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Stanford doctor explains how social media is hijacking our minds: "My patients derive little pleasure from these activities yet are unable to stop. Everything else in their life has gone gray. They're in a dopamine deficit state, and they’ve lost the ability to choose not to use."

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No idea how I got this, was walking and all of a sudden my foot hurt to walk, took me ages to get home. Got and home looked at my foot and saw a faint bruise, few hours later looked like this, didn’t drop anthing on it, anyone know what would cause it?

Study of 6th Graders shows Mindfulness training is linked to improved cognitive control

Why does no one give a damn about men?

Dear mental health "professionals", Thanks for nothing. I have suffered from depression since I was 11 years old. The last 43 Years has been sheer hell. I am in an abusive relationship and have been for the last 18 years. If you are a white male in the western united states there is no help. All you people who live in red states or larger cities can shut the heck up. I have never had insurance that covered more than 1, 30 minute "counseling" appointment. I have had to pay out of pocket for any "help". I want to make it clear if you are a man there is no help, not for your mental health, not if you are in an abusive relationship, not for you if you are a MAN. So in conclusion. Mental health "professionals" Stop telling people there is "help" and that it gets better. Because there is not and it doesn't. Thanks again for NOTHING!

Hospital..

I’m in hospital as I don’t know what to do anymore I’m so suicidal it’s unreal and fighting is just to hard I know for a fact they let me walk out of here tonight and that be the end for me.

Stroke or anxiety (numbness)

Hey everyone I need help. Finished an antibiotic course yesterday for ear infection. The infection for better but the other side started hurting and I noticed the jaw Aries was number than usual. However today, the place of the infection is hurting (left side) and the jaw and parts of the cheek area is number than usual. When I massage the area, I sense some other nerves in the area. Also, I left hand and sometimes my right hand and feet give off this burning sensation but this has been an issue for about a month now. The numbing and burning increases when I notice them, and it also alternates between both sides of the body. I have a flight after tomorrow so let’s see how it goes with ear pain.

Feel like nobody else cares

I feel like nobody really cares. Nobody calls or texts or messages me to just chat. I don’t understand why they can’t get that I can’t do all of the legwork in a relationship. It really feels like they purposely don’t want me in their lives. They never seem to initiate the discussion; it always comes down to me starting it and I’m not great at doing that.

How do I reach out to someone who is having a breakdown?

Someone I know (barely, though) is clearly having some sort of mental health issue and posting some sort of crazy stuff online. I want to try to help but I don’t want to come off the wrong way. I don’t know if they recognize that they’re having a breakdown/crisis/mania. I guess my question is what should I do? I want to help but I don’t want them to think that I think they’re “crazy” or something. We went to school together briefly and haven’t talked since, so if I reach out now im worried it might come off as a bit odd/offensive. Thank you.

Vent but also can someone give advice?

Ive never had a best friend and now it’s too late cause I’m 17 and everyone already has a best friend and these things don’t happen out of the blue and I’m scared when I get one they’ll just leave. What do I do? I want someone to share my life with and do fun things with. All my friends are my classmates and we aren’t even close. But my social anxiety really gets in the way of doing activities and doing new things. Shall I speak to my mentor or a counseller about this?? Ive always worried I’ll end up alone and now it’s coming true.

Should I send that letter to my Toxic dad?

I have written an email for my dad, who I have decided is not worth my time and energy. I have tried for years to have a healthy relationship with him, but every olive branch I hold out, he lights on fire. There's no point. I stopped talking to him for a year and a half, decided to try again thinking he got the hint, and he did not. I wrote and email explaining to him how he doesn't know me or understands. I want to send it to him. But I'm not sure if I should. Just be cause I WANT to, doesn't mean I should. What do you think?

I think I need help by a therapist, but the thought scares me

I have been dealing with anxiety issues and depression that comes and goes almost like clockwork every 2/3 months, for years now. Inbetween these periods I feel alot more normal, more energy and optimism to get stuff done. But lately i feel like its been getting worse, and that i should seek help from a professional. However, I have always had a hard time talking about myself and feelings, and getting in contact with a therapist gives me alot of anxiety. I bet its like that for alot of people, so i was wondering if anyone has advice on this subject.

Uhhh... Help?

So currently I have a piece of metal stuck in my foot, it isnt big but it wont come out. What should I do? Pull it out or seek help? Also it is not rusted so I should be fine. Nevermind, pulled it out.

Will I ever get better?

I’ve been on an infinite cycle of changing meds and doctors for 8 years now and I feel like I’m losing this battle. I hate feeling like this, like I’m super sick and there’s nothing I can do. Sometimes I wish it was a physical disease so it would be easier to treat. I don’t feel like continuing to exist anymore, does anyone have this feeling? Anyone has outcome this? Will things get better?

Half of the time, I really don't feel like doing anything. I think I can improve in the future though.

I think COVID has been super stressful for everyone, but my own motivation/ ambition has just gone down the drains. I've been trying to get better but I end up being too hard on myself each time. And everytime I improve or anything, I end up going downhill at some point, especially when it comes to school work (college). Its like there is a slump and I can barely get over it or feel like any immediate improvements will be in vain. My work isnt even that overly difficult, yet the motivation simply isn't there. I feel like my "brain" thinks almost separately than I do. Do others have a similar issue with motivation and getting past things like this. It almost seems tough to explain.