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1 month ago
Screen time and some Social Media Apps worry me..
I'll be honest. One of my biggest worries for the future is the amount of time our children are spending in front of screens. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and social media have become a huge part of everyday life. As parents, we're trying to raise children in a world that is changing faster than ever. Many countries are now debating or introducing stricter rules around children's access to social media, and I understand why. I believe we need to take this conversation seriously. In the UK, a law was passed that will come into effect next year 2027. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to have Social media apps, like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok etc. I wish my country can do the same. I think only chat Apps are allowed like whatsapp. What concerns me most about them using social media apps is their attention span. So much of today's content is designed to be consumed in seconds. One short video leads to another, and then another. Over time, our brains begin to expect constant stimulation. I've even noticed it in myself. Sometimes I skim through emails instead of reading them properly. I speed up voice notes because I want to get through them faster. Sitting down to watch a 10-minute video or read something carefully doesn't come as naturally as it used to. If adults are feeling these effects, then what is it doing to a developing child's mind!!!! My second concern is the pressure social media places on young people. They're constantly exposed to influencers, celebrities, expensive lifestyles, unrealistic beauty standards, and the idea that happiness comes from owning more or looking a certain way. It's easy for children to compare themselves to lives that aren't always real, and that can affect their confidence, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing. My biggest worry is their mental health wellbeing. Studies are suggesting, constant non-stop short span videos can affect and cause them to have mental health issues in the future. May God protect them always 🤲 As parents, we should limit screen time and encourage outdoor play, spend quality time together. A walk, a bike ride, kicking a football, reading together, swimming, or simply having a conversation can do more for a child's development. I genuinely worry about what the next five or ten years will bring. Technology will only become more powerful, which means our role as parents becomes even more important.
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Kids Mental Wellness
1 month ago
You can be firm but more importantly be gentle.
Every parent wants the very best for their child. We want them to eat well, sleep well, do well in school, stay active, and grow into healthy, happy adults. Those goals come from love, and there's nothing wrong with that. But sometimes, in trying to do everything right, we put too much pressure on our children. It's okay to guide them, but they don't need perfection every single day. Teach them healthy habits gradually instead of forcing them. A child can enjoy an ice cream once in a while. They don't need chicken, broccoli, and rice every day. If they've eaten well throughout the week, a burger and fries with friends on the weekend isn't the end of the world. The same goes for education. Learning is important, but so is laughter. Watch a movie together. Go to the park. Play a game. Some of the most meaningful lessons come from simply spending quality time together. Children are still discovering who they are. They need guidance, patience, and room to enjoy being kids. You can be a firm parent while also being a gentle one. Those two things can exist together. My father once shared something I'll never forget: parenting is like a tug of war. Sometimes you pull the rope, and sometimes you loosen your grip. If you keep pulling without ever easing the tension, eventually the rope will snap. Loosen your grip and let kids be kids 🙂
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Kids Mental Wellness
Evanjalin
1 month ago
Just Five Minutes
I picked up my phone thinking I would scroll for just five minutes while taking a short break. One post became another. Then another. Before I knew it, an entire hour had disappeared. I put my phone down feeling mentally drained, comparing my life to strangers, worrying about things that hadn't bothered me before. It made me wonder whether I was using social media to relax or simply to escape. Has anyone else ever finished scrolling and felt more anxious than before they started?
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Doom Scroll
Lizzy
1 month ago
I just want to enjoy food and live my life without constantly worrying about it.
Having anorexia affects almost every part of my day. I spend a lot of time thinking about food, what I should or should not eat and how I look. Even simple thing like eating with friends or family make me anxious.
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Anorexia
Evanash
1 month ago
ನಾನು ಬಾಗಿಲನ್ನು ನೋಡಿದೆ... ಮತ್ತೆ.
ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊರಡುವ ಮುಂಚೆ, ಬಾಗಿಲಿಗೆ ಬೀಗ ಹಾಕಿದ್ದೇನಾ ಎಂದು ಒಮ್ಮೆ ನೋಡಿದೆ.ಲಿಫ್ಟ್ವರೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಗ, ಮತ್ತೆ ಹಿಂದಿರುಗಿ ನೋಡಿದೆ. ನಂತರ ಇನ್ನೊಮ್ಮೆ. ಮನಸ್ಸಿನೊಳಗೆ ಬೀಗ ಹಾಕಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದು ಗೊತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ಆದರೂ ಮನಸ್ಸು ಬಿಡಲೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಒಂದು ವೇಳೆ ಬೀಗ ಹಾಕಿರದಿದ್ದರೆ? ಎಂದು ಮತ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಕೇಳುತ್ತಲೇ ಇತ್ತು.ನಿಮಗೂ ಹೀಗೆ ಆಗುತ್ತದೆಯೇ? ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳಿಂದ ನೋಡಿದ ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನೇ ಕೆಲವೊಮ್ಮೆ ಮನಸ್ಸು ನಂಬಲು ನಿರಾಕರಿಸುತ್ತದೆಯೇ?
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Anxiety
1 month ago
Drinking every night..
Every day I wake up and I say Im not gona drink today. Come night and I have this urge. "Just have one drink" then one drink becomes two, then three, then four. Then i continue drinking until Im completely drunk. I go to bed drunk. I dont sleep well. I wake up hungover and head off to work very tired and dehydrated. I cant seem to stop drinking daily..
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Addiction
1 month ago
Quiero dejar mi hábito de hacer doom scrolling para dormir mejor y mejorar mi bienestar.
Desplazarme sin parar por las redes sociales se ha convertido en un hábito para mí, especialmente antes de dormir, casi todos los días. A menudo paso mucho más tiempo en el teléfono del que tengo previsto, navegando sin fin por las redes sociales y las noticias. Aunque al principio parece relajante, normalmente termino sintiéndome mentalmente agotado y me cuesta más conciliar el sueño. Este hábito también reduce la calidad de mi descanso y afecta mi concentración al día siguiente. Quiero ser más consciente del tiempo que paso frente a la pantalla y sustituir este hábito por una rutina nocturna más saludable.
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Doom Scroll
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I was out with friends and I suddenly felt a panic attack coming without a specific reason. I felt my head spinning and began to feel disoriented. What are techniques I can do to reduce these symptoms when I'm in a public setting?
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I never thought I’d lose her like this. Not all at once, but in pieces. My grandmother was always the sharpest person I knew, the kind of woman who could tell you every date, every recipe, every family story like it was written on her skin. Now, at twenty-two, I sit by her side and watch her slip further into a fog. The first time I noticed it, she called me by my mother’s name. I laughed it off, said she must be tired. But then it kept happening. She’d look right at me, confusion in her eyes, and I’d realize she didn’t remember who I was in that moment. Do you know how much it hurts to look at the person who raised you and see that blankness? It feels like you’ve vanished from their world. She forgets little things. where she put her glasses, the name of her street, whether she’s already eaten lunch. But sometimes it’s bigger. She’ll start boiling water and then wander away, forgetting the stove is on. Or she’ll call me in a panic because she thinks someone has stolen her purse, only for me to find it hidden in the fridge. What breaks me the most is when she slips back into the past. She talks to me like I’m her sister, long gone. She tells me stories from sixty years ago. And I just sit there, nodding, pretending to be whoever she needs me to be. Because for those moments, she’s happy. And I’d rather be a stranger she loves than a granddaughter she can’t remember. But when it ends. when she suddenly realizes she doesn’t know where she is or why. I see the terror in her eyes. She clutches my hand and I feel helpless. Even if she doesn’t always know who I am, I know who she is. And I’ll keep reminding her, even if it breaks me. It is so painful to watch. It is heartbreaking. Even if we go to experts or reach out to people going through the same, you cant help it knowing the inevitable is coming. She will not be the same again, and eventually, we will completely lose her. Im sorry for everyone out there going through the same thing with their loved ones 💔💔💔
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لا يكتمل نومي الا بعد ان يجلس شخص يزن بين 55 الى 70 كيلوجراماً على صدري حتى اتعب ، ويستمر مفعول هذه الحركة لمدة اسبوعين تقريباً ومن ثم يختل النوم مجددًا حتى تتم العملية المذكورة مرة أخرى!
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Some days you have to be thankful and grateful on your good days. I know this platform is to express yourself when you are struggling, but I think its also important to talk about your good days, because it gives hope to people. When you see someone who has struggled smile again, you can say that can be me too! So if today is one of your good days, don't be afraid to share it. You might give someone else the hope that they need. Today, I'm grateful. Alhamdulillah. I hope you're able to experience one of those good days very soon! ❤️
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Im a very nervous flyer. Everytime I get on a plane, I get very anxious. Especially during turbulence. My hands start to sweat and I start looking outside the window. Note If I dont have a window seat. I go crazy. I'd rather sit in an Economy window seat rather Business class middle Aisle seat. My wife tries to talk to me to get my mind off of thinking about the plane but it doesnt work. Every second feels like an hour. You always look at the time and want to know when will we reach? How far is it? And it feels like forever.. My fear has become better Thank God over the years, but its still there.
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أنا أم وزوجه اعيش حياه جميله مليئه بالفرح الحمد والشكر لله، ولكن التشاؤم يدخل في حياتي اليوميه دائما. أتخيل المستقبل اسود، وانتظر بتوتر شي سيئ ان يحدث. لماذا لا أستطيع ان أعيش حياتي من غير التفكير المبالغ فيه. اقضي يومي بتوتر دائم ولا أستطيع الاستمتاع في الأشياء الحاليه من شدة التفكير. احتاج حلا لهذة الأزمه اليوميه. هل هناك من يشعر بنفس شعوري ؟ لماذا أنسى أجمل مافي الحياه وأركز على الخطر الذي لم يحصل بعد ؟ وممكن ان لن يحصل أبدا
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