SO YOU'RE A VAMPIRE.
NOW WHAT?
This brochure is brought you by the SnowBaz Partnership.
In this pamphlet you will find answers to most of your initial questions after being turned. Chances are: you didn't choose this life. Before reading any further, please review the "5 Stages of Grief" box below in order to determine where you are in the grieving process over your lost human life.
Grieving is something we've all done. Maybe it was over something serious, or maybe it was over something that was only important to us. Still, grieving is a part of life we cannot avoid. Now that you're a vampire – here's what to expect (in no particular order).
DENIAL.
It is okay if you don't want to believe you're been turned into a vampire. Nobody is going to judge you for not wanting to be a vampire. We at SnowBaz understand that this is not exactly ideal. So go ahead – take a day or two to pretend that you haven't just become a vampire.
ANGER.
The fury of being changed may not ever leave you, and that's okay. You deserve to be angry because this isn't a choice that you made but you're the one who has to suffer the consequences. So we say punch a few pillows and go scream in the woods for a couple of hours. Let the rage out. We at SnowBaz totally agree – this is a piss deal.
BARGAINING.
This is going to present in a few different ways. Maybe you are telling yourself to give up and just be a monster. Maybe you just want to give up and get yourself killed. Maybe you're trying to find ways to reverse it (there are none to our knowledge at SnowBaz, by the way). Everyone bargains over being turned.
DEPRESSION.
This isn't just occasionally being sad about something, is it? This is a lingering feeling of sadness. Though it is difficult to overcome the harrowing feeling of 'the end' in your life, at least know that it will pass and that you'll be stronger because of it.
ACCEPTENCE.
You are a vampire. Once you have reached the point where you are honest about your situation this is when you can begin moving on and making a proper life for yourself. Being a vampire doesn't have to be the end of the world or the end of you as a person. It just means that you have to supplement your died with blood.
BEFORE YOU ASK… NO!
These are questions you're going to ask because we all asked them at some point about vampires, if we're being honest. It is important that you know the answer to these questions is definitely 'no.' So here's what you need to know is not worth knowing.
Question One: Can I turn into a bat?
Question Two: What about flying?
Question Three: Will the sun burn me to a crisp?
Question Four: Do we glitter?
Question Five: Am I immortal?
Question Six: Do I only drink blood now?
Question Seven: Can I have children?
Question Eight: Will garlic kill me?
Question Nine: Will a cross keep me away?
Question Ten: So I can't see my reflection now?
What To Expect When You're Turning
Much like puberty, turning into a vampire is a time of massive change for your body. It is very different than what the Internet would have you believe. Here's what you should really expect during the turning process.
On the first day after you've been bitten you'll be pretty tired and confused. Although you might remember everything with absurd clarity, not everything will make sense. You will not crave blood yet, but you won't be hungry for food either. Your appetite will be the most noticeable change overall. If you are affected with a high concentration of venom, you may experience moderate disorientation.
During your second and third days of the turning process you will feel a civil war within yourself as your body fights to maintain a live and dead person's body temperature. Stereotypical menopause stories? That will be your routine for a couple of days as your body adjusts to the venom taking control over the cells in your body. This will likely leave you bedridden so it is our advice to focus on a balanced (and perhaps forced) diet. Keep both warm and cold drinks at your disposal, along with plain snacks.
Starting on the fourth and fifth days you can expect hunger to return with fiery vigor. By now your temperature has dropped significantly, but your brain is still operating on a human's physiology. Even though many of the changes have already taken place in the body, the mind will take more time to reprogram.. This will be the hardest part of the turning process. It is highly recommended that you have someone watch after you during the following weeks to ensure a healthy transition.
Even though not everything you can read online about vampirism is true, there are some special abilities that will come to you approximately one week after you've turned. Super strength may be an exaggeration of reality, though it is not inaccurate. You will find that you have more physical capacities than mortals and heightened senses. Because you have turned into a supernatural creature, you will develop animal-like awareness of the world around you. Consider it an adaptation to hunt for prey and execute near flawless self-preservation.
TO BE CONTINUED?
What do I do now that I'm a vampire? Where do I go from here?
Review the section below to determine where you should start your journey as a vampire.
You Decide Your Future
Not Your Vampirism
Write down where you want to go, and remember:
NEVER LOSE HOPE.
You are never alone in this world, even when you think that nobody could understand you. If you are struggling with your identity as a vampire please reach out to the SnowBaz Partnership for more information about the V.A.M.P.
V ampires
A nonymous
M utual
P artnership,
A group of people that you know will keep your secret, keep you safe, and remind you that you're just as normal as anyone else.
E-mail: snowbaz
Phone: 766-9229
Disclaimer: This is not a valid e-mail nor a solicitation. The phone number is not real to the best of my knowledge (and was created simply by spelling SnowBaz using numbers). Thanks again for your readership!
