my friend showed me this video of his pet donkey greeting him when he returned home from college after a few months and you just have to watch it RIGHT NOW
Oh my god I thought this was going to be cute and heart warming and yeah it is but holy shit please turn the sound on I’m fucking dying
define your limits. do not use up spoons you know you will need later. your health and daily care is more important than pokemon (believe it or not)
you don’t necessarily have to walk to hatch eggs or record distance! any slow form of transportation will do.
turn the game off when you are feeling worn out. eliminate the temptation to play if you are overwhelmed. this is permission to not hunt down every pokemon and instead rest.
when you go to a pokestop, it will refresh every five minutes. you don’t have to visit a lot of stops, but instead can sit at one pokestop for awhile
drink extra water. even if you don’t feel thirsty. it’s very hot out and many medications can cause you to dehydrate and over heat a lot faster.
bring snacks with you. you may notice your spoons depleting faster than normal because of heat or location, so bring a little something to boost your energy
if you are worried people are watching you and your anxiety is getting the better of you, it’s okay! most people honestly don’t care about what you are up to and if someone asks, just say “im playing a game that’s making me find things on a map” or something similar.
you don’t have to go into buildings to activate a pokestop (the only exceptions ive seen are the mall and a school), so you dont need to worry about explaining yourself to anyone.
sit down on a curb if you need to. benches, big rocks, whatever. take a rest when you need it.
if you need a mobility aid, or are worried you might need it after awhile, use it! it does not make you a lesser trainer.
if you only have the energy to go around your neighborhood and not explore farther, that is okay! you can do a lot with neighborhood pokemon if you want to!
depression and low spoons suck. you don’t have to go out and work on this game today. your pokemon don’t want you to feel bad. focus on yourself first! the game will wait for you!
when the server is down, it will come back. check it at half hour intervals. it’s not something you need to waste energy worrying about. you wont miss anything, your adventure will be there later.
when a pokemon escapes, disappears, or runs away, it’s not your fault. it’s okay, you will get another chance to catch it.
you don’t have to battle if you don’t want to. there are guides online with very clear instructions and examples if you still want to and are nervous.
please don’t explore areas that you feel you will be unsafe in. you are worth more than a pokemon.
tldr; please please please don’t feel pressured with this game. you and your health are the most important thing. your pokemon dont want you hurting or struggling. take care of yourself
