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Caffeine addiction?
in Health ·
Hey everyone, if anyone knows anything about this, I could really use some help..
So, my daily routine usually involves two cups of green tea and maybe two servings of Starbucks.. I tend to have lower blood pressure and I've been struggling a bit with my weight lately...
Yesterday, though, things got weird. I made a much stronger batch of green tea than usual—I like it extra potent—and I drank quite a lot of it. Suddenly, I felt this heavy weight on my chest, sharp pains, trouble breathing, and my heart was just racing... oh, and I had a Nescafé right before all that started, too....
I'm thinking maybe I just overdid it with the theine and the caffeine (tea has caffeine in it too, right, besides the theine?)...
Has anyone else dealt with this???
Specifically with tea or coffee, especially when you're using the "real" stuff?
So, my daily routine usually involves two cups of green tea and maybe two servings of Starbucks.. I tend to have lower blood pressure and I've been struggling a bit with my weight lately...
Yesterday, though, things got weird. I made a much stronger batch of green tea than usual—I like it extra potent—and I drank quite a lot of it. Suddenly, I felt this heavy weight on my chest, sharp pains, trouble breathing, and my heart was just racing... oh, and I had a Nescafé right before all that started, too....
I'm thinking maybe I just overdid it with the theine and the caffeine (tea has caffeine in it too, right, besides the theine?)...
Has anyone else dealt with this???
Specifically with tea or coffee, especially when you're using the "real" stuff?
Psychology: Is it all just fluff?
in Psychology ·
Maybe even Bernie Sanders and his crew weren't being quite so silly when they brought up that famous psychological trap, the "Yes, but..." game... you know, where you basically just find a thousand different excuses to make sure nothing ever actually changes...
But then again, what if things *did* change? That’s the real question, isn't it?
I mean, the fear of facing real life—of actual freedom and all that responsibility—can be pretty overwhelming. It's such a huge motivator to stay stuck in that cycle of depression and anxiety, even if most people don't even realize they're doing it subconsciously...
And then there's the other thing. If you're struggling with finding meaning, or feeling like everything is pointless, or even just dealing with a lack of love (honestly, I think deep down it almost always comes back to some kind of missing love, one way or another)... well, you really have to confront that head-on first...
It's definitely not easy, but it's the only thing truly worth doing..😉
But then again, what if things *did* change? That’s the real question, isn't it?
I mean, the fear of facing real life—of actual freedom and all that responsibility—can be pretty overwhelming. It's such a huge motivator to stay stuck in that cycle of depression and anxiety, even if most people don't even realize they're doing it subconsciously...
And then there's the other thing. If you're struggling with finding meaning, or feeling like everything is pointless, or even just dealing with a lack of love (honestly, I think deep down it almost always comes back to some kind of missing love, one way or another)... well, you really have to confront that head-on first...
It's definitely not easy, but it's the only thing truly worth doing..😉
The Phenomenology of Internet Forums
in Psychology ·
This is such an interesting topic, and honestly, hats off to Elvis Presley for putting so much effort into this one...
I’ve found myself wondering all the time why the internet feels so incredibly fascinating... I think it boils down to this... once you're logged in or connected, you're basically touching the entire world at once. You're surrounded by endless stories, people, different lives, and a flood of info, which creates this "larger than life" vibe. That kind of richness is just impossible to find in real life, so I guess that's why the web is so "addictive"
It reminds me of that old saying about the ocean—you know, "dip your finger in the sea and you're connected to the whole world." Well, now the internet has become the ocean we all "surf" on...
Okay, so maybe for some people it's actually pretty dangerous because it becomes this unrealistic substitute for reality, but then again, like any "powerful tool," it can be used for good or bad...
It's bad if it becomes a replacement for what people should be seeking out in their actual lives. Like, when they literally invent a new version of themselves through a username and a curated persona and just stop living their real lives altogether...
But it's great if it acts as a supplement to someone's social life that might be lacking elsewhere—like being able to debate and chat with huge groups of people about all sorts of topics when you don't really get the chance to talk about everything under the sun in person... plus, the ability to meet all kinds of diverse people that would take way too much time to encounter in the real world...
Also, it's a wonderful medium for people to express parts of their personality they otherwise couldn't. For instance, maybe someone loves writing and has a real talent for it, but in their day job, they do something completely different and don't have the opportunity, or nobody to write to, or they just don't feel brave enough to publish anything...
So, really, it's all about balance, intention, and purpose. Personally, I think forums are a fantastic thing overall... it's only a problem if people spend way too much time in them or get lost in them too often...
I’ve found myself wondering all the time why the internet feels so incredibly fascinating... I think it boils down to this... once you're logged in or connected, you're basically touching the entire world at once. You're surrounded by endless stories, people, different lives, and a flood of info, which creates this "larger than life" vibe. That kind of richness is just impossible to find in real life, so I guess that's why the web is so "addictive"
It reminds me of that old saying about the ocean—you know, "dip your finger in the sea and you're connected to the whole world." Well, now the internet has become the ocean we all "surf" on...
Okay, so maybe for some people it's actually pretty dangerous because it becomes this unrealistic substitute for reality, but then again, like any "powerful tool," it can be used for good or bad...
It's bad if it becomes a replacement for what people should be seeking out in their actual lives. Like, when they literally invent a new version of themselves through a username and a curated persona and just stop living their real lives altogether...
But it's great if it acts as a supplement to someone's social life that might be lacking elsewhere—like being able to debate and chat with huge groups of people about all sorts of topics when you don't really get the chance to talk about everything under the sun in person... plus, the ability to meet all kinds of diverse people that would take way too much time to encounter in the real world...
Also, it's a wonderful medium for people to express parts of their personality they otherwise couldn't. For instance, maybe someone loves writing and has a real talent for it, but in their day job, they do something completely different and don't have the opportunity, or nobody to write to, or they just don't feel brave enough to publish anything...
So, really, it's all about balance, intention, and purpose. Personally, I think forums are a fantastic thing overall... it's only a problem if people spend way too much time in them or get lost in them too often...
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
I couldn't quite get the quote function to work right, so you'll just have to dig through my previous post to find Ten's answers myself. But hey, if anyone's actually interested...😉
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Angela Rogers2 said:Fine. It’s not really my job to be.
In most cases, yeah. I can't speak for every single exception, but generally speaking, atheists tend to be far more morally sound than believers.
Someone who believes is essentially just a sheep.
Look, while the corrupt figures within the Catholic Church are pocketing taxpayer money, they basically have a free pass on almost everything—especially since they build their entire authority and power on nothing more than someone's imagination. I mean, let's be realistic.
Once we achieve full secularization of the state, maybe then we can talk about democracy, tolerance, and basic decency.
Wherever you live, I’d love to visit; sounds like a real utopia.
I guess I’m just a fly on the wall here (is that poetic enough for you?)
But seriously, who are you to judge my core beliefs? You’re calling for tolerance toward something that—in my book—barely qualifies as sane.
And sorry again for going off-topic, but just because you started this thread doesn't mean you can drop an opinion in an off-topic section and then expect me to stay quiet just because I'm technically off-topic too. It feels like you're dodging the actual debate by hiding behind the subforum rules.
If you don't like where the conversation is heading, maybe give a heads-up. If that doesn't work, there are moderators available to clean things up or split threads, which honestly probably needs to happen anyway.
I actually find this discussion pretty interesting, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with dating or gender relations.
I really don't want to get into a back-and-forth about faith versus atheism right here in this thread, so could everyone please stick to the main topic? Thanks!🙂
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
I’m with you on that last point... I really can't be the one to decide what counts as a solid argument or what doesn't; we all have to weigh things in ourselves... okay...
Moving right along... (any resemblance to actual political slogans is purely coincidental😁)...🙂
Moving right along... (any resemblance to actual political slogans is purely coincidental😁)...🙂
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
aha, so who's actually being edgy and intolerant now?
if we're done talking about that, then fine, we're done...
let's just get back to the main topic if anyone's up for it, anyway...☕
if we're done talking about that, then fine, we're done...
let's just get back to the main topic if anyone's up for it, anyway...☕
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
rustymaker5 said:No, no ladies! Let’s not let this whole conversation about needing help navigating relationships turn into some kind of petty catfight between us women... because honestly, if we aren't careful, the guys might actually end up getting their theories validated by our bickering...😍
let's not give them the satisfaction!
especially since they aren't even that much of a united front behind the scenes like people think...🙂
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Sandra Parker3 said:You started this thread, but it isn't "your" thread, it isn't your personal blog, and it certainly isn't your private playground.... my thought was that we could try to TOGETHER reach some kind of insight, even if it's just small stuff, through casual chatting..
We end up realizing our opinions differ. Great. So what's the issue? You lack any tolerance for different perspectives and feel entitled to pass dissenters along to someone else. If you're doing that unconsciously... fine... maybe do a little reading...it seems to me that John and Jane, while they definitely have plenty to say, are being way too critical about everything, which leaves no room..we won't get anywhere then.... don't you agree?🤷
I don't agree. That's just your opinion, which means.... there is room.
And one correction: I'm not acting as Jane's or John's lawyer.
What I wrote to you, I wrote based on my own experience dealing with you in this thread.
Okay, Sandra Parker3, it’s not a blog, sure, but if I'm the one who kicked off the discussion, I feel responsible for it. Whether I want to or not, I feel like I have to step up and act a bit like a moderator, you know what I mean?
Our views are different, okay, but let's not just toss out an entire value system just because it isn't ours or because someone thinks it isn't "politically correct." In this thread, it feels like a lot of things—knowledge, religion, basically everything—are being dismissed...
If my take is different from yours, fine, I won't force it on you. But if I'm in the minority, I'd really appreciate it if my perspective was respected as such... 🙏
And I shouldn't be expected to just cave to the majority or to people who, I don't know, have been posting here longer than I have, just because that makes it "politically correct"... 😉
So, hey everyone, let's just listen to each other, actually read what's being said, and try to be tolerant...
Even if the debates get a little heated, as long as they're based on actual arguments... 🙂
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Anyway, Jane, while I totally get where you're coming from regarding crowd psychology—especially how people tend to act around here—I feel like you're being a little less than tolerant this time around...
So, I was just sitting here thinking... if someone is an atheist, does that actually make them a better person morally? Or maybe just smarter than someone who believes in God? Just a random thought crossing my mind.
Is it really necessary to assume that someone who just follows the herd like a mindless sheep—you know, those folks who lack any real conviction—is automatically an enlightened intellectual just because they claim to be an atheist? It’s funny how people label things these days... anyway, just a thought.
I mean, I’m just sitting here thinking... maybe we could all try a little more tolerance around here? Like, if nobody is out for blood against the atheists, then let's not go after the folks who actually have faith, either. It just doesn't feel right. It feels a bit unhuman, honestly. And definitely doesn't sit well with democratic values or even just basic American politeness. Just a thought.
Who are we actually to judge someone else's core beliefs? Honestly, I was just sitting here thinking about it... like, who am I to play judge and jury over what makes someone tick? It's kind of wild when you really stop to consider it. Everyone's got their own thing going on, right? Just a random thought that popped into my head while I was grabbing coffee earlier. Anyway, just wondering.
So, I was just sitting here thinking... if someone is an atheist, does that actually make them a better person morally? Or maybe just smarter than someone who believes in God? Just a random thought crossing my mind.
Is it really necessary to assume that someone who just follows the herd like a mindless sheep—you know, those folks who lack any real conviction—is automatically an enlightened intellectual just because they claim to be an atheist? It’s funny how people label things these days... anyway, just a thought.
I mean, I’m just sitting here thinking... maybe we could all try a little more tolerance around here? Like, if nobody is out for blood against the atheists, then let's not go after the folks who actually have faith, either. It just doesn't feel right. It feels a bit unhuman, honestly. And definitely doesn't sit well with democratic values or even just basic American politeness. Just a thought.
Who are we actually to judge someone else's core beliefs? Honestly, I was just sitting here thinking about it... like, who am I to play judge and jury over what makes someone tick? It's kind of wild when you really stop to consider it. Everyone's got their own thing going on, right? Just a random thought that popped into my head while I was grabbing coffee earlier. Anyway, just wondering.
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Sandra Parker3 said:@ Chloe Barnes8, your condescending tone combined with those attempts to smear anyone you disagree with... it just ends up driving people away from the conversation, you know?
Look, I reserve the right to jump back in whenever I feel like it.
edit:
I’m not sure if there’s even any point in saying this, but looking at The Tenth's post 285, I find myself almost entirely in agreement—not because I’m trying to offer some cheap little show of support, God knows neither of us needs that... a mature person can simply say "bravo to XY" to distance themselves without making a scene... I'm just expressing my take on the subject... still haven't even gotten through the post above yet.
Look, this is my thread. Like some blogger would say, "my thread, my rules." I'm kind of stepping into a moderator role here, I guess, just because I want to nudge the discussion in the direction I see fit, rather than letting it go wherever... if people don't like that, well, sorry... but I was just trying to help...
Besides, we aren't all here to agree on whether someone writes beautifully or not. My whole idea is that we should try to figure things out TOGETHER, even if it's just small realizations, just by chatting away...
It feels to me like The Ten and Taylor, even though they definitely have plenty to say, tend to be way too critical about everything, which doesn't really work here... we won't get anywhere that way... don't you think?🤷
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Christian Wells6 said:Constructive dialogue seems to be quite outside your area of expertise. I’ve been reading through several of your posts lately, and frankly, your assessments of The Ten are incredibly superficial; then, to top it all off, you provide these utterly tedious biographies that seem to lack any clear point or purpose within this discussion.
I am left with the impression that this thread has reached its natural end, devolving instead into nothing more than petty personal bickering. 🤷
It’s becoming rather tiresome and lacks any real substance. If I truly wanted to discuss The Ten, I would simply send a private message.
Go ahead, keep going... it's not like I'm trying to get even, but just try seeing things from my side for a second. Your posts and those from The Ten are just dull and predictable to me—not to mention how shallow everything feels...🤷
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Another teenager from the Voltairean school!😁 😁
Welcome to the group, once again!
Do you have anything constructive to add about any part of the topic???😉
Welcome to the group, once again!
Do you have anything constructive to add about any part of the topic???😉
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Nice one, lonegardener! Such a great comeback to our little "rebel" here!😁 😁 👍
I was actually thinking the same thing—that kind of intense, passionate way of thinking feels more like something out of the Voltairean era rather than the 21st century, where everything just feels so... twisted and spun around already...
On a personal note, I guess you could say it’s a bit more suited to an adolescent mindset, but hey, let's not get too nitpicky about it...😁
Anyway, these days, blending psychology with spirituality is actually pretty trendy; honestly, entire new movements are popping up all the time... So the whole "thing" has basically just looped back around itself... We went from merging spirituality and psychology before the academic world really took hold, to completely stripping the "soul" out of psychology for this hyper-materialistic approach (which hits its peak with behaviorism, where there's no room for emotions or personality anymore—just behavior, behavior, behavior)... and now we're seeing these modern trends... starting with New York City or even earlier....
But then, what do we even use to measure mental health? How can you actually trust any of it?
How do you know who to believe?
I don't know... maybe it's just that same kind of blind faith you have when you trust your mechanic, your doctor, your pharmacist, or even your local baker (baker-doctor-pharmacist, haha!)... you just trust their products and their services...😁
I was actually thinking the same thing—that kind of intense, passionate way of thinking feels more like something out of the Voltairean era rather than the 21st century, where everything just feels so... twisted and spun around already...
On a personal note, I guess you could say it’s a bit more suited to an adolescent mindset, but hey, let's not get too nitpicky about it...😁
Anyway, these days, blending psychology with spirituality is actually pretty trendy; honestly, entire new movements are popping up all the time... So the whole "thing" has basically just looped back around itself... We went from merging spirituality and psychology before the academic world really took hold, to completely stripping the "soul" out of psychology for this hyper-materialistic approach (which hits its peak with behaviorism, where there's no room for emotions or personality anymore—just behavior, behavior, behavior)... and now we're seeing these modern trends... starting with New York City or even earlier....
But then, what do we even use to measure mental health? How can you actually trust any of it?
How do you know who to believe?
I don't know... maybe it's just that same kind of blind faith you have when you trust your mechanic, your doctor, your pharmacist, or even your local baker (baker-doctor-pharmacist, haha!)... you just trust their products and their services...😁
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
rustymaker5 said:Maybe I’m just having some kind of communication breakdown here, because I can’t for the life of me bridge the gap between what we call the soul and what we call the psyche. 😛
The way I see it, a soul can’t actually get "sick" since it’s non-material and carries this divine origin... whereas the psyche is tied directly to the mind, which is inherently linked to the physical world and therefore subject to all sorts of deviations.
So, in my view, psychology—and psychiatry, for that matter—only really deals with the material, relative side of being human, but the real headache is that this physical aspect is constantly being influenced by the non-material, spiritual side, an existence that so many people simply refuse to acknowledge or accept. Because of that, it feels to me like psychology might be okay at describing the dynamics of men and women, but it lacks the tools to actually provide real, effective healing...
I totally get where you're coming from... maybe the confusion stems from the fact that once we start talking about the soul, we've moved into spiritual territory, and science doesn't really have a seat at that table...
And honestly, I think the soul, or the spirit, or whatever you want to call it, is the very core of who we are. And a core like that just can't be broken or sick... which, if you think about it, aligns perfectly with what psychotherapy is actually trying to do...
The whole goal is to find that healthy core of a person's personality and help reactivate that inner wellness...
Of course, that sounds way easier than actually doing it...
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
lonegardener said:Does that really satisfy you? 😲 😲
yeah... well, unless you decide to give me something better...😁
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
I mean, if we just start relativizing absolutely everything, then what's even the point? We might as well just throw in the towel...😍
Anyway, you look at the Antipsychiatry movement—they were pushing that exact same kind of logic. The whole "there's no such thing as a sick individual, only a sick society" vibe, blah blah blah...
That movement ended up being pretty notorious and fell apart fast because, well, people with mental health struggles were literally left wandering lost on the streets...
But, oh well, enough of that for tonight...
No hard feelings if I came on a little too strong... goodnight!🙂
Anyway, you look at the Antipsychiatry movement—they were pushing that exact same kind of logic. The whole "there's no such thing as a sick individual, only a sick society" vibe, blah blah blah...
That movement ended up being pretty notorious and fell apart fast because, well, people with mental health struggles were literally left wandering lost on the streets...
But, oh well, enough of that for tonight...
No hard feelings if I came on a little too strong... goodnight!🙂
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Christian Wells6 said:I find myself wondering what one even means by a "personality disorder." In my view, a personality cannot be disordered; it simply is. What you characterize as "treatment" strikes me more as an attempt to reshape a person—to force them into some pre-approved mold of what society deems "normal."
And if I may be so bold, that supposed normality is anything but. 🤷
Oh, absolutely not...🤣
So, I guess people obsessively counting their steps, resetting their watches every single hour, having hallucinations, or even pointing guns at people because they "just felt like it"... those aren't personality disorders either, right? That's just everyone expressing their unique individuality, isn't it?😁 😁
Can psychology actually help fix relationship issues?
in Psychology ·
Oh, right! Now I remember... Ayn Rand from that movie starring Helen Mirren... she was such a fierce woman...😍
And I think I'm getting her mixed up with Erich Stolz too... hmm...😁
And I think I'm getting her mixed up with Erich Stolz too... hmm...😁