Ask Doctor Benzedrine

Benzedrine! Holy smokes. It's been awhile. ;) Can I just say... you are a familiarly handsome devil. Hahaha!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:11:02 -0500

Patrick, my word it’s been an age, hasn’t it? You’re looking quite handsome, I must say.

Benze! Thank god you're back! I knew you'd come back to us eventually! I missed you so so so much!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:04:01 -0500

Of course! I wasn’t far from you all, just at times my life becomes incumbent with chores that I simply cannot ignore. You’re never far from my thoughts, however.

I've been- well, mostly the same. Any news on Sandman? Hopefully good news?

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:58:03 -0500

I’ve been well - and there will be news on Sandman shortly, I hope. As of now, he is resting peacefully. Soon, keep an eye out for something new from me.

Doctor how's sandman!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:52:25 -0500

I may have some news on that shortly for you.

I missed you so much that when I saw you on my dashboard I cried.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:50:37 -0500

Don’t cry! Don’t cry. Everything is going to be alright. I’m glad to be back talking with you all tonight.

firenightmare replied to your post: Do not fear. Glad to see you back Doctor! - Gears Glad to see a...

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:49:47 -0500

firenightmare replied to your post: Do not fear.

Glad to see you back Doctor! - Gears

Glad to see a familiar face!

holy crap you're back

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:47:33 -0500

I may not have been as gone as you think, my dear.

Do not fear.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:42:49 -0500

You inspire me to be a better person. :)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:58:27 -0400

Likewise, very much so.

Doctor, I have a problem. You see .... I'm a cutter. And my friends and family don't understand why I do it. Sometimes I don't understand why I do it. I just want to be normal. What should I do?

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:37:34 -0400

It is so hard to understand an affliction that causes you to self-harm, but it is real and it exists and it is more painful inside than any of the scars you create on your skin. For this, I truly do recommend that you seek help from a true professional; but let me reassure you of a few things.

Cutting occurs for a variety of reasons, all of them stemming to a form of depression. Some people feel out of control of their feelings and emotions, their lives, the things or trauma that may have happened to them and as a result, they take control of their pain in a physical manner. When you cut yourself, you are the one causing and ending your own pain and no one else can touch you.

Sometimes you may feel emotionally overwhelmed to a point where you’re almost drowning in your sorrow. A vast majority of cutting starts in young adulthood and if left untreated it can be a life-long addiction and illness. What I’d like to remind friends and family of a cutter to know is that it IS an illness.

A lot of the time your loved ones might seem like they don’t understand. And some of the time, they may not WANT to understand. But I assure you that they aren’t mad at you, they’re worried and concerned because they see you in pain.

There is help for this, but it takes a lot of time. It is not easy and there is no cure. But it will be okay. Just remember, you are not broken or worthless or unworthy of love. Your brain is inundated with a plethora of chemical responses that aren’t working together. It causes surges in emotions, feelings that you can’t handle - and in cases of abuse, you have a scar on the inside that needs help healing, bigger than any one you carry on your flesh.

Please, remain well and safe and know that you are worthy of everything this world has to offer.

Dear Mr. Benzedrine, I have these thoughts of being alone forever and I didn't think I had a problem with it, but what if I do? I mean, I'm not much of a people person, but I don't know sometimes I feel depressed when I seriously think of being alone forever. Any advice?

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:26:42 -0400

First and foremost I’d like to tell you this: You will be okay and things will feel better. I understand this feeling that you’re having, there have been times when I look up from what I’m doing and wonder the very same thing. My friends are limited, my contacts are few. But here’s the thing; I do have them

Be it family or friends, we have contact with others. As human beings, we NEED contact to thrive and survive. It’s alright if you aren’t very social or outgoing. There are other people who are and that makes the world balance itself.

If this is in regards to romance, well. I assure you I understand that all too well. I remember the advice that was given to me when I was feeling lonely and unwanted. “It always happens when you least expect it, when you’re not looking for it.” I think that’s an untrue statement. Why? Because as humans, we are always looking for it. And right now, at this very moment without realizing, someone is looking for you.

It will be okay. You won’t be alone forever. If you’re depressed and feeling like no one cares, talk to a friend or family member, an online buddy and chances are they have the same fears and reservations. Perhaps it will help you feel less alone.

You know, as much as I know Sandman appreciates his chickens,...

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:56:00 -0400

You know, as much as I know Sandman appreciates his chickens, they really are quite a bother while he’s sleeping. I’ve gone through three hats. Holy smokes.

Glad you're back!

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:39:06 -0400

Glad to be back.

if the only way to awaken Sandman was to replant all the trees would you?

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:03:04 -0400

It’s curious you should mention that… The forest has been growing. By leaps and bounds, now. Lush, green landscape now sprigs where there was once curse and decay.

FROM THE WRITER/ARTIST

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:52:29 -0400

To everyone who follows this blog, I apologize so very much for the hiatus. I know that is somewhat of a bad word to this fandom, but I want you to know that I am back. I have a personal illness that sometimes keeps me away from creating. In addition to that, computer problems and a new job kept me from my creativity. Thank you to all of you who left the Doctor such wonderful asks! I will make sure that he replies to them as efficiently as possible.

Artwork will be coming soon, although with a new computer comes a lack of anything digital. So pencil sketches will be all I can really update with for the time being. Those of you who know who I am know that I have been very sick with a rare condition of diabetes, one that I had hoped would never inhibit my creativity. I very much enjoy writing and creating for this blog and I hope you remain entertained.

Keep the asks coming, the Doctor will have news to share very soon!

It's a curious thing, time.

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:47:41 -0400

More curious than that, I suppose I should give notice: I have returned.

It's nice to hear from you again, doctor! I hope all is well with you :)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:01:55 -0400

Things are well! I hope the same for you.

meleexrose: I’m not going to finish this tonight because I have...

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:34:07 -0400

meleexrose:

I’m not going to finish this tonight because I have other things to do before I go to sleep ((like study maybeeee….XD)) so I present the unfinished lump now. :D

The entire thing is still a WIP, the only part that’s pretty much done is Sandman’s tattoo. Which, I just scribbled everywhere for because there was no way I was going to come out with the lovely drawing Benzedrine posted a while ago. Oh well. XD But on a happy note, this is the first thing I’ve actually worked on with my tablet!! Fun times, yes! :D

Anyway, hope this makes up for not having the whole thing to post. I’m off for the night. <3 :)

I can’t wait to see the finished product! How beautiful!

Thanks for that lovely message, Doctor! I've missed you a lot! I hope you're well. x

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:31:28 -0400

I mist certainly am. And I wish you all the best. Much more artwork coming tomorrow! Be prepared!

Hullo again, good Doctor!! Just stopping by to wish you and Sleeping Beauty well. I hope someday we can all have a good chat together again, to catch up and whatnot. :)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:20:54 -0400

You’re very thoughtful, Rose. We are doing well, rest assured. I will have more coming for you all this weekend.