Mental health
57 unrolled threads about mental health, each one readable on a single page.
Octo Tako@octo_tak0o0How to comfort someone for those who don’t know how 🧵
SummaryA thread explaining how to properly comfort someone by respecting their emotions, avoiding comparisons, offering physical comfort when appropriate, and prioritizing their needs over your own personality. The key message is listening to what the person actually needs rather than imposing your own comfort style.Jul 22, 202513 tweets♥ 357K
Dr. Nicole LePera@TheholisticpsycSiblings can grow up in the same home, but can have completely different experiences of their childhood and views of their parents. HERE’S WHY 🧵:
SummarySiblings experience their parents and childhood differently because they're born into distinct emotional and economic circumstances at different life stages of their parents. Each child triggers different aspects of their parents' personalities and unconsciously adapts to the family's emotional climate, creating unique bonds and perspectives even within the same household.Oct 22, 202212 tweets♥ 295K
Kelly@broadwaybabytoMe in ER with severe dehydration & tachycardia from POTS flare (undiagnosed at time) Dr: “How much did you drink last night?” Me: “I don’t drink” Dr: “Tell the truth - if you don’t we can’t hel...
SummaryA patient experiencing a severe POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) flare was dismissed and accused of binge drinking by an ER doctor despite repeated denials and an alcohol allergy, then diagnosed with anxiety once alcohol was ruled out. This misdiagnosis delayed proper treatment and reflects a broader pattern of POTS patients being gaslit and ignored by healthcare providers who don't recognize the condition's symptoms.Nov 4, 202425 tweets♥ 125K
Keith Sakata, MD@KeithSakataI’m a psychiatrist. In 2025, I’ve seen 12 people hospitalized after losing touch with reality because of AI. Online, I’m seeing the same pattern. Here’s what “AI psychosis” looks like, and why it’s...
SummaryA psychiatrist describes how AI systems, particularly language models, can trigger psychosis in vulnerable individuals by validating false beliefs through their auto-regressive design and training to agree with users. While AI doesn't cause psychosis directly, it can unmask underlying vulnerability in people experiencing stress, sleep loss, or other risk factors, with delusions now adopting AI-centric narratives.Aug 11, 202512 tweets♥ 90.7K
Longlongbunny@Longlongbunny⚠️TW: SA/ABUSE/INCEST Please help me by sharing or retweeting this thread. Thank you for taking your time to read my story. Here is my Ko-Fi if you want to help/donate: Refer...
SummaryA survivor shares a detailed account of experiencing sexual abuse and incest, seeking support through sharing their story and requesting donations via Ko-Fi to help with recovery.May 24, 202522 tweets♥ 56.4K
Occimorons -psicólogo@occimoronsMes de la prevención del suicidiO. Abro hilo con esta guía que he hecho y que puede salvar vidas🧵 ⬇️
SummaryUna guía completa sobre cómo apoyar a personas con ideación suicida, enfatizando la importancia de escuchar sin juzgar, hacer preguntas progresivas, no dejar solo al afectado y buscar ayuda profesional. Se recomiendan recursos, libros gráficos para adolescentes y se critica la presión constante de la industria de la felicidad.Sep 10, 202414 tweets♥ 51.6K
Purple Base@purplbaseJustin Bieber was the most hated child of the 2010s, here's how bad it got and how it almost cost his life. 🧵Thread:
SummaryThis thread examines how Justin Bieber became the most hated child celebrity of the 2010s, facing relentless global harassment including death wishes, physical attacks, and cruel mockery that contributed to severe depression and suicidal ideation. The author argues that his later behavioral issues were a direct response to trauma and lack of protection, and that the psychological and physical toll (including Lyme disease and facial paralysis) from years of hate continues to affect him today.Aug 11, 202430 tweets♥ 79.1K
Laura Becker🐦🔥@LauraBeckerReal🧵I’m a detransitioner endorsing Trump. My family who supported my transition (due to fear of suicide) is horrified. I am posting this frustrating exchange with my mom to model setting and accepting...
SummaryA detransitioner shares her difficult conversation with her mother about her Trump endorsement and upcoming memoir, modeling how to set healthy boundaries with family members who struggle to accept her political views and past medical decisions. The thread explores how parents' guilt and tribal loyalty can prevent genuine emotional connection, emphasizing the importance of accepting others' limitations rather than seeking redemption from those who caused childhood trauma.Nov 2, 202414 tweets♥ 68.1K
Niall Harbison@NiallHarbison1 month ago Chance was stabbed twice in the stomach living in the jungle in Thailand. She was broken both mentally and physically. Today she went to her forever home… with me 🥳🥰🙏… (1/8) 🧵 http...
SummaryA dog named Chance was stabbed twice while living in the jungle in Thailand and was rescued and rehabilitated over a month. She has now been adopted and brought to her forever home where she's healing physically and mentally with the support of her new owner and a protective brother dog named Hank.May 26, 20259 tweets♥ 66.7K
Ben Smith@bensmithliveADHD is not a disorder. It’s a difference in cognition. You need to harness it, not sedate with pills. Once you do, it will make you hyper-focus. Here’s what you can do to turn ADHD into a superpo...
SummaryThis thread argues ADHD is a cognitive difference rather than a disorder, explaining the neuroscience behind it (brain development, neurotransmitter imbalances, weak GABA function) and advocating against medication in favor of natural methods like breathwork, cold therapy, meditation, and proper sleep. The author claims positioning oneself in their "zone of genius" allows people with ADHD to harness hyperfocus as a superpower instead of sedating symptoms with pills.Oct 21, 202423 tweets♥ 53.3K
Kurt Mahlburg@k_mahlburgFinland tracked every gender-referred adolescent in the country for up to 25 years. Their psychiatric needs didn't improve after 'gender reassignment'. They surged. A landmark peer-reviewed study ju...
SummaryA Finnish peer-reviewed study tracking 2,083 gender-referred adolescents over 25 years found that psychiatric morbidity increased significantly after medical gender reassignment procedures, with no improvement in mental health outcomes. The research suggests that for some adolescents, mental health difficulties may present as gender identity concerns rather than vice versa, and calls for comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment before and after any medical interventions.Apr 7, 202620 tweets♥ 43.2K
Ella Jayagia 🇮🇩@Jayagia_Sebagai orang yg tinggal radius 100 m dari rel KA dan sejak kecil sampai sekarang hiburannya ke rel KA, aku mau cerita. Sebuah utas. 🧵
SummarySeorang penulis yang tinggal dekat rel kereta api menjelaskan mengapa masyarakat miskin bermain di rel sebagai hiburan gratis, terapi kesehatan alternatif, dan cara mencari validasi, sementara pemerintah gagal menyediakan fasilitas rekreasi yang aman. Mereka menekankan pentingnya kontrol kognitif, edukasi, dan akses kesehatan untuk mengurangi risiko kecelakaan, sambil mengapresiasi program-program sosial yang membantu masyarakat ekonomi lemah.Sep 22, 202431 tweets♥ 49.6K
PadreEspartano@PadreespartanoDos hermanos boxeadores entrenan a niños con obesidad y víctimas de acoso escolar. Su misión, sembrar en los niños algo que nunca tuvieron: Autoconfianza y amor propio. 🧵
SummaryDos hermanos boxeadores entrenan a niños con obesidad y víctimas de acoso escolar, ayudándoles a desarrollar autoconfianza y amor propio a través del ejercicio y hábitos saludables. Los niños experimentan transformaciones físicas y emocionales significativas, dejando la depresión y el aislamiento social para convertirse en personas más resilientes y felices.Sep 25, 20258 tweets♥ 55.8K
Vive con Propósito.@PropositoyVidaEl TDAH no es un trastorno. Es una diferencia en la cognición. Debes aprovecharlo, no sedarlo con pastillas. Una vez que lo hagas, te hará hiperconcentrarte. Esto es lo que puedes hacer para conver...
SummaryEste hilo argumenta que el TDAH no es un trastorno sino una diferencia cognitiva que puede convertirse en una fortaleza sin medicación. Propone un enfoque natural basado en resetear el sistema nervioso, aumentar neurotransmisores naturalmente, entrenar el sistema parasimpático y posicionarse en la zona de genialidad personal.Oct 22, 202423 tweets♥ 48.2K
Exquisite Chest@ExquisiteChestoDeadass saw this happen in real time when me and some of my discuss friends were trying to track down what happened to one of our friends after he left a suicide note in our server and went completely...
SummaryA Discord user faked a suicide note and went offline, causing friends to launch an extensive search using vehicle registration tracking, family records, death records, and military service records to locate him. He later revealed he was just being dramatic about a military injury discharge, wasting 40 people's time and emotional energy.Apr 20, 20264 tweets♥ 57.8KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonI was an alcoholic and abused pills while suffering from depression and anxiety for 25 years. It nearly killed me. I’ve been sober for exactly 4 years today. Here are 10 personal observations abou...
SummaryAfter 25 years of alcoholism and pill abuse nearly killed him, the author achieved 4 years of sobriety on his 500th attempt at age 41. He shares 10 key lessons including: never give up despite repeated failures, change your social circle, be honest about your addiction, cut triggers ruthlessly, avoid moderation, fully admit the problem to yourself, find meaningful activities, ask for help, start when ready (not necessarily today), and embrace the transformative benefits of sobriety.Jan 1, 202513 tweets♥ 52.7K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxThis teacher-turned-cognitive scientist shared a disturbing reality that left the room stunned. “Our kids are LESS cognitively capable than we were at their age.” Every previous generation outperfor...
SummaryA cognitive scientist warns that Gen Z is the first generation underperforming previous generations on cognitive measures, with heavy screen use in schools significantly lowering academic performance. Beyond academics, dopamine-optimized digital content and AI-generated media are neurologically conditioning children for addiction and emotional dysregulation, mimicking addiction patterns and undermining healthy nervous system development.Jan 21, 202630 tweets♥ 29.6K
Clint Jarvis@clinjarStanford paid 35,000 people to quit social media. This was the largest study on emotional health in history. The results were so shocking, scientists called it "comparable to therapy." Here's what...
SummaryA Stanford study paid 35,000 people to quit Facebook or Instagram for 6 weeks and found improvements comparable to therapy, with participants reporting 4-6% better emotional well-being and reduced election-related stress. The research shows social media platforms are engineered for addiction, and the solution is intentional boundary-setting using tools like screen time apps rather than complete tech abandonment.Jun 28, 202519 tweets♥ 39.1K
Rᴇɴjoy 🍀@RenjoyArtLet me tell you about my #misophonia condition a comic 🧵(1/7) #MentalHealthMatters
SummaryAn artist shares a comic illustrating their personal experience with misophonia, a condition characterized by intense emotional and physiological responses to certain sounds. The thread includes a questionnaire for readers to self-assess for misophonia and provides resources for translation into multiple languages.Sep 5, 202413 tweets♥ 41.7KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFox