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honesty is a craft issue: lyz lenz in conversation with jeanna kadlec

astrology for writers • 2515 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Relationships Self-Improvement Parenting Personal Growth
  1. Honesty in writing is crucial for crafting a compelling narrative and connecting with readers.
  2. Sharing personal stories and experiences can empower others to make positive changes in their lives.
  3. Being honest with oneself can lead to self-awareness, growth, and the ability to make necessary changes.

We're all borderline now

Disaffected Newsletter • 2198 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mental health Media influence Political Discourse Social Dynamics Crisis Management
  1. Many people are feeling confused and overwhelmed because of constant lies and craziness around them. This affects everyone, no matter their political beliefs.
  2. We're all starting to show signs of being more emotionally unstable, like having a mix of strong negative feelings and losing touch with reality.
  3. Despite the anger towards those we disagree with, there's a growing sense of empathy and sadness for everyone's struggles. It reminds us that we all want a better world based on understanding and kindness.

Evolution Explains Polygenic Structure

Astral Codex Ten • 8465 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔬 Science Evolution Genetics Mental health Research
  1. Genes for severe conditions like schizophrenia are likely small in effect and numerous, not large and few.
  2. Evolution would have eliminated genes with large negative effects, leaving only genes with small effects.
  3. The presence of genes with very small effects may be due to various factors like insufficient time for removal or counterbalancing advantages.

My People. Are You out There?

antoniomelonio • 199 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Identity Mental health Community Literature Creativity
  1. Many people feel like outsiders and struggle to express their true selves. It's common to be drawn to others who also feel different.
  2. Life can feel boring and tiring, especially when trying to fit into societal norms. Finding joy and connection with interesting people is important.
  3. Reading fiction and engaging with meaningful topics can bring happiness. It's better to focus on what truly matters rather than on unimportant daily drama.

Science of Dread

Brain Pizza • 595 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Stress management Emotional Wellbeing Psychology Personal Growth
  1. Our minds often generate stress and anxiety, especially during challenging times like deadlines. It's important to understand where these feelings come from.
  2. Dark thoughts can shape our behavior and mindset. They often relate to fear and dread, which can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
  3. Events like Halloween highlight our fascination with fear. Exploring why we feel dread can help us cope with anxiety and stress better.
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Mental Health is Health 🧠

Are You Okay? • 1737 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Wellbeing Therapy Medication Awareness
  1. Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall health, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as our physical health. It is not just about happiness but about acknowledging and working on our fears, moods, habits, and relationships.
  2. Being aware of our mental health, accepting the things we cannot change, and taking action over the things we can control are important steps in managing mental health.
  3. Addressing mental health issues is a nuanced process that may involve a combination of medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and self-discovery. It requires a holistic approach considering bio-psycho-social elements.

The Monthly Salon: November

The Abbey of Misrule • 309 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Social media Mental health Relationships Youth culture
  1. Social media can be harmful, especially to young girls. It often preys on their insecurities and can lead to feelings of anxiety and shame.
  2. Many people feel a sense of disconnection in modern life, creating a desire to find deeper meaning and connections. This could lead to a spiritual revival among younger generations.
  3. There's a push for community and personal limits in response to the pressures of technology. People are looking to reclaim love and meaningful relationships in a world dominated by social media.

A Self-Help Book Changed How I Think About The End of the World

OK Doomer • 126 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
📚 Literature Self-help Critical Thinking Philosophy Mental health Book review
  1. Curiosity is important for critical thinking. We should explore ideas we may not agree with to learn more about the world.
  2. Many self-help books repeat the same ideas, but some can still have a lasting impact on our mindset.
  3. It's okay to approach self-help materials with a critical perspective instead of fully embracing their messages.

Trading The Shit Show: February 2025 Market Update

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 40 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
💰 Finance Market Analysis Personal Finance Economic Trends Mental health
  1. The writer has been sober for 72 days, which has brought them clarity and peace. They feel that stepping back from gambling and trading has helped them focus better on their life.
  2. They are optimistic about their market predictions, having outperformed the S&P by 9% since the beginning of the year. A clear mind seems to be helping their financial outlook.
  3. New features for paid subscribers have been introduced, allowing for more direct discussions. This change aims to create a better connection with their readers.

I Took 182 Drugs: But Which Was The Worst?

The Drug Users Bible • 59 implied HN points • 01 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Drug Safety Addiction Harm Reduction Mental health
  1. Research the drugs you take to stay safe. Some substances may seem harmless but can lead to very bad experiences.
  2. Pay attention to dosage and be careful with potent substances. Taking too much can result in panic and fear, which can be hard to handle.
  3. Alcohol can have serious negative effects, even if it's socially accepted. Recognizing its harmful aspects can help you make better choices.

How Bad Therapy Hijacked Our Nation’s Schools

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4609 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Schools Children Education
  1. American kids are facing increasing mental health challenges despite being considered the most privileged generation, with a significant percentage considering suicide, indicating a worrisome trend.
  2. The focus on mental health by parents and schools may be inadvertently contributing to the rise in anxiety and depression among children, highlighting a possible correlation between therapy culture and the decline in youth mental well-being.
  3. The prevalence of 'bad therapy' practices, such as excessive emotional check-ins and emphasizing social-emotional learning over traditional academic subjects, is suggested to be exacerbating emotional distress in kids, showing a need for reevaluation of current approaches in schools.

I have a problem: a desistor's manifesto - part 2

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 2751 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Gender identity Medical Industry
  1. Children should not be pressured into making irreversible decisions that affect their bodies and futures
  2. The gender affirming medical industry profits from harmful treatments that do not address the root of the issue
  3. Compassionate therapeutic care is crucial for helping individuals struggling with gender dysphoria

Getting a new tooth

Disaffected Newsletter • 1199 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Dental Health Mental health Medical Procedures Personal Finance Aesthetics
  1. Getting a dental implant can help you feel better about your appearance if you've lost a tooth. It's important to consider both the physical and mental effects of tooth loss.
  2. Delaying dental work can lead to more problems later, like losing jaw bone. Taking care of your teeth right away can save you money and hassle in the long run.
  3. The dental implant process involves several steps, but it doesn't have to be painful. With modern techniques and anesthetics, many people experience minimal discomfort during and after the procedure.

Vague Recriminations Can't Fix American Mental Healthcare

Freddie deBoer • 11540 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Healthcare system Treatment Advocacy Medications
  1. The American mental healthcare system needs more than vague criticisms to be fixed.
  2. Expanding access to mental healthcare requires understanding and addressing the existing stigma and challenges within the system.
  3. Advocacy for mental healthcare should focus on realistic goals and solutions, rather than relying on vague critiques and unfounded assumptions.

A Letter From the Office

antoniomelonio • 153 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Work Life Social Issues Mental health Collective action Office Culture
  1. Many people feel stuck in their jobs, spending countless hours on work that feels pointless. This can make them question if they're really living or just surviving.
  2. There's a strong connection between workers in different fields, like office jobs and manual labor. Instead of focusing on individual comforts, they could unite and support each other.
  3. The cycle of work can drain people's energy and passion. New employees often lose their enthusiasm quickly, showing how tough and unfulfilling work life can be.

There's got to be a morning after

Disaffected Newsletter • 2398 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Depression Anxiety Self-care Therapy
  1. Depression can feel overwhelming and isolating, but it's a temporary state that eventually lifts. It's important to remember that even in the worst times, things can improve.
  2. Understanding your past and your triggers can help in managing depression. It's not always about one specific cause or issue, but a mix of experiences and emotions.
  3. Finding small moments of joy or connection, like laughing or listening to music, can help you feel less alone. It's essential to hold onto those moments as signs of hope and recovery.

Breaking Free from Perfectionism

Perspectives • 5 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Parenting Psychology Life lessons
  1. Perfectionism can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. It's not about doing things perfectly but about finding faults and feeling never good enough.
  2. To overcome perfectionism, it's important to embrace failure. Learning from mistakes helps you grow and builds resilience.
  3. Recovering from perfectionism means accepting that it's okay to be imperfect. It's about forgiving yourself and finding balance in life, rather than rigidly following rules.

The Magdeburg Christmas market attacker had a long history of erratic and threatening behaviour that police routinely minimised and prosecutors studiously ignored

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 208 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Law enforcement Immigration Mental health Terrorism
  1. The attacker at the Magdeburg Christmas market had a long history of strange and threatening behavior, which was often overlooked by the police and legal authorities.
  2. Despite making numerous threats and showing unstable behavior, the attacker was allowed to stay in Germany, receiving various residency permits instead of being deported.
  3. People misinterpreted the attacker's motives, with some trying to label him as a right-wing terrorist or a jihadist, but he seemed to have no clear political agenda.

Elon Musk Accused of Serial Fraud By the U.S. Gaming Community in Confirmation That There Is Nothing He Won’t Lie About

Proof • 71 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Media Critique Public Perception Mental health
  1. People in the gaming community are accusing Elon Musk of lying about his gaming skills and cheating to appear better than he really is. This is a big deal because it raises questions about trust and honesty.
  2. Musk's claims about being a top gamer are hard to believe since he runs several companies that take up a lot of his time. Many think he might be getting others to play for him.
  3. There are concerns about Musk's mental health and how it could affect his upcoming role as co-President. People worry that if he's not well, it might lead to poor decisions that could impact many lives.

mRNA Injury Series - New paper: first reported case of new-onset mania and psychosis post bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster Vaccination (4th dose) (Dec.2023, from Singapore) - 16 cases in the literature

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 2083 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Mental health
  1. First reported case of new-onset mania and psychosis after receiving a bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccination
  2. 16 cases of similar reactions documented in the literature
  3. The post discusses these cases in detail and requires a subscription to read further

How to (and not to) detox in the New Year

Your Local Epidemiologist • 850 implied HN points • 10 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Detox Fitness Mental health Public Health
  1. A balanced diet with good nutrition helps your body detox naturally. Eating healthy foods supports your organs and keeps everything working well.
  2. Staying hydrated is important. Drinking enough water helps your kidneys and digestive system do their job of removing waste.
  3. Many trendy detox methods, like extreme diets or detox drinks, are not proven to work and can sometimes be harmful. It's better to focus on healthy habits like regular exercise and reducing alcohol.

Dancing proves the #1 treatment for depression; gender and Shakespeare; single men want children more than women now

The Intrinsic Perspective • 6437 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Neuroscience Warfare Technology
  1. Dancing is considered the number one treatment for depression.
  2. An over-intellectualized advice column is being hosted, encouraging engaging submissions on various topics.
  3. War spurs technological advancements in military weaponry, like the use of small drones in combat.

forget thanksgiving its time for fearsharing

Both Are True • 301 implied HN points • 26 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Holidays Social Issues Mental health Community Humor
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Join the Integration Economy

What's Important? • 35 implied HN points • 19 May 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Community support
  1. Money should flow freely and support positive relationships. When people hoard money instead of using it to create connections, it can lead to disconnection and problems in society.
  2. Having a community focused on personal growth can help individuals become more integrated. This can lead to real change and support as people share resources and knowledge.
  3. To heal the issues in our current economic system, we need new ways of thinking about money and integration. Embracing personal development can improve our lives and the lives of others.

Why you’re not an impostor and you don’t need a best friend

Granted • 4452 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Relationships
  1. Friendship is about mutuality, not exclusivity. You don't have to rank friends or rely on one person for everything.
  2. Cultural differences impact communication styles. Americans being perceived as fake and the Dutch as rude is explored in a behavioral science article.
  3. Impostor syndrome is contradictory. When others believe in you but you doubt yourself, it might be time to trust their judgment over your own.

understanding pain, mental illness, and grief

Midnight Musings • 39 implied HN points • 11 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Pain management Therapy Spirituality
  1. Pain happens when there's a mismatch between how we think things should be and how they actually are. It's like a warning sign from our brain telling us to rethink our beliefs.
  2. Mental illness can be seen as our struggle to deal with pain in a healthy way. Anxiety might come from fearing that pain, while depression can stem from being unable to accept our current situation.
  3. Grief starts when we adjust our beliefs to match our experiences. It's a complex emotion, but it's a part of being human and shows our understanding of life's unpredictability.

How to Work Harder and Get Worse Results

Range Widely • 2771 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Productivity Cognitive Performance Research
  1. Individual differences in brain chemistry can influence how people respond to stressful situations and medications.
  2. Using 'smart drugs' like Ritalin and Adderall may make people try harder but perform worse on certain tasks.
  3. It's important to understand your own ideal level of arousal for peak performance and adjust your work environment accordingly.

The Longevity Cult

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 6 implied HN points • 07 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity Nutrition Exercise Mental health Lifestyle
  1. Some people are so obsessed with living longer that they forget to really enjoy life. It's important to balance health and happiness.
  2. Living a long life doesn't mean much if it’s boring or unproductive. Focus on doing what makes you happy instead of just extending your years.
  3. Making time for your passions and dreams is crucial. Exercising and focusing on longevity is good, but don't lose sight of what truly matters to you.

Not Everyday Goes As Planned

Spilled Coffee • 80 implied HN points • 22 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Personal Growth Life lessons Resilience Storytelling Mental health
  1. Not every day goes smoothly; sometimes things go wrong unexpectedly. It's normal to feel stressed when life throws challenges your way.
  2. Even tough situations can turn out for the best. What seems like a problem can lead to better outcomes later.
  3. Life is full of twists and turns. When facing obstacles, it's important to find new paths instead of getting discouraged.

When Ghosting Is Right

Disaffected Newsletter • 1698 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Emotional Support Relationships Self-care
  1. Sometimes, ghosting someone can protect your safety, especially if they are harmful or toxic. It’s okay to stop communication if it's necessary for your well-being.
  2. Not everyone acts like a normal person; some people can be manipulative or cruel. Being aware of these types can help you decide when to distance yourself.
  3. You shouldn't feel guilty about ghosting. It's important to trust your instincts and know when it's better to quietly back away from a relationship.