Mental health
59 unrolled threads about mental health, each one readable on a single page.
Niall Harbison@NiallHarbisonThis was me 4 years ago. I was in ICU in hospital as I’d just nearly drunk myself to death. I’d been an alcoholic and suffered depression and anxiety for over 25 years. I’m completely sober now a...
SummaryThe author shares their 4-year sobriety journey after nearly dying from alcohol poisoning, offering insights on recovery: quitting takes persistence, alcohol worsens mental health, sobriety brings new experiences and relationships, reclaimed time, and support from others. They emphasize that recovery is possible even from rock bottom.Feb 19, 20259 tweets♥ 41.4K
Toan Truong@LearningToanCould psychiatrists tell if someone was actually insane? Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan wanted to find the answer... In 1973, he sent 8 perfectly normal people to mental hospitals across the U...
SummaryIn 1973, David Rosenhan sent 8 mentally healthy people to psychiatric hospitals claiming to hear voices. All were diagnosed with mental illness and admitted, while staff misinterpreted normal behavior as symptoms. The study revealed that psychiatric institutions couldn't distinguish sanity from insanity, leading to major reforms in psychiatry and patient rights.Apr 8, 202516 tweets♥ 33.7KNiall Harbison@NiallHarbisonI’ve just had 8 days of the worst depression and anxiety imaginable. Horrendous. Today it has finaly lifted. I wanted to share a thread to help people who suffer but also non sufferers to grasp what...
SummaryThe author shares a detailed personal account of experiencing 8 days of severe depression and anxiety, describing the progression from irritability through panic attacks to deep depression with intrusive thoughts, emphasizing that mental health struggles affect people from all walks of life despite external success and encouraging openness and compassion.Aug 26, 202413 tweets♥ 37.8K
Dr. Isaac Chávez Díaz@DrChavezDiazSe quitó la vida en un ambiente laboral marcado por el acoso y maltrato, Abraham Reyes, Residente de la UMAE 25 en Monterrey, NL. Sus compañeros exigen la destitución inmediata del médico titular inv...
SummaryAbraham Reyes, a medical resident at UMAE 25 in Monterrey, took his own life in a workplace marked by harassment and mistreatment. His colleagues are demanding the immediate dismissal of the attending physician involved and warning that failing to acknowledge the link between workplace conditions and his death will perpetuate the same toxic system.Jun 4, 20253 tweets♥ 27.5K
Jules Horn@juleshorn01Your face isn’t sagging. Your skull is compressed. 🧵👇
SummaryFacial sagging isn't just a skin issue but results from skull compression caused by stress, jaw clenching, and poor posture. A cranial release technique involving gentle palate lifting can decompress the mid-face, restore cranial rhythm, and signal safety to the nervous system in just 2 minutes daily.Jan 10, 20266 tweets♥ 20.9K
Kalanit Saidon | VTuber@kalanit_saidonI don't normally get personal on here but I am in a very bad spot 😭 🧵 (1/?)
SummaryAn artist is facing financial hardship and potential job loss, having been given a 2-3 week performance improvement period at work while struggling with overdrafts and waiting for food stamp approval. They're opening emergency sketch commissions at $20 each to stay afloat until they can find new employment.May 19, 20263 tweets♥ 15.7K
Señorita M0skigna Fan@ladymoskignaCatalina de GH está insultando a varios nutricionistas que se ofrecieron para ayudarla por privado, y los trató de gordos siendo que ella está entrando en un estado de inanici0n 🧵ABRO HILO CON EL C...
SummaryCatalina de GH está siendo agresiva y rechaza ayuda de nutricionistas que se ofrecen voluntariamente, insultándolos por su peso mientras ella misma muestra signos de un trastorno de la conducta alimentaria severo. Su comportamiento incluye gordofobia hipócrita y ha generado preocupación sobre su estado de salud entre amigos y familia.Apr 20, 20269 tweets♥ 18.2K
杨高能@430Yang一位神经科医生说： “伸出舌头40秒——这比任何药片和呼吸练习都能更快地清除皮质醇。 大型药企慌了：🧵
Summary一位神经科医生分享一项简单的舌头拉伸技巧——伸舌头40秒可以快速降低皮质醇水平和焦虑。该方法通过减轻迷走神经压迫来工作，据称效果是20分钟冥想的2倍，具体做法是每天早晚各做3组、每组40秒的舌头拉伸。May 30, 202614 tweets♥ 14.1K
Philosophy Monk@PhilosophyMonkHow to quit every addiction in 21 days (porn, sugar, laziness) 🧵
SummaryA thread offering a 21-day plan to overcome addictions like pornography, sugar consumption, and laziness, addressing men's health issues including low self-esteem and obesity with motivational advice for self-improvement.Dec 29, 20257 tweets♥ 12.4K
Dr. Eduardo Villalobos@eduardojvvComo psiquiatra, te advierto algo: No intentes entender a un psicopata desde tu lógica, moral o empatía. Si no eres un psicopata, siempre te quedarás corto. Son seres con un cerebro que funciona t...
SummaryUn psiquiatra explica que los psicópatas tienen un cerebro que funciona de manera fundamentalmente diferente: entienden intelectualmente el bien y el mal pero carecen de emociones morales como culpa, compasión y remordimiento. Aprenden a simular empatía y a manipular a otros observando sus debilidades, pero nunca experimentan vinculación emocional genuina, por lo que el castigo solo les enseña a no ser descubiertos.Jan 19, 202613 tweets♥ 10.2K
Save A Man@Save_A_ManHOW TO QUIT PORN FOR GOOD. Not for 7 days. Not for a month. For life. If you're tired of relapsing, this thread is for you. 🧵
SummaryA practical guide to quitting pornography permanently by addressing underlying emotional needs, eliminating triggers, building healthy habits like exercise and sleep, replacing addictive behaviors with constructive alternatives, and developing a fulfilling life that makes porn less appealing.Jul 14, 202612 tweets♥ 11.6K
Markiss LuLu@MarkissLuluDidn’t expect this to blow up, I can see all the words of encouragement and bashing.. I have learnt from my mistakes 🙏🏻 And for those saying this is fake.. this was when I was admitted to the hospi...
SummaryA person shares they've learned from their mistakes after a viral post about a difficult breakup that led to hospitalization, responding to both supportive comments and skeptics by sharing evidence of a voice note from their ex.Mar 23, 20252 tweets♥ 9.9K
Maikolll@MZora0419Un neurólogo dijo: “Saca la lengua durante 40 segundos; esto elimina el cortisol más rápido que cualquier pastilla o ejercicio de respiración. Big Pharm está entrando en pánico:🧵 ...
SummaryUn neurólogo afirma que sacar la lengua durante 40 segundos reduce el cortisol rápidamente al descomprimir el nervio vago, generando cambios medibles en ansiedad y calidad de sueño en pocas semanas. El método implica repetir el ejercicio tres veces diarias con descansos de 60 segundos entre repeticiones.Jun 20, 20267 tweets♥ 10.8K
successmovers@successmoverssHow to Break Phone Addiction -Thread- 🧵👇
SummaryA thread providing strategies and tips for breaking phone addiction and achieving greater focus, discipline, and emotional control to reach your life goals.Nov 30, 202511 tweets♥ 9.2K
քօʊքօʊ օʄ ʀɛƈօʋɛʀʏȶաȶ 🧁@pou1eTHINGS TO DO WHEN EVERYTHING FEELS OVERWHELMING !!! (*'▽'*) ANTI RECOVERY DNI 🧵🪡 #recovery #recovtwt #recoverytwt
SummaryA thread sharing 8 grounding techniques to manage overwhelming feelings, including sensory awareness exercises (5-4-3-2-1), cold stimulation, breathing exercises, and muscle relaxation. These methods help reconnect the mind and body with the present moment rather than eliminating difficult emotions entirely.Aug 11, 20269 tweets♥ 10.1K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxSurprise, surprise. It turns out antidepressants may have been propped up by deeply flawed science. “Most clinical drug trials have found the effectiveness of antidepressants is ON PAR with placebo,...
SummaryThis thread argues that antidepressants (SSRIs) have been oversold based on flawed science, claiming they're only marginally better than placebo while causing serious side effects including emotional numbness, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation, and potential manic episodes, with these risks allegedly downplayed by pharmaceutical companies and media due to regulatory capture.Feb 28, 202631 tweets♥ 8.4K
Thomas Massie@RepThomasMassie🧵 Last night I received a disclosure from a new FBI whistleblower regarding the J6 pipe bomb case. This is the third disclosure I’ve received from current and former employees of the government rega...
SummaryAn FBI whistleblower disclosed observations about the J6 pipe bomb suspect to a journalist, suggesting the individual exhibits signs of mental disability, social withdrawal, and detachment, and lacks the apparent capability to have planned and executed a complex bombing plot independently. The disclosure raises questions about investigative procedures, including inadequate safety precautions during the arrest and the suspect's potential susceptibility to false confession due to mental health conditions.Dec 12, 202513 tweets♥ 9.1Kքօʊքօʊ օʄ ʀɛƈօʋɛʀʏȶաȶ 🧁@pou1eRESONS TO NOT SUICIDE !! 🧵🪡 (=´∀｀)人(´∀｀=) ANTI RECOVERY DNI #shedrtwt #988twt #suicidetwt #shrtwt #recovtwt #recovery #recovtwt #recoverytwt
SummaryA supportive thread offering eight reasons to choose life over suicide, emphasizing that intense pain is temporary, thoughts during depression are unreliable, and everyone deserves a chance to heal and discover their future potential.Aug 12, 20269 tweets♥ 8.2K
Ama 🌷@amah_salma_HOW TO QUIT PORN FOR GOOD. Not for 7 days. Not for a month. For life. If you're tired of relapsing, this thread is for you. 🧵
SummaryThis thread provides practical strategies for quitting pornography permanently, focusing on addressing underlying issues like boredom and stress rather than just the habit itself. Key tactics include eliminating triggers, staying busy, identifying relapse patterns, replacing the habit with healthier behaviors, maintaining good sleep and exercise, and ultimately building a fulfilling life that reduces the desire to escape into pornography.Aug 17, 202611 tweets♥ 8.3K
Amber Woods@AmberWoods100