Can Plastic Surgery Make You Happy?

People who want cosmetic surgery may be happier when they actually get it, according to a new study.

Anna North 2 months ago 7 responses

Bed Bath & Beyond Is A Palace Of LIES

NOOOOOO. (via Neatorama)

Jessica Misener 2 months ago 550 responses

Helicopter Parenting Makes Kids Depressed

A new study shows overinvolved parents make college students less satisfied with their lives.

Anna North 3 months ago 1 response

Aaron Swartz, Internet Activist, Commits Suicide

Swartz was the co-author of the first RSS specification, an instrumental part in creating Reddit, and co-founder of the Advocacy group Demand Progress. He was 26.

Summer Anne Burton 4 months ago 169 responses

Rapper Freddy E. Live Tweets His Own Suicide

Fans of the Seattle rapper watched in horror as the 22-year-old live-tweeted his suicide on Saturday.

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 129 responses

How 2012’s Most Miserable Album Helped Me Through Depression

Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! was the only record that made sense to me when it felt like my world was falling apart.

Sean T. Collins 5 months ago 12 responses

I’m Grateful My Parents Hospitalized Me For Mental Illness

“If I happened to be in one of those dark places, it would just take one person saying one thing to make me go off.”

Sara 5 months ago 82 responses

29 Reasons To Hate Your Life

You can thank Twitter for giving us these quality reasons to take our first world existences for granted.

Suggested BuzzFeed Articles 10 months ago 41 responses

Sunlight Is Now Available In Pill Form

Are you feeling depressed? Need a little more Vitamin D in your life? Then Bora Bora has the (conceptual) pill for you! The design was created for the Festival of Lights exhibition at Gallery Tator in Lyon, France where it was actually revealed in a pharmacy. (via designboom.com)

hgrant a year ago 72 responses

Disney Is Now Selling A Joy Division Mickey Mouse Shirt

Disneyland Resort and Disney World Resort just placed this Unknown Pleasures inspired shirt on the market. Made just for those especially depressed Mouseketeers! (via pitchfork.com)

hgrant a year ago 36 responses

7 Bizarre Trends That Predict An Economic Collapse on cracked.com ›

At any point during an economic downturn, there are always obvious signs of the recession. But during these times, there are less-noticed but totally bizarre indicators that things are bad.

Cracked a year ago respond

The 30 Brokest Cities In America on thedailybeast.com ›

In short, the national numbers are promising, yet much of the nation is still struggling to pay the bills. We’re still a long way away from pre-recession numbers making a real difference in the average American’s life.

thedailybeast a year ago respond

France Is The Most Depressed Nation

I think this headline was an obvious warning sign.

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 9 responses

When Self-Help Doesn’t Help

Nice title. Way to damage my already fragile self-esteem, self-help guys. (Via Reddit) View Image ›

Mr. BabyMan 2 years ago 38 responses

Depressed Whale

More like (Shotgun sound), Thuug Life Here’s an animated short from the people who brought you Charlie The Unicorn. Watch Video ›

nickrrrad 3 years ago 55 responses

Buyer’s Remorse

I’m guessing that our Amber is a PC. View Image ›

Jack Shepherd 3 years ago 32 responses

The Saddest Bath Ever

With the assistance of dark piano and slow-motion, one bath for a pretty kitty might make you want to take your own life. We don’t normally like to give away any of our Cymbalta stash, but we’ve never seen a tabby in need of a tab worse than this poor guy. Cheer up, buddy! Worst part’s over! Watch Video ›

Eliot Glazer 3 years ago 82 responses

Little Kittens

Sometimes the only thing keeping you from going over the edge is kittens. (I’m just thrilled I managed to beat Jack to the “cute cat” post of the day) Watch Video ›

Tanner Ringerud 3 years ago 50 responses

The Ludacris Sad-O-Meter

Sara at Best Week Ever has a theory that the further you are away from Ludacris, the sadder you are as a person. And she has a chart to prove it, so really it’s more like scientific fact than a theory. Q.E.D. Now somebody get Ludacris over here so I can feel joy again. View Image ›

Jack Shepherd 4 years ago 1 response

‘The Media is Dying’ Twitter

A new Twitter feed is tracking the multitudes of media layoffs in one big, happy place. It’s run by ten or so pr pros looking to pitch better and update lists, and as of right now it’s got 4,527 followers. Oh, and articles in the New York Times, AFP, and a write-up in Gawker. Watch your back! Read More ›

Brian Ries 4 years ago respond

Bailout Plan Rejected

The $700 billion bailout plan that the world has been awaiting was just rejected by the House of Representatives sending the Dow plunging over 700 points. Voting 228-205 the bill was rejected today despite the desperate need for it. Officials say there will be another attempt to run it through a vote again, though it’s uncertain how soon that will be which just leaves everyone to wonder “What now?” Read More ›

Taylor Magenheim 4 years ago respond

Renee and Tyler Ziegel Divorce

An inspiring love story ends in divorce. She nursed her injured Marine to health and married him despite the fact that his face was completely disfigured by the blast from a suicide bomber. Now they are getting divorced. Having a national holiday created to honor your love is probably too much pressure for any marriage to bear. Read More ›

Jonah Peretti 4 years ago 3 responses

Heather Locklear In Treatment

Heather Locklear is in treatment for depression and severe anxiety. The 46-year-old actress is said to have been suffering from depression since she filed for divorce from rockstar Richie Sambora in 2006. In March, someone called 911 fearing she would commit suicide. Read More ›

Blanca 4 years ago respond

Everything Sucks

Wars, famine, buses crashing into banks, blood-sucking flies, high gas prices, floods: Everything looks bad today. Just around the corner from our office, a dump truck crashed into a bus that then crashed into a bank, killing one woman and injuring several others. The week’s off to a good start! And that’s nothing close to the depressing news coming out of Zimbabwe. Read More ›

Scott Lamb 4 years ago respond

Sad Kermit

Sad Kermit, who covers the saddest songs ever, has a new video where he re-enacts the attempted suicide scene from The Royal Tenenbaums. I always knew from watching the Muppet Babies that Kermit would grow up to be the emo one. Read More ›

Peggy Wang 5 years ago respond