Social media, internet addiction, and “brain rot”
I have made some videos on TikTok and YouTube about social media and mental health. I started by referring to a survey I conducted, the basic result of which demonstrated that people are aware of the following things: social media is addictive; they are addicted to it; they admit it causes problems; yet, they think […]
Religious OCD
Religious OCD, waswasah, scrupulosity, blasphemy fears. There are many things relgious people can learn to fear, though must unlearn this as well! It’s interesting to read about Relgious OCD (scrupulosity, waswasah) and how it often affects those whose are generally more religious. My own belief is that some people are so concerned with pleasing God […]
“Anxiety Is Just a Predictive Error in the Brain” (Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett)
I was very intrigued by these claims from a neuroscientist. I really think it’s worth a listen, as we all try to better understand ourselves. I felt the overall message was quite positive. Check it out here
The Vagus Nerve
I believe polyvagal theory is really a concept worth looking into for mental health. The work of Steven Porges has promoted the practice of obtaining feelings of safety through manipulating the polyvagal nerve. It’s simple and I have attached a brief article as well as a simple YouTube video that explains the concept! Enjoy! Steven […]
Welcome!
It’s the end of April 2025 and my site is finally operational! I intend to publish here regularly—at least weekly, but likely more frequently. I will introduce ideas and forward videos that are relevant to mental health issues. Please contact me anytime! Thanks.
