Do you frequently post attention-seeking profile pictures that are sexually suggestive or falsely depict your net worth? The cause of your behavior could be Pervasive Thirst Disorder (PTD).
PTD is a condition characterized by an enduring pattern of thirst in social media profile pictures or avatars. Thirst is typically manifested as hypersexual or delusional consumerist behavior, which serves to increase one's self-esteem or dating pool.
- Full or partial nudity*
- Pouting
- Smizing
- Winking
- Smizing + Winking (Smwinking)
- Tongue Protrusions/Lip-Licking
- Self-Groping
- Hair-Twirling
- Bending over when there is nothing to pick up
- Muscle flexing
- Muscle flexing in lots of oil
- Muscle flexing in lots of oil near a candle
- Money flashing
- Posing in front of or lying across perceived luxury items
- Posing in front of or lying across perceived luxury items that do not belong to you
- Holding the lapel of a business suit (with no business)
*Self-photography while engaged in thirsty behaviors indicates that you could have a severe case of PTD. Consult a professional immediately.
Recommendations for Prevention and Intervention. Here are a few strategies for beating PTD:
- Just stop.
- Find an accountability buddy. Before uploading a picture, contact your most honest comrade and ask him or her, "Do I look thirsty?" If you do not have any friends, it is probably because you have PTD.
- Don't get drunk. To reduce your chances for PTD, consume alcohol in moderation, if at all. Too much alcohol skews your Do-I-Look-Thirsty-Meter. When intoxicated, the risk for thirsty photo uploads increases by approximately 50%. If you are an uncontrollable drunk who exhibits PTD behaviors, then rest assured that everyone is always talking about your profile pictures behind your back.
- Daily affirmations. A daily affirmation might be the most effective way to beat PTD. Here are a few that are sure to work:
Do you know of other thirsty behaviors? You might even have your own suggestions for ways to prevent or treat PTD. If so, please leave a comment so that we can cure this horrible disorder.