You Are Feeling Very Sleepy (And Mindful)

Can social media be a source of support?

Depression, anxiety and suicide are topics in today's episode.

Sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are undoubtably stressors for the people that use them at times, especially as online platforms become increasingly larger parts of our daily lives. But can Social Media also be a source of support? Could the possibility of making genuine connections and finding healthy outlets outweigh the risks?

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Rebecca Bunch is back in the spotlight as we discuss Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and all of the mental health focuses present throughout the show. Particularly the main character's diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder.

P.S. Paula does have a megalomaniacal side. That is exactly the right word.

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We're talking about the 1960 one, just to clarify. Not the Vince Vaughn one.

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Many thanks to Tim, Kat, Erick and Brandon for donating their time and thoughts with us. Everyone should also check out Katrina's stream, The Respawn Cast and Erick's gaming Instagram, @goodgametalks

Today is the nitty gritty, folks. We're talking games, developers, publishers, loot boxes and the like. Each of our guests have their own stories and relationships with video games and what they mean to them. Games can do a lot for people, good and bad, and we hope that today they've provided an insightful podcast for you.

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In addition to pharmaceuticals and conventional treatments, both hypnosis and meditation are worthwhile methods for treating pain, anxiety, depression, and possibly more. These two different forms of focused attention seem to activate soothing / healing mechanisms in the body, and people seem to be more inclined to one practice or the other based on their physiology.

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Andrew discusses everything about video games except video games themselves on today's Brainsick.

https://shorturl.at/rHMN9 - Crunch Hurts

https://www.shorturl.at/sHQST - Stress Casualties in the Workplace

https://shorturl.at/afimW - Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling

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Dawson has been on Youtube for a very long time, and has recently begun addressing issues within the communtiy including the mental health of many of the sites most popular people. This also includes his own life and journey.

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The tumultuous life of America's darling, Judy Garland. Talent plagued by heart bonks and the industry that always kept her down, we present the whole story.

Warning: discussion of suicide.

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Grandin is famous for designing more ethical and efficient machines / procedures for handling livestock, as well as machines used for therapy. Part of her insight comes from personal experience with hypersensitivity.

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Here's a little minisode of Andrew and Lydia jamming on guitars and singing various covers of songs, enjoy.

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