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Anal itching relief? in Health ·
Carl Mendoza52 said:Why was he sticking his finger in there? A digital exam should be performed strictly by a doctor. It’s most likely just hemorrhoids, though parasites are a possibility too.

I'll tell him. I won't ask why he did it. I'll only ask if it actually matters.
Anal itching relief? in Health ·
A friend told me he was sticking his finger in his anus and now he's dealing with some itching. What could be causing that?
Just to be clear, I'm asking for a friend.
Dealing with a problematic family member—what should I do? in Psychology & Therapy ·
ironrider11 said:In this little fairy tale you’ve cooked up, the only thing that stands out is how desperate you are to be part of the conversation. It’s weird how everything labeled "good intentions" just feels like pure resistance to you. Resistance against what? You and your own "good intentions." Does it kill you when people don't acknowledge you, even if they mean well? And hey, maybe you don't have kids to worry about—whatever. Even in a fake story, it’s obvious you’re just itching to meddle in stuff you clearly don't get. Like why "they" didn't kick him out, or why they didn't just throw him in a furnace and eat him for Christmas dinner...

Why try so hard where it doesn't matter? Just let this guy and his family deal with their own mess, especially since they probably don't understand it any better than you do. Trust me, you'll have plenty of time later to struggle with your own nonsense... maybe you're just reading the palm wrong. At the end of the day, this whole thing just isn't what you think it is...

And listen, when they're old and helpless, he’ll still be able to steal from them, and they won't do a thing about it. Especially now, when they're doing nothing at all. He’ll just keep spending that money on booze like he always has. A bright future isn't waiting for them; most likely, they're just aware that it's coming eventually. It seems you guys are right. It's not my job to interfere. Let them be.
Dealing with a problematic family member—what should I do? in Psychology & Therapy ·
ironrider11 said:In this little fairy tale you’ve cooked up, the only thing that stands out is how desperate you are to be part of the conversation. It’s weird how everything labeled "good intentions" just feels like pure resistance to you. Resistance against what? You and your own "good intentions." Does it kill you when people don't acknowledge you, even if they mean well? And hey, maybe you don't have kids to worry about—whatever. Even in a fake story, it’s obvious you’re just itching to meddle in stuff you clearly don't get. Like why "they" didn't kick him out, or why they didn't just throw him in a furnace and eat him for Christmas dinner...

Why try so hard where it doesn't matter? Just let this guy and his family deal with their own mess, especially since they probably don't understand it any better than you do. Trust me, you'll have plenty of time later to struggle with your own nonsense... maybe you're just reading the palm wrong. At the end of the day, this whole thing just isn't what you think it is...

We're family, so how can I not try to help? I want to help while there's still a chance. If they don't take action now while I can, by the time they're older, it'll be too late. He'll just walk all over them, or worse. They'll end up with nothing because of him.
Dealing with a problematic family member—what should I do? in Psychology & Therapy ·
James Miller2 said:Based on the description, I suspect this individual is either deeply obsessed or under the influence of some substance. It is possible they have joined a cult without anyone noticing. You should probably seek advice from an exorcist.

Sure, the description gives off that vibe, but it isn't true. I think he’s just been deeply depressed and passive since birth. He likely expects everyone to push him through life, treating him like royalty and bowing down to him. Since reality doesn't work that way, it probably keeps him in a depressive state. That's also why he’s likely jealous of others. He sees people fighting for themselves and doing okay, while he's still at rock bottom. The only thing he’s ever bought with his own money is the bed he sleeps on, and even that was just a few months ago. Everything else he has either received or stolen. Honestly, he should end up on the streets so he finally starts taking care of himself. Instead of looking at others and making their lives miserable out of jealousy, he needs to look inward. I mentioned this to his parents, but they won't listen to me.
I don't think he's in a cult. If he were, everyone would know by now because he can't keep a secret to save his life. He always has to tell someone everything.
Dealing with a problematic family member—what should I do? in Psychology & Therapy ·
briskwalker10 said:Honestly, calling him "sick" is an understatement—it’s more accurate to say he’s just a bad person who deserves a massive beating!

How much do you actually care about helping his parents out? I mean, are you genuinely trying to support them, or is this just some morbidly interesting case study for you? I'm asking because that changes everything regarding what kind of advice or perspective you should be looking for here.

I’d like to help, but honestly, they should have kicked him out the moment he turned eighteen. That might have actually forced him to grow up. Right now, he’s just taking advantage of his parents. I think they need to take action because this situation is pointless. They are basically letting him live there like a parasite. It seems like they’re terrified of how he might react since he’s unstable, and they're also stuck feeling sorry for him. That's why they won't let him go.
velvetridge48 said:This guy is genuinely pathological. Honestly, who knows what makes him tick? Maybe he was bullied growing up, and now he’s just lashing out to settle old scores in all these twisted ways. He definitely needs to see a psychiatrist—or maybe even some long-term psychotherapy—because there's clearly something deeply broken going on under the surface.

He’s been dealing with these issues since he was a kid. From what I hear, nobody ever stepped in to help him when he was younger; instead, everyone just tries to lend a hand now. He is his own worst enemy, though he can't quite figure out why. The funniest part is when he says, "You have no idea what kind of people are out there." When he says that, he sounds like he's the only sane person left and everyone else is losing it.

coastalseal9 said:You really need to report this immediately before he does something irreversible to someone else or ends up hurting innocent people. This kind of pathology doesn't just stay static; it escalates every single day. If you wait, it might be too late. Just file a report—you can always do it anonymously...
Man, what an absolute psychopath. 😲

P.S. What is that on your avatar? 🍿

I want to take action, but I'm not sure where to start. Who should I report this to, and what kind of results can I actually expect?
Hey, listen up. 😁
Dealing with a problematic family member—what should I do? in Psychology & Therapy ·
The person I’m writing about is a relative of mine, and I’m looking for any advice you can offer.
Since he was a child, nothing has ever brought him joy. For example, if someone buys him a birthday gift, he won't show any emotion or happiness. He just looks at it with a deadpan expression and asks, "What is this?" and nothing else.
Ever since he was old enough to understand, he has had a tendency toward theft. He doesn't steal from strangers on the street, though; he steals from his own family. He takes money from his parents' wallets when they aren't looking, then puts the wallet back exactly as it was so no one notices he touched it.
He used to sneak into his uncle's house while he was out to steal jewelry, cash, and other valuables.
He enjoys drinking. When he drinks, he will refill a bottle halfway with water after drinking the wine so no one realizes how much he actually consumed.
He is an incredibly jealous person. If he becomes envious of someone, he wants to ruin their life. If he can't find a way to do that directly, he resorts to destroying their property.
When he drinks beer from plastic bottles, he peels off the labels and crushes the containers so nobody can return them for a deposit.
If he's a passenger in a car, he throws his trash or food wrappers right out the window.
He uses feces or even cigarette butts to draw swastikas on walls. He also carves swastikas—both right-side up and inverted—into surfaces with a knife.
He is 32 years old and has only held a job for a few months in his entire life because he refuses to work. He has been a total burden on his parents. He has been attending adult education classes for about eight years now, but he still hasn't passed his exams.
He won't even attempt to finish his driving school, even when they offered to pay for it.
He has never had a girlfriend, and based on what I've described, it's easy to see why.
When he goes into town, he glares at people with pure hatred and screams at anyone who happens to make eye contact with him.
Sometimes he starts crying out of nowhere. He'll tear up while riding the bus, or become extremely agitated and start weeping when there are people around him.
He is incapable of having a normal conversation; he just constantly yells and insults others.
His YouTube history consists entirely of religious movies. He constantly talks about the end of the world and how we're all going to burn in hell and other nonsense. He believes he is the only one who knows the "truth."
He frequently threatens his housemates, telling them he’s going to kill them one day.
When he's drunk, he rambles incessantly about stupid things and laughs at inappropriate times.
He is incredibly lazy and avoids any kind of responsibility. At one point, he hung out with some local delinquents, and most of them know him by reputation.
He is extremely stingy. If he buys you a soda, he acts like you owe him ten times the value of it.
The more you try to help him, the worse he treats you.

I have suggested reporting him to the police, kicking him out of the house, or trying to get him committed to a psychiatric hospital, because given his behavior, I wouldn't be surprised if he actually kills them one day.
The reality is that he has nothing to lose. He lives to make other people's lives miserable and to exploit them. He feels successful only when he succeeds in causing misery; if he sees that the person isn't suffering, he gets angry and tries to find new ways to torment them. He has zero motivation to improve his life.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Handling it in Psychology ·
I tend to give a pretty firm handshake because I think it makes people take me more seriously. One guy came up to shake my hand once, and I gripped it just right—he actually felt something pop in his hand. I had to hold back a laugh.
It feels weird shaking hands with guys who have massive hands, though. They’re always so careful about how much pressure they apply. Since I can't match that kind of strength, my handshake ends up feeling weak and pathetic by comparison.
How do I overcome shyness? in Psychology ·
Stop making a fool of yourself. You’ll see soon enough that you’re just like everyone else. What is there to be ashamed of?
Water fasting: Dropped from 190 to 172 lbs in Health ·
fadedsailor3 said:Don't be ridiculous. Even if you lose some weight, you'll just gain it all back—and probably more—the moment you stop that nonsense diet.

Athletes need long-term nutrition plans tailored to their training intensity and load. They shouldn't be on diets that strip away essential nutrients...

He's just a recreational athlete. If he's prepping for a race, cutting calories isn't a bad idea. A month of fasting resets your system and flushes out everything you've been putting into your body. Once the fast is over, you set a sustainable meal plan and stick to it. You won't even think about binging on junk food.
I'm not sure what the author is trying to achieve or what his specific diet looks like. It might all be for nothing, but he'll never know unless he tries.
I'm behind him on this.
Water fasting: Dropped from 190 to 172 lbs in Health ·
Is this just a water fast?
If it is, have you actually tried sticking to nothing but fruits and vegetables for at least a month?
It isn't worth hitting the gym while you're on a fast like that.
Sleep paralysis experiences in Health ·
I’ve been dealing with this about ten times this month. It isn't actually that scary. You just have to focus intensely on the fact that you want to wake up, and then you'll snap out of the paralysis within a minute.
I don't have issues seeing aliens or any of that other nonsense either.
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
driftingbear29 said:I would have bought some! Honestly, I was just at Folko yesterday around two in the afternoon, and there was this elderly woman out there selling flowers despite the freezing weather. Not a single other vendor was sitting there; it was just her. It actually made me feel quite heavy-hearted as I walked by. And I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since! If I had a mountain of cash, I’d buy every last flower she had. I'd spend my days finding ways to help people—maybe just brightening someone's day, or perhaps finding a way to improve their living conditions for the long haul...

Money isn't happiness itself, but it is a tool you can use to help others in so many different ways. 🙂🙂 Seeing people struggle with such scarcity and difficult living conditions really weighs on me.

It's sad, but we shouldn't be helping people like that. I know it sounds harsh, but that's how nature handles those who can't adapt. That's just evolution.
When you see someone in trouble, you should let them figure it out on their own.

I never helped anyone in need when I was a kid because I had nothing to give. Once I grew up, I realized looking back at my own past that leaving things as they are is for the best.
If you were in that kind of mess, you'd just take advantage of people's kindness for the rest of your life. If nobody ever helped you, you'd have to motivate yourself to actually achieve something and fight your way out, because nothing is ever just handed to you.

That's why it's better not to help. If I were poor and forced to dig holes just to survive, I'd rather die than suffer like that for my entire life. I believe most people living in poverty would rather end their misery than drag out such a miserable existence, if you can even call it living.
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
swiftmaker722 said:In that scenario, money essentially purchased his version of happiness—luxury cars.

One must consider the origin of the wealth: was he born into it with trust fund parents, or did he actually hustle to earn it? Those are two fundamentally different realities. In the first instance, money is a given; they don't necessarily view it as "happiness," but rather as a tool to maintain a superior position over everyone else—which, let’s be honest, isn't quite the same thing as being happy, is it?

I wouldn't go that far. People born into money see it as normal. They don't feel the need to act superior. Usually, it's the people who grew up with nothing—the ones who were picked on in school because they were poor—who try to act big once they finally make it. They use their success to look down on others.
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
wanderingpanther68 said:I can't quite recall the name right now, but there was this other guy who was also incredibly wealthy, driving all these high-end cars but completely unable to handle relationships, and since he was so abrasive toward women, he
ended up killing several of them... it was all over the news cycles a few years back.

The guy was just spoiled. Everything was handed to him on a silver platter. As soon as he hit an obstacle, he acted out like a toddler.
Are you talking about the son of that famous Hollywood director who used to film everything for YouTube?

His father is just as much to blame. He probably wasn't around much when the kid was growing up because he was too busy chasing his career. How are you supposed to raise a well-adjusted child if your work always comes first?
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
True happiness comes from freedom, and money is exactly what buys you that liberty. There’s nothing worse than being a slave to your paycheck, grinding out 180 hours a month just to scrape together a tiny bit of independence.

With this guy, it’s actually the reverse. Money serves him; it acts like a lifelong servant rather than his master.
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
wanderingpanther68 said:Lol

How can you even tell if he's happy? He looks pretty miserable to me in that photo.

You really can't judge someone's entire state of being just by watching a few videos.☕

Oh yeah, because material possessions are definitely the secret to long-term fulfillment... I'm sure he has his own set of struggles just like anyone else.

He's probably miserable deep down; who knows what kind of thoughts are actually racing through his head right before he goes to sleep.

Actually, I think I can. This guy has been posting every single day for three years now. I haven't seen him break down once. He’s always smiling and cruising through life. He's clearly enjoying himself while thousands of people spend their workdays watching him live his best life.

His dad probably funds the whole thing. He lives a totally carefree existence. Maybe the only thing missing is a partner. Honestly, he's better off this way. Even if he did find a boyfriend, it wouldn't change much. For all we know, that guy in the last video might actually be his boyfriend. Who knows...
Can money actually buy happiness? in Psychology ·
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...KcIqpIYLsFbBeA

The guy has money and he’s happy because of it. Period.

If he wasn't wealthy, he'd just be stuck at a computer playing video games to escape reality, just like 80% of young people today—and honestly, older generations are starting to follow suit.
Show us your setups (keep comments in a separate thread!) in Hobbies & Leisure ·
Am I sick? (Long post) in Psychology & Therapy ·
Man, you’re totally cracking under the pressure.