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
Joshua Smith+Followwhy do i still get nervous around my wife after 10 years together?So, something weird happened this weekend. My wife came to watch me and our kid at our martial arts test. I swear, I felt like a teenager again. My hands were sweaty, my heart was racing, and I just wanted to impress her. We've been married for years, but I still get those butterflies when she's around. Is this normal? I thought the nerves would go away after all this time. Sometimes I feel like I’m still trying to win her over, even though we have a whole life together. It’s kind of sweet, but also a little stressful. I worry she’ll think I’m being silly or not confident enough. Anyone else ever feel this way? How do you chill out and just enjoy these moments without overthinking everything? Would love to hear your advice or similar stories. relationships #marriage #anxiety #selfdoubt #advicewanted #relationships #marriage #anxiety #selfdoubt #advicewanted #RomanticRelationships80Share
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
Jordan Jimenez+FollowAnxiety Messes With Your Danger RadarEver notice how a quick burst of anxiety can make everything feel risky—even when you know you’re safe? New research found that even short-lived anxiety can totally mess with your ability to tell safe spaces from dangerous ones. In a VR flower-picking game, people who couldn’t remember where the “stinging bees” were stayed anxious, even in safe zones. Turns out, it’s those temporary freak-outs, not just general anxiety, that really mess with your threat radar. Wild, right? #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #PTSD #BrainScience #Health7511Share
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
DizzyDragonfly+FollowAnyone Else Get Super Anxious Sometimes?Lately, I've been freaking out over the smallest things. It's like my brain just won't chill, even when I know it's not a big deal. Anyone else feel this way? How do you calm yourself down when anxiety hits? #anxiety #mentalhealth #relatable #Health219Share
