james72+Followdid i just eat microplastics?Feeling anxious after dinner! Left a plastic scooper in the rice cooker and now I'm worried about microplastics. Anyone else paranoid about this? How do you cope with the info overload? #Microplastics #FoodSafety #Anxiety171Share
csutton+Followstruggling with health and anxietyI've been feeling dizzy, nauseous, and exhausted for over a year, and doctors can't find the cause. It's affecting my mental health, creating a cycle of anxiety and physical symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm desperate for advice or support. #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #Anxiety274Share
Brandon Burke+FollowAnxiety Levels Still Higher Than Pre-CovidTurns out, we’re still way more anxious than we were before the pandemic. The latest stats show over 1 in 5 UK adults are feeling high anxiety—higher than any pre-2020 numbers. Women and people in their early 50s are feeling it the most. Happiness and life satisfaction? Those haven’t really changed, but anxiety just won’t go back to ‘normal.’ Anyone else still feeling the pandemic aftershocks? #MentalHealth #Anxiety #PandemicImpact #Health10Share
Johnathan Neal+FollowWhy Some People Can't Stand SilenceEver notice how some people always need background noise? Like, the TV’s on before their shoes are off, or there’s a podcast playing in the shower. Psychologists say it’s not just habit—there are actually 6 emotional patterns behind this. For some, silence triggers anxiety or overthinking, so they use noise as a mental shield. Others find quiet time brings up emotions they’d rather avoid, so they fill the space with sound. Makes you wonder: is your playlist just for fun, or is it your emotional security blanket? #MentalHealth #Psychology #SelfAwareness #Anxiety #EmotionalWellness #Health30Share
Jennifer Vargas+FollowInsomnia, Anxiety & Depression: Same Brain Loop?Ever wondered why insomnia, anxiety, and depression seem to tag-team your brain? Scientists just found that these three actually share a lot of the same brain circuits! They’re like different pieces of the same puzzle, each with its own quirks but all connected. This could explain why treating one sometimes helps the others—and why symptoms keep coming back. The hope? Better, more targeted treatments for all three. Mind = blown! #MentalHealth #BrainScience #Insomnia #Anxiety #Depression #Neuroscience #Health00Share
Adam Schmidt+FollowDopamine’s Secret Link to Anxiety?Turns out dopamine isn’t just about feeling good—it’s also running the show when it comes to anxiety and decision-making! Scientists found that two types of dopamine receptors in the brain’s ventral hippocampus actually control whether we face our fears or run away. Even wilder: activating one of these receptors made mice less fearful. This could totally change how we treat anxiety and mood disorders. Who knew dopamine had this hidden side? #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #Anxiety #BrainScience #Dopamine #Health433Share
Adam Schmidt+FollowKids’ Mental Health Diagnoses Are ClimbingDid you know mental health and neurodevelopmental diagnoses in publicly insured kids jumped from 10.7% to 16.5% in less than a decade? ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and autism saw some of the biggest spikes. It’s a huge reminder that more kids need support—and our systems have to keep up. Makes you wonder what’s driving the surge and how we can help these families get the care they need. #MentalHealthMatters #ChildHealth #ADHD #Autism #Anxiety #PublicHealth #Health1830Share
