation and details.
Fanwork Links: Torture Me (With All I’ve Wanted)
Podfic read by mific
Using a walkie-talkie - how do you describe it?
Friday, May 15th, 2026 09:20 pmsubversivegrrl posting in little_detailsThis is genuinely a little detail.
Context: Character is stranded outside her home base and uses a walkie talkie to make contact and ask for pickup.
How do you describe actually engaging the walkie talkie? "clicked the button" is way lame. "Key" seems to specifically describe hitting the button but not talking, to "send" static (I think?), like to silently say "I'm here". (this could be massively wrong and just the misguided interpretation of the one website where I saw it described that way.)
I feel like there must be an appropriate word/phrase, but I struck out trying to find it myself. Someone elsewhere suggested checking HAM radio sites - I'm about to do that, but thought I'd throw this in here and see if I got the usual super-helpful feedback.
Context: Character is stranded outside her home base and uses a walkie talkie to make contact and ask for pickup.
How do you describe actually engaging the walkie talkie? "clicked the button" is way lame. "Key" seems to specifically describe hitting the button but not talking, to "send" static (I think?), like to silently say "I'm here". (this could be massively wrong and just the misguided interpretation of the one website where I saw it described that way.)
I feel like there must be an appropriate word/phrase, but I struck out trying to find it myself. Someone elsewhere suggested checking HAM radio sites - I'm about to do that, but thought I'd throw this in here and see if I got the usual super-helpful feedback.
The Friday Five for 15 May 2026
Friday, May 15th, 2026 03:47 pmanais_pf posting in thefridayfive1. How often do you hear live music?
2. What was your favorite live musical performance ever?
3. Do you play an instrument, or sing?
4. Have you ever performed music onstage?
5. Who is your favorite musician?
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2. What was your favorite live musical performance ever?
3. Do you play an instrument, or sing?
4. Have you ever performed music onstage?
5. Who is your favorite musician?
Copy and paste to your own journal, then reply to this post with a link to your answers. If your journal is private or friends-only, you can post your full answers in the comments below.
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