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I'm Basically Never NOT Tired, So I Tried The Popular "7 Kinds Of Rest" Strategy That Promises Better Sleep
As someone who says "I'm sooo tired" at least once a day, I figured I would be the perfect candidate.
People Are Sharing Things That Are Seen As Signs Of Maturity But Really Shouldn't Be, And It's Thought Provoking
"I always thought there would be a point in my life where I wouldn't be interested in things like video games or Transformers. I looked at my dad, and felt one day I'd just be 'mature' enough to put it all away. That day has not yet come. I'm 50."
"It Was Like Everything Clicked": People Are Sharing How They Got Themselves Out Of A Dark Time, And It's Eye-Opening
"It felt like a breath of fresh air. It kind of showed me that the future holds a ton of potential."
Men Are Sharing Things They Wish Other Men Would Stop Doing, And I, For One, Am Totally On Board
"I don’t want an exclusive chance to gain you as a mentor — I sat next to you in pre-algebra and know that the concept of math escapes you."
Peeing On Toilet Seats, Writing Love Letters To Convicted Murderers, And 21 Other Things Women Wish Other Women Would Stop Doing Immediately
"Targeting married men exclusively. This is just a small percentage of women, but I mean...why? Cheating husbands are trash, no exceptions. But for some women to not take no as an answer from a happily married man is just sickening."
People Who Have Anxiety Are Sharing Their Best Coping Strategies, And As A Fellow Anxious Person, I Appreciate These Suggestions
"I try to be mindful of what that feeling is, where it is, and just be curious about it. Then, I try to welcome the feeling of anxiety. I often say something like, 'Oh hey, it’s you again. You can stay as long as you need. It’s safe here!'"
People Are Sharing The Most Impactful Thing Their Therapist Ever Told Them, And I'm Writing Each And Every One Of These Down
"Death isn't the only thing you can grieve."
People Who Went To Strict, Religious Colleges Are Revealing What It Was Really Like, And I'm Speechless At Some Of These Stories
"I attended a Catholic University in New York City. There was such a huge divide between the students and the theology faculty. At our commencement, the guest speaker blamed homelessness on women divorcing their husbands. That did not get a warm response from the graduating class."
"You Should Check For Tonsil Stones": People Are Sharing Hygiene Tips That Everyone Should Know
"Wash behind your ears. It’s not an old wive's tale that grandmas scold kids with. There are lots of oil producing sebaceous glands there. You can get a nasty smell and you can even get flaky skin or 'cheese' build-up behind there."
People In Emotionally-Taxing Jobs Are Describing Their Best, Most Impactful Day — And I Think I Just Experienced Every Human Emotion Possible
"That day gave me hope and helped me not give up my career."
“You’re Not As Indispensable As You Think You Are”: Adults Are Sharing Their Burn Out Survival Tips And Most Of These You Can Adopt Today
"My survival tip? TIMERS. Do something fun for an hour. Then do something productive for an hour. Game changer."
People Are Sharing The Advice Their Parents Gave Them When They Were Younger That They Ended Up Being Right About
"When I was a kid I didn't know what they were talking about. Now that I'm an adult I see that it's true."
People Are Sharing When They Knew They Needed To Leave Their Therapist, And It's Actually Really Enlightening
"She needed therapy more than I did."
People Are Revealing "Childish" Behaviors They Never Outgrew, And TBH It Sounds Like It Made Their Lives Better
"Sometimes, you just need a break from adulthood."
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After A Cancer Diagnosis In Her Mid-20s, This Woman Turned Several Years' Worth Of Medical Bills Into Art
"Collecting the paper was an extension of my attempt to understand what was happening to me."
21 Infuriating Classroom Experiences That People Still Hold A Grudge Over To This Day
"I took a pretty good tumble in gym, and then my teacher made me walk/hobble up a flight of stairs alone. I asked for someone to help me, but she wouldn’t let anyone. It turned out that I had completely fractured one of the bones in my foot."
"Don’t Let Someone Tell You It's Normal": Doctors, Dentists, Surgeons, And Other Medical Pros Are Sharing Important Tips We Should All Know
"If a dentist tells you this, ask them to show you and explain their findings on the x-rays. Better yet, get a second opinion and have the office send your x-rays to the other office."
"Remember That You Can Only Control Two Things...": 18 Pieces Of Life Advice From People In Their 30s That Everyone Should Pay Attention To
"People are temporary. You'll be shocked at how many of them just come and go. It doesn't matter how much you try to work for that connection. Once you have nothing left to give (or they've taken all that they can), they will move on. This applies to both romantic partners and friends."
Doctors Are Revealing Times When A Patient Said, "I Don't Think This Is Important, But...," And, In Fact, It Was *Really* Important
"I see plenty of people presenting with understated symptoms that turn out to be advanced diseases — but that one left a mark on my soul."
Nearly 3 Million People Watched This Woman's Video Explaining Why Traditional Bike Seats Don't Work For People With Vaginas, And It's Need-To-Know Information
"If something feels so uncomfortable and you feel like you're not tough enough for it, it's probably because the thing isn't built or designed with you in mind, and that's not okay."
"You're Using The Bathroom Every 20 Minutes And It Hurts So Bad": This Woman Went Viral For Her Yearlong Experience Chasing Down An Accurate Diagnosis For What Her Doctor First Mislabeled As A UTI
It's estimated that this condition affects between 3 million and 8 million women — but it is commonly misdiagnosed, downplayed, or mistaken for other conditions.
"It's So Freeing": People Over 30 Are Sharing The Unexpected Perks Of Getting Older, And It's Honestly So Reassuring
"Am I wrinklier and saggier and grayer? Yup. Am I hotter? HELL YES."
Former Sorority Sisters And Fraternity Brothers Are Getting Very Candid About Their Experiences With Greek Life In College
"I heard this from friends in other sororities as well, so I know it wasn’t just mine."
People Are Sharing Subtle Red Flags That Are Actually A Cry For Help, And It's Important And Eye-Opening
Anger is an emotion we don't often interpret as a cry for help.
Gen Z Readers Shared What They Wish Older Generations Understood About Being A Young Person In 2022, And Everyone Should Listen To What They Have To Say
"It's not that we're dramatic or looking for attention — we are genuinely horrified at the state of the world, all while being told that we have it easier than anyone has ever had."
Can You Survive Summer?
It's a hot one.
I Have ADHD. Here Are 14 Genuinely Life-Altering Hacks That I Use On A Daily Basis
ADHDers, you can thank me later (if you remember).
“When I Get Up From My Wheelchair, People Get Angry": This Disabled Person Is Going Viral For Revealing How Often She Considers "Faking Being Abled" To Avoid Being Harassed By Others
"A stranger once told me, 'You know, if you lost some weight, you probably wouldn’t need that wheelchair.'"
28 Times People Who Grew Up Religious Felt Major Religious Guilt In Adulthood
"Even though I don’t have any religion, religion still controls parts of my life."
18 Good Things From This Week That Everyone — And I Mean EEEEEEVERYONE — Should Know About
*adds "Fried Chicken" to puppy name list*
People Who Got Diagnosed With ADHD, Autism, Or OCD As An Adult Are Sharing What Made Them Seek Out A Diagnosis
"I got diagnosed at 33 and everything made so much sense."
"I Wish I Hadn’t Rushed Everything": People Over 40 Are Revealing The "Regrets" They Would Redo If They Were Younger, And I Wasn't Expecting This Kind Of Honesty
"The name of your college means absolutely nothing. Don’t go into debt for a name you think is impressive. It isn’t."
19 Women Are Revealing The Habits Or Changes They Incorporated Into Their Everyday Life That Helped Them Deal With Depression
"I tried everything: eating well, exercising, prioritizing good sleep, meditating. And while my body was in good shape, my mind felt like it was drowning."
16 Very, Very Good Things That Happened This Week
Sometimes we all need a little good news!
We Can Guess How Much Sleep You Got Last Night
Not enough.
People Are Sharing Misconceptions Other People Have About Their Mental Illness, And It's Honestly So Disheartening
"Describe your symptoms to someone and see how sad they are for you — until you tell them it's ADHD."
15 Good, Good, GOOOOOOD Things That Happened This Week
Mmmm, so GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!
I Tried Kaley Cuoco's Workout Routine, And Her Regimen Was Intense, Even For Someone Like Me Who Regularly Works Out
I might have underestimated just how tough this would be.
People Are Sharing How They Realized They Had Found Their Life's Purpose
"When you know, you know."
Women Are Sharing The Qualities That Changed From "Insecurity" To "Unique Feature" And It's Frankly Refreshing
I swear this is the most refreshing content on the internet.
19 Good Things That Happened This Week That I Think You Should Know About For Your Own Well-Being
Aah, yes — there's joy, that old feeling!
84 Facts I Learned In June That I Will Be Thinking About For As Long As I Live
I learned about a lot of incredible things in June, from Nirvana's incredibly petty but perfect revenge, to Betty White's love of animals.
Younger Siblings Reveal Lies They Were Told By Their Older Siblings, And They Range From Hilarious To Diabolical
"She told me 'Don’t Stop Believin' was America’s national anthem. I believed her. I was an adult."
People Are Sharing How They Fought The Healthcare System To Get Reproductive Care
"I'm not just a medical record number — I'm a person."
This Therapist Went Viral For Sharing A Simple Reason Why Becoming The "Best Version" Of Yourself Is Actually Harmful, And Everyone Can Benefit From This
"Some of us have turned healing into becoming this super perfect version of ourselves. That is anxiety waiting to happen."
"It's Such A Small Adjustment, But It Feels So Good": People Are Sharing The Everyday Habits And Hacks That Have Significantly Improved Their Day-To-Day
"It's such a small adjustment, but the impact on my mental and physical health has been huge."
People Are Sharing Things That Take Less Than 30 Minutes, But Can Drastically Change Your Life
Let us make our lives a little more bearable.
People Are Sharing What Happened When They Confronted A "Friend" Who Ghosted Them, And I Wasn't Expecting This Kind Of Drama
"When my friend was out of town once, her husband asked me to go to the movies with him, which I did. She decided this meant that I was having an affair with her husband. UM, WHAT? I had never expressed any interest in him whatsoever."
This Period Device Was Created To Decrease Menstrual Cramps And Back Pain Every Month — Here Was My Experience Trying It
This belt made me dread getting my period a tad less.
17 Very, Very, VERY Good And Wholesome Things That Happened This Week
"100000/10, a highly enjoyable read!" —You after reading this post, probably
"We Do A Terrible Job Educating Women About Their Bodies": This Doctor Is Opening Up About Vaginal Prolapse And Just How Common It Is
"Almost every patient I see tells me how much they wished they knew [vaginal prolapse] could happen to them."
Men Are Asking Women Unfiltered Questions They've Always Been Too Scared To Ask, And Women Are Answering Them
"Can we control the flow speed of our pee? Yes. Direction? No."
17 Good Things From This Week To Hopefully Help Counteract Some Of The Less-Good Stuff
*Dabs mouth* That was TOO good...
These Women Went Viral For Creating A Menstrual Cup Applicator, And It's So Ingenious That People Are Rushing To Try Them
It's just like putting in a tampon.
22 Really, Really Good Things The Internet Blessed Us With This Week
*breathe in* *scroll* *breathe out*
What’s Your Friendship Rating?
Are you best friend material?
I Went To Celeb Dermatologist Dr. Dendy To Get Preventive Botox, And This Is What Happened, How Much It Would Cost, And Everything You Need To Know
Wrinkle zappification in full effect...
24 Facts That Cross Too Much Into Common Sense That I Feel Like I've Been Missing Something
It's embarrassing all of the things I learned today.
12 Very Awkward (But Too Real) Situations That I Want To Know How You Would Handle
Okay, you've definitely experienced at least three of these.
This Week Was Especially Tragic — Here Are 18 Little Slivers Of Light That Might Make You Feel Just A Tad Bit Better
We hope these make you smile. 🤍
The Way You React To These 20 Challenging Scenarios Will Reveal Your Best And Worst Traits
Not sharing your result in the comments is a red flag! 🚩
“It’s A Great Way To See Who Respects You And Who Doesn’t”: This Woman Is Sharing The Simple “Rule” She Uses To Set Boundaries And Evaluate Friendships, And It's So Smart
"It's a great way to see who respects you and who doesn't."
This Physical Therapist Is Going Viral For Showing Us Constipated Travelers How To Finally Poop While On Vacation
"I've been on vacation for five days, and I haven't pooped yet."
People Who've Had Serious Misdiagnoses Are Revealing What Happened When They Saw A Doctor, And It's Absolutely Heartbreaking
"Once I finally got my diagnosis, I wanted to throw the test results in my doctor's face."
"I've Accomplished So Much Because Of It": People Are Sharing The Personality Trait They Developed Later In Life That Allowed Them To Better Deal With Everyday Challenges
"It feels good, but I don't think people understand how much work and effort goes into it."
"It Should Not Hurt To Get A Pap Smear": This Midwife Went Viral For Her Pain-Saving Pap Smear Tips, And It's A True Relief
"Pay attention, because this is what you need to do to make sure that your next annual exam goes smoothly."
Women Are Revealing A Time When They Had To Correct Their Partner's Assumption About The Female Experience, And I'm Stunned
"I haven’t been able to get that one off my mind since."
Women Reveal Lies They Were Told About Their Bodies, And Some Of These I've Never Questioned Until Now
"My boyfriend commented on my boobs (areolas) having bumps. I was self-conscious FOR YEARS, not knowing it's common."
This Life Coach Went Viral For An 8-Minute Nap Hack That'll Have You Falling Asleep Instantaneously, And People In The Comments Are Impressed
"We all go through days where we need a quick pick-me-up but don't have the time for a two-hour snooze."
"These Just Become A Stew Of Poop Particles": Housekeepers Shared 21 Parts Of The House People Always Forget To Clean
"My god, the stuff that shows up on a Lysol wipe..."
17 Really, Really Good — Some Might Even Say GREAT — Things That Happened This Week
*wipes away tears* *scrolls through pics of baby animals*
