Doctor Reacts To The Most Strange Addictions

[@DoctorMike]

I Reacted To Cringey Dhar Mann Videos -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHOmZ2ufhs97Y80

[@jesuslovesyou1]

Have a great day special person 👍

[@vinothjoseph1844]

First

[@Rand0mclipzonps]

Hi everyone I hope you have a great day 🌝🌝🤗🤗🤗☺☺😁😁😁😇😇😇🙂🙂🙂🤗🤗🤗

[@WolfBitesAndSleepyGraves]

Hey Doctor Mike, I have a video request. I'm alterhuman and I'd love if you could do a video about species dysphoria and check out some videos of different alterhuman communities such as otherkin, synpaths, therians, starseeds and transhumans. Just to warn you that we get a lot of negative and "cringe" orientated content. If you want to good content on the community I'd recommend the WereAreWe podcast, the KZbin channels Therian Territory, Azure Dragonfeather, Therian Nation (they have some great videos on definitions) and Othercon. I struggle with my species identity very badly and it would be awesome to see a professional view on it, plus you're really well spoken and witty so it would be great fun to watch. Edit: there's also a really great website by Alt+H for getting information.

[@gaglemangamez2021]

5TH FINALLY I love you

[@mundaneamazing]

The fact that Doctor Mike is so professional and sympathetic shows how much more credible he is than cable infotainment.

[@taetaeforever7658]

Yes 👍

[@mandofan2616]

some of this can be bs too and is overplayed for the cameras.

[@therubyminecat]

@@mandofan2616 do you mean dr.mike or the video's he is watching

[@mandofan2616]

@@therubyminecat these particular videos. Dr Mike is being a professional .

[@therubyminecat]

@@mandofan2616 thanks for the confirmation

[@KyleAllenMusic]

Props to Mike for being so understanding. I was gagging after the first clip.

[@bli59bli]

Yeah and Not even acknowledging that the car is a “he” named “chase” or something like that

[@Serya_cp12]

Same

[@hainleysimpson1507]

It is weird his car is a man. So he's gay but his idea of a romantic and sexual partner is an object he owns? My question is how did they find him.

[@triceratopsdinoandmore164]

Me too

[@iamafuckingfailure]

@@hainleysimpson1507 They found that the exhaust tube was a bit stickier than usual

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I just hope the lady who drank gasoline is okay, I'm surprised someone can still be alive even after that

[@nikomedsolano5267]

ive seen you in every video ive watched

[@BlondieTeacher]

I guess her body adapted

[@kkmdew09]

Not only am I surprised she’s still alive I’m very concerned for how drastically she has shortened her lifespan. I wouldn’t be surprised at kidney failure in her 20s.

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

@@BlondieTeacher I highly doubt it

[@shaedlaer]

Hope she isn't a smoker...

[@alicia_elle47]

Props to Mike for not judging, making faces, or being sarcastic about it. Sometimes I find it hard to hide facial expressions. I don’t know how he does it, but I applaud him.

[@izabelladybacki-xs7vq]

exactly. that’s exactly how a doctor should be

[@Steve-yu6wk]

He'll eventually come out with a blooper reel

[@tiffanyessomba4224]

@@Steve-yu6wkLMAOOOO

[@emilybronk575]

It is refreshing to see how he approaches each addiction with respect. Of course each addiction is serious to one's health, but Mike had a good way of listening to them talk about their addictions without laughing at them or mocking them. Mad respect to you sir!

[@cassidillard5117]

Agreed, unconditional positive regard is the pinnacle trait needed in the health professions.

[@whatashameofthat]

and yet he LOLed out loud with the cast guy whose case was probably the least harmful

[@ash.b9829]

Absolutely!!!

[@Acaykath]

He's a doctor, it's his job to take care of these type of issues. We are KZbin commenters, it's our job to relentlessly mock people.

[@-ana_banana-2098]

@@Acaykath I like how you think

[@Lpsdingo.allyson]

Doctor Mike is so caring. He's not even making fun of any of these people. Just being sympathetic and giving health advice and facts.

[@gagagagagaggagaauauahah903]

Yes so cute

[@jithu8018]

noone: random guy on the internet pointing fridge: GRASSHOPPER Grasshopper grasshopper

[@rain73ful]

That's one of the reasons why he's so popular.

[@VTR1756]

Poor him can’t enjoy the laugher

[@iplayrandomgamesosendmesom7036]

@@jithu8018 wut-

[@darnitpickles]

honestly, hearing the adult baby say "its the feeling of being safe, something i didnt have when i was growing up" broke my heart a bit

[@starrydayz1436]

Yeah that's made me kinda wanna cry

[@IceCandyVirika]

@ Dude stop ;_; That's totally not okay

[@obsidianwing]

i instantly had the need to hug him

[@IceCandyVirika]

@gustav the dank engine what the

[@laylarose130]

@ that's the solution you need.

[@lindsey4416]

I have a disorder which was featured, but I'm too ashamed to admit it. There's no way my GP would be so kind & understanding. Needless to say I've subscribed!!!

[@Feg1989]

Which one, I'm taking a wild guess and saying sand ?

[@gsherk6978]

I’m sorry you’re ashamed..I just hope you’re ok..I wish you all the best 👍🏽😊

[@LeeMuayThai]

I hope you decide to get help for your ailment, your life will guaranteed be better without it. Best of luck friend, please do whats right for your health

[@karymewoon]

I loves how he doesn’t judge those people as “weird” like I would, instead, he just explain the bad and GOOD side of it

[@coocooformycocoapuffs3235]

yep yep

[@paulnelson1912]

He’s the best

[@4shadow894]

He laughed at the cast guy

[@angelemeana3741]

Please don't make evil normalized please! GOD IS COMING REPENT! BEFORE IT'S LATE!!!! Be baptized with Holy Spirit and water. Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live." God isn't an monster God loves you and so do I. Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent of all your sins, even the ones you've committed in the past.

[@annoyingkittycat6449]

@Angel Emeana shut up

[@unfairkibbles3226]

You can literally tell he's a doctor. Most people would laugh or cringe after hearing these additions. But Doctor Mike just continues to listen.

[@TheEstafista]

First of all, don't say "most people" like you did some sort of statistics. Second, they would probbably be "shocked" or "discusted" because it's more fitting for this type of video. Also it's normal to be discusted by what you see here because that isin't normal and in some cases dangerous. For example: I always connect everything person does with his brain. Because brain decides how you act. Sadly till that point then brain can decide it's developing based on what it observes from surounding world, right? So what I'm intrested in is what went wrong? What made them addicted to something like this?

[@ppwater7358]

@@TheEstafista probably* disgusted* x2) surrounding* but anyways they’re not wrong, a lot of people do judge based on the things they see. you don’t need to do any “statistics” to figure that out. i guarantee you, lots of ppl would judge if they saw someone in love with their car.

[@simplesimon8255]

Literally? How about figuratively?

[@goreobsessed2308]

@@TheEstafista I laughed at almost all of em 🤣

[@goreobsessed2308]

@Simple Simon maybe Even relatively

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

As a psychology student, this is just fascinating to me.

[@Lill2895]

Same.

[@demirarol2201]

Yes

[@danielafigueroa528]

I think this is fascinating to everyone

[@jbbeats7786]

Same here, especially social psychology

[@maryfrail2292]

You should definitely watch the show then! It’s very fascinating and you’ll be able to see why they started these “strange addictions” and just more detailed and at the end they show them going to the doctors Bc a lot of them think it’s not doing damage to there bodies! There’s a lady that eats dry wall, one that eats chalk, one that eats moth balls, one that eats paint chips! I could go on forever but I think you would get a lot out of it Bc it also shows there mind set

[@purplepersonish]

I’m very impressed with how slow you are to judge and your ability to seek to understand with all these cases. We need a lot more of that around! ❤

[@ritakilicci4897]

The fact that he watched all this with a straight face just.... professionalism 👏🏻

[@abandonedchannelK]

Not the guy who puts casts all the time

[@hockeyvidzz1671]

He smirked at the cast guy, and the bugs.

[@iamgorgeous]

Oh yeah, im 30 seconds in and i already🤢

[@joseabey3455]

i dont really see why someone would not

[@ThisWillCharacter]

@@hockeyvidzz1671 that’s because they’re not serious issues. The bug eating one is absolutely fine and the casts one isn’t really an issue either, however if it’s done for attention it could be related to issues without being one

[@ashleigh9255]

I love how non judgemental he is especially when he's explaining it and he's just watching the videos with care. We need more people like Mike

[@AlexandraVioletta]

Actually I think we should shame again. Enough tolerance.

[@skyraven9079]

@@AlexandraVioletta shaming wont solve problems 🤷‍♀️

[@Noone-wq8ml]

@@AlexandraVioletta bruh

[@olivejar5897]

I love your PFP, did you make it yourself?

[@noonelooksatusers]

Yeah

[@ShaylaTheMouse]

His respectfulness to these people's issues that seem so bizarre to most, is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for being a true class act, Dr. Mike! 💖

[@grrrlykat9]

I think that would extend to how he sees his patients too. He's probably an exceptional doctor.

[@jaimemorenoruizdesign]

If you want to find a solution to an issue and considering having the person who has a problem on board, it is logic you treat that person with respect. With no offend, I don’t see anything exceptional on this attitude. I see a must-have if you want to help out.

[@ajd2393]

Not bizarre at all given the whole situation.

[@Impz-cz2de]

im just a normal human, but I've never judged a person on looks, fetish or kinks. EVERYONE is different and we should respect that, If a person wants to use diapers, and dress up as a baby, Who are we to judge?. There is ALOT of coping mechanisms f.example self harm that's way way worse. My strange addiction is a super show. and I really recommend it.

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

I don't get how people can be so judgemental, which is usually the case in the comment section of videos like these. My addictions have usually been fairly normal, but I still try to empathise with their situation.

[@AdityaAniket1]

8:16 there are only 168 hours in a week, and they are training for 240 hours a week .... wow!

[@TheTuttle99]

A feat of human strength

[@mynski2170]

i've been looking for this comment

[@melissanogueira8195]

@@mynski2170 Me too. It's hard to form an honest opinion when most of these claims seem to be made mainly for attention and shock value and to be lacking in accuracy. 🤷🏻‍♀ I don't buy the no side effect gasoline drinking, for instance.

[@Ninthalias1]

I also searched for this, like no way I was the only one who noticed. I did the math; they're lifting 34 hrs a day!

[@historybutitsdumb]

I'm pretty sure they meant that were training for 240 hours each week combined across the four of them.

[@pm8652]

As a mental health professional... My respect for you has just gone through the roof. The respect, the empathy, the objective and compassionate outlook on each case was so refreshing and educational for so many who just watch these to laugh AT them. Yes, you made a joke or two, but it wasn't at their expense. I can better understand why people develop crushes on you 😂 you have such a non-judgemental attitude!

[@gergogaal568]

Hes also smart and hot as hell … i really wanna know whats wrong with him … something has to be

[@terotimonen8465]

@@gergogaal568 well... he's russian. if you want to go down nilly-willy it. 😏 saying this as someone who is finnish. 😅

[@bassyttv1198]

@@gergogaal568 me too but ok

[@eclipseluna-jw1wv]

It’s times like this I realize I could never be a therapist. I was literally gagging at the bugs, and almost had a whole panic attack at that chicken. My inner monologue this entire video was “oh hell no” and “🤮”

[@apparentlyev7769]

YO ITS MY FIRST TIME MAKING A COMMENT HAVE 1K LIKES BY ONE CLICK YAYY IM THE 1,000TH LIKE IM SO HAPPY :DD

[@huntercool2232]

“I’m addicted to eating sand because I love the crunch.” *Isn’t there actual foods with similar texture that can fill that void?*

[@miss_marissajai5246]

Not really, I’m assuming it’s because that texture is not popular among common consumers.

[@Stettafire]

@@miss_marissajai5246 Some biscuit bases etc can deffo produce the same texture

[@killertruth186]

I had ate sand before, but I had stopped afterwards.

[@apukihaedy2850]

I'm not sure about sand, but a while ago my aunt was treating her pica and to reduce the stress and craving of eating dirt the doctor gave her something edible things that emulated the sensation of the dirt. Maybe there's a similar thing for people who eat sand, something less malicious to their teeth.

[@JBGARINGAN]

bruh the perfect excuse to just eat spoonfuls of dry Nesquick sand

[@regalcartoon5932]

I love how your are literally not judgmental at all and you just use facts, advice, etc. This is why I love your channel!

[@Moon-mv6wu]

SAMEEEEEE

[@dangerouslyslurp7404]

@@rsmith8434 he still dosent JUDGE, and stop trying to bring things down

[@ARCRAIVA]

Cuz he’s fuckin doctor

[@suivatra123]

It's not that he isn't judgemental, it's that he judges fairly after knowing as many angles as possible.

[@evelym_here]

Mental disorders. Sad.

[@TheBossDr]

Shannon: "I have an addiction to drinking gasoline" Me: You have an addiction to dying.

[@frank8917]

Bro thinks he's Dr House

[@happylittlearts6958]

My favorite thing about Dr. Mike is the respect he has when he discusses his take on anything. He talks from an informed stance and doesn't judge. We need more doctors like Dr. Mike in this world

[@Atlanta543]

Ikr! He looks at the good side of everything not just the first seen by others.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

He's already showing more TLC than the TLC channel does.

[@sarazigova8650]

Exactly

[@thechozopandash]

This is by far the most fair assessment of coping by age regression that i have ever seen on the entire internet, let alone KZbin. Love to see it! Great work!

[@krazykris9396]

I agree. I remeber moistcritical's reaction and thinking that it was way too mean spirted.

[@ninjaamber]

The KZbinr Anthony Padilla has a series where he interviews misunderstood groups! He interviewed Adult Babies and it was quite interesting

[@MamaSoulWeaver]

@@krazykris9396 lmao. Its weird af.

[@TheGong00zler]

I thought the same & yeah, like they said Anthony Padilla has a video interviewing adult babies that is educational & accepting

[@thechozopandash]

@@TheGong00zler 2 things 1. I prefer the term “age regression” as “adult babies” is easy to misunderstand and has a bit of a stigma 2. While Anthony’s VIDEO was very informative, the links in the description contained people who use Age Re as a fetish, which kinda soured my view. Still, it was definitely a step in the right direction, were it not for that mishap.

[@stingstungmemae1297]

Brea: I'm 19 years old and I'm addicted to eating sand. I just love the crunch. The World : Ever heard of potato chips? Raw carrots? Peanut brittle?

[@alizehkhakwani1954]

Plain corn flakes , nuts , etc

[@cb6254]

I’m going to take a wild guess you never had iron defiency. Even more, I’d even bet you either only watched that segment and/or didn’t even watch this video past 1:30

[@misspinkpunkykat]

I used to crave dirt as a kid. Specfic dirt from this one part of the yard under a pine tree. I didn't eat it, I just liked to smell it. My mom always said baby corn tasted like dirt so I ate that when I had my dirt cravings.

[@vanderbam2741]

@@cb6254 pica is not really an iron deficiency thing though 🤔

[@miaokeefe7959]

I mean sugar is unhealthy but better than sand and has the same crunch... Jus sayin

[@AdaminaCarden]

I appreciate the comments on both insects and dumpster diving and the links to overconsumption and the environment.

[@VampireFlutist]

It’s really interesting to see that there are almost always very logical explanations for these strange addictions and it really helps me see them in a truer, more empathetic light.

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am the cool kid from Germany making videos for the USA and the rest of the world. I will make your day so don't say nay to me today, dear va.

[@thenovineuniverse]

I want to do it bc of my bad childhood, and I want a way to relive it

[@megasauruss]

Too many people don’t realise that EVERY behaviour is rooted in some sort of deep psychology

[@cntseeme]

I’m still not taking a ride from that first guy lol. Would hate to be a third wheel!

[@a.r.t4954]

@AxxL Nay

[@cakey6636]

The guy who wanted to be a baby actually made me cry. I get the feeling of just wanting to be a kid again to feel safe, cared for, loved, and protected. It’s something I never really got growing up, and I wish I could’ve. I don’t judge anyone in this video at all, but his reasonings just really hit close to home.

[@ayisha2076]

I lovee reading stories about lil space and watching videos of them. It just gives me a sense of warm feeling wanting to protect them , care for them and give them happy lives. And its kinda been my dream to talk with an adult baby and sympathize with them

[@taylorrosepole]

my dad was the main person who could always make me feel safe. I was a daddy’s girl and we were best friends. when he passed away in 2012 I lost that “safe” feeling I had around him or when he’d give me a hug. I’d give or do anything to feel that again too.

[@abdlneko925]

@@ayisha2076 Hey, I'm down to talk about my experiences and feelings behind it if you want.

[@ayisha2076]

@@abdlneko925 suree

[@jasonparker3925]

I get this feeling all the time, but my coping mechanism is just to maintain relationships with my family and friends. It feels exactly the same as when I was a baby.

[@rayduhh1]

For the adult ‘baby’, some people do this if they didn’t get to enjoy a nice and safe childhood, so they try to re - live it or they either don’t want to grow up. For others this isn’t the case and I am aware that many people do this simply as it’s their way of coping.

[@jessiemarie636]

I'm assuming that there are different levels or ages that people try to remain as well (i.e. 6yrs or 10 yrs)

[@dryad3093]

And to help with trauma in some cases or as a coping mechanism to relive stress

[@allieglassburn4358]

It has a name! It’s Age regression

[@dovesraven]

age regression and roleplaying a younger age are much different tho ! this doesn't seem like regression tho because it says he roleplayed being a toddler !

[@dovesraven]

@Mike age regression is a therapist recommended coping mechanism tho ?

[@timterhorst7987]

The way you kept your composure is testimony to your professionalism, really enjoyed your explanations and that you took the time to seriously look into these behaviors instead of just shaming everyone which is so often the first reaction.

[@miitch99]

About the method of killing bugs, I think he's right about freezing as being humane. I found a video in the past where people tied thread to flies to test different things and apparently their nervous system is lacking, or works in a way that they don't feel extreme cold but go into a hibernative state instead. They're still alive, but sleeping when the guy eats them.

[@HolyTurtleOfDoom]

Yeah I did entomology at uni and they said freezing was essentially the most "humane" way of killing them. Fun fact if you don't leave them in long enough they defrost and go back to normal lol.

[@justmorbid9196]

Yeah, I use to freeze flies with thread tied on them and walk them like dogs when they woke up. :)

[@tannerman46]

@@justmorbid9196 Oh no, that's so fucked up

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

@@justmorbid9196 Please don't do that to them. That's cruel.

[@ParallelUniversity]

@@justmorbid9196 I did that with bees once or twice when I was a kid. They couldn't fly with the weight of the thread, but they could walk around

[@amypond7631]

Age regression is actually a pretty common coping mechanism, especially for people who have had a lot of trauma in their childhood. Most people just don't talk about it

[@Afrodite_Audios]

Sadly, I often see many coping mechanisms and unhealthy mental patterns being romanticized or glamourised by people on the internet, and I think they do it in order to pretend they're ok - like a coping mechanism for a coping mechanism.

[@amypond7631]

@@Afrodite_Audios I get that, and I wasn't trying to romanticize it - it's healthy in moderation, not extremes. Obviously, when it gets to the point of an addiction, it's not a good way to cope.

[@Jetashii]

Agreed, look at most of Twitter, 30 - 40 y/o's acting like angsty teenagers with blue and pink hair.

[@imbretzy]

@@Jetashii Oh my god! Blue and pink hair?!? WOW how dare they!!

[@Jetashii]

@@imbretzy So I'm assuming you're one of them and took it personally, lol.

[@Vexstriker13]

I just like how Dr. Mike being firm and serious about health issue.

[@star_pawsangels]

Obviously, I mean, it is dangerous. Except for the first one, haha! (The first sentence of my comment is not a joke, but the second sentence I made in that comment is a joke. I am also not being rude about the first guy, it isn't his fault. I am not being mean about any health issues. I do not want any hate, that is why. I am no harm.)

[@ToyLolbit234]

It's so refreshing to have someone in this field react to abnormal things. The only time where it's not just pure disgusting and judgement and we're actually gaining knowledge.

[@Cat-xn8js]

The adult baby one is so heartbreaking. I have some mental illnesses myself, and I know what it’s like to have somewhat of a child-like dependency on my parents. It’s hard enough for someone like me, so I can’t imagine what that guy is going through.

[@jamiekheng6482]

Me too. I think he doesn't has childhood.

[@RaccishTheRaddish]

Some people just age regress or act like a toddler/kid cause they want to. It can happen from not having a good childhood or just wanting to be young again and not have a care in the world. And most of the time it doesn't happen willingly but other times people just do it to do it.

[@josiemincey1494]

I know it's sad I feel bad it may seem weird but I get why he does it

[@Cat-xn8js]

@@josiemincey1494 i get it too trust me

[@amazingnothingness]

Isn’t that like infantilism

[@ster1agutz]

I'm very happy hearing the way you talked about the "Adult Baby" guy. That guy has likely gone through some serious trauma and still has his inner child that hasn't healed from it. It's clearly taking up too much of his time to allow him to live healthily, but this is how he's coping. I think with some guidance, help, and care, he could work on limiting how much time he spends regressing. Age regression is something, similar to furries, that is majorly judged online. However, they are typically not harming anyone else with their actions, and as long as they're still taking care of themself, it doesn't harm them either. There are many different reasons people regress, but one of the most common is childhood trauma. So many people just like to sit and laugh at these people because they're not acting "normal", but these people may not have had a "normal" or healthy upbringing. To sit there and laugh, you're basically laughing at them for coping with their struggles. It's not hurting anyone, some people just need to have a little more empathy.

[@zoeslone2547]

The only issues with these are because of people who make it an issue. Like furrys doing sexual things to animals, and age forplay, which is of course wrong. Being attracted to animals and children is the issue. Not the people who actually have the disorders!

[@ster1agutz]

@@zoeslone2547 Agreed. It is 100% an issue when people that pet regress or age regress are sexualized. It's borderline sexualizing actual children and animals.

[@KorisDiaryy]

As a non sexual little/age regressor this means the world to me, this whole comment reply section thingy. I age regress to help with stress/anxiety, depression, overthinking, anger issues and just a way to cope with my parents constantly arguing and just cope in general and get away from the world. I love to put my stitch hoody on with blue knee highs, cuddle in bed with my childhood teddies and blankets and stick on Sofia the first/ Chuggington/ Miraculous/ etc whilst having a bottle with juice or sweet angel milk whilst babbling away and napping. I can't help it and I love to see support for the community!!

[@domeatown]

@@KorisDiaryy this doesn't sound like age regression. this sounds like we put a stupid name on things that are nice but just branded for children. like, my brother sells juice. and there is this once juice that kids really like. and it's branded for kids. and they go crazy for it. so one day he bought it on the sly and he told me that it was the best, freshest juice he ever had. I don't understand any of this stuff and some gut instinct in me finds it strange, but I can see it. I can see where the meaning is. hell, I own two long underwear onesuits which are basically a onesie. I think with time both I and the world can get this

[@KorisDiaryy]

@@domeatown What?

[@vague9194]

I've always considered myself open minded and nonjudgmental when it comes to these shows but Dr Mike totally just vibe checked me. I didn't even realize I was being judgy and unsympathetic until I saw how kindly he approached the situations.

[@danielledantzer0990]

Same

[@khushbooprasad6519]

Exactly

[@rolandxb3581]

Your gut was partly right. In the vast majority of cases, people share at least some responsibility for starting and feeding an addiction, or for refusing to seek help. Doesn't mean we should go around making fun of them, but a patient must take responsibility for messing up and changing their ways. To pretend that a person with an addiction is simply will-lessly suffering from a medical condition that just happened to them is in most cases wrong factually and morally.

[@Lucaz99]

@@rolandxb3581 a lot of the time people find coping mechanisms due to trauma’s they suffered in their lives. In the same way, some might actively feeding their addiction/endangering themselves, others might be doing it because that’s the only way they found to able to cope. Without fully knowing their stories, judging them preemptively is just as morally wrong…

[@rolandxb3581]

@@Lucaz99 I don't want to say you should judge people when you have almost no information about them. Of course, there can always be reasons that make it more understandable. Also, making a judgment "this is wrong' does not imply treating the person badly. I just want to say 'never judge' is wrong. I'd say never making any judgment at all means you're treating people badly. As children who are never responsible for their actions. There's also a kind of inconsistency here. We continually make all kinds of judgments about people, whether we approve or disapprove what they do, whether we like it or not, what we think of their character. Especially these days, whenever someone says something that some people find problematic, the harshest judgments are doled out. So the idea of 'never judge' is wrong and is almost impossible to be practiced consistently. What we should instead say is "don't be too quick and too harsh in your judgment". That is a far more appropriate standard of behavior.

[@travelkid-v8y]

4:15 you can see in his eyes that he probably doesnt sleep enough which means he might be giving up sleep instead of giving up his job

[@saltygh0st124]

I'm not a doctor so I laughed a lot at the dude banging his car.

[@imsupergay123]

I was wheezing-

[@collier6725]

finally a youtube comment

[@creepyfurrguy4956]

He fucks the car in the exhaust pipe

[@keepinitkawaii]

It made me kinda sad. Like wow, even the car gets action

[@POPDATA]

💀💀💀💀 lmao

[@minetruly]

Car sex: Don't judge Eating sand: Don't judge Baby Roleplay: Don't judge Wears casts: LOL WHUT

[@1snivy10]

What? Why judge the casts? The sensation of compression feels good to a lot of people, that person just found a way to get it more often, and may not understand why he likes the casts so much.

[@skrimper]

@@1snivy10 are you on crack? He's not judging anyone

[@sin5130]

@@1snivy10 lol you misunderstood something

[@mrmcface713]

Chest compressions

[@pig_master101]

Eating bugs: very nutritious!

[@cloudgoddesscosplay3389]

The man who spends 8 hours a day as a toddler sounds like he's very connected to little space. I'm glad Dr. Mike is so open minded and anti-judgment because little space is a coping mechanism, among other things

[@lexdraws1729]

Yeah age regression is actually a real thing

[@CHRYSALISM]

yes!! i'm a little, and it's so refreshing seeing little space and/or age regression discussed somewhat in a public forum by such a public figure without as much of the stigma. makes me happy to see dr. mike be such an open-minded, anti-judgement individual, especially as a healthcare provider.

[@skrimper]

@@CHRYSALISM you're a little what?

[@StarDustwolf77]

@@CHRYSALISM Yea, it feels nice when people don't judge or assume nasty things about our community

[@steveskeletonneii6336]

@@skrimper look up the definition of little on kinkly, but be warned of some potential nsfw content

[@emiliemiller3651]

I admire the fact that you do not judge people at all or are bias. Very wonderful Dr. You are appreciated !

[@victoriakennerly1304]

Psych student here! Really appreciated your open views on these cases, it was really refreshing. Just FYI, “Munchaussen’s Syndrome” is now referred to as “Factitious Disorder” by the DSM-5

[@fedbia2003]

What's the reason for the change?

[@chickenlover657]

@@fedbia2003 Political Correctness idiocy.

[@fedbia2003]

@@chickenlover657 In what possible way is that Munchaussen offensive to anyone. How could anyone be offended by something they can't spell? I feel like there has to be a different reason for it. My theory is there's a soccer club that misspelled Manchester and they're claiming copyright. About as plausible as it being offensive, imho.

[@aturninthegameof...4584]

Rico Most medical terms are being changed away from named terms towards descriptive terms. We don’t want to name medical disorders after people anymore, not for political correctness reasons but only because naming a disorder after a person doesn’t tell you anything about the disorder. Factitious disorder gives you an idea of what that disorder is, whereas Munchaussen is not a descriptive term and so adds confusion.

[@fedbia2003]

@@aturninthegameof...4584 Ahh. See, that makes complete sense. I always hated in school when I had to remember some random guys name for some useful equation or other thing. Thanks for that!

[@MicheleDoenges]

I love how delicately you handled the fellow who uses age regression as a coping mechanism. It actually isn't all that uncommon as a coping mechanism for traumatic events, especially ones experienced early on in life. Although it isn't one that I personally experience, one of the reasons I immediately felt like I could be safe and validated with my therapist was that, immediately upon walking into her office, I saw coloring books, stuffed animals and blocks. She only works with adult patients. I'm very close with someone whose primary coping mechanism is age-regression, and before they found their therapist, the number one problem they had finding someone they connected with was invalidation of their regression. So when I saw those tools, I knew that if she validates people who cope by regressing, she's likely to be non-judgmental about anything I bring to the table.

[@bubblyqueenn]

this is exactly what i was thinking!!

[@Kenzie2931]

I'm so glad someone else understands

[@Js_bricks1]

Nice

[@PogodinPavel]

There is a saying - adults don't excist. If you were suggested playing lego, colouring a unicorn with crayons, watching a 1990-s disney cartoon, will you refuse?

[@evilnigga444]

Suffering is an inevitably. Making a fool of yourself dealing with it is not.

[@vvrden4094]

i love how he doesn’t judge other people for things that they do and instead of judging he says his perspective into the problem. it shows that he is very respectful about other people!

[@matthewvanburen6415]

Well, maybe people who act like toddlers and drink gasoline should be judged a little.

[@hammerdown999]

@@matthewvanburen6415 yeah indeed

[@matthewvanburen6415]

@@anjafrohlich1170 Because society needs to have standards. What's more pathetic, people drinking gasoline and grown men acting like literal babies, or someone judging those people? This world has become a Monty Python sketch. Just wait ten years, the toddler man will be put on the cover of Vanity Fair and called stunning and brave.

[@flamezx2550]

Okay but who would judge the kids working out a lot? That boy must look like the rock when he's 14

[@matthewvanburen6415]

@@flamezx2550 I wasn't. I don't think anyone would. He's not in the same camp as the woman who at sand.

[@thecreeperclash6858]

Dr Mike when girl drinks gasoline: 🤠 Dr Mike when man put cast on body: 😮 🤯

[@grumpy5.3]

3:30 very correct, also something like that can come from a lot of childhood trauma, my girlfriend has gone through too much in her life so she still kinda resorts to childish behavior at times, it never gets annoying and it’s quite adorable but people tend to mock her for it, sad to see how quick people are to judge nowadays

[@ash-wp6zt]

this is a very nice comment to see! its not often i hear about the partner’s perspective in a relationship involving age regression

[@thefreakshowsys]

This is a great comment! I do age regression due to stress and I’m happy that the comments on this video aren’t judging him! Thankie

[@KorisDiaryy]

@@thefreakshowsys same. As soon as I saw this vid and got to that part, I was like 'if the doc judges him I swear' but he didn't. It's nice to see more people accept something that's a part of me with other people. And the people who don't accept it: what else do u expect us to do. Be depressed/anxious/etc and resort to more dangerous things or age regress? Virtual hugs from a little/ another age regressor!

[@thefreakshowsys]

@@KorisDiaryy ikr??

[@leannyarbrough7414]

I also have had an EXTREMELY HARD & TRAUMATIC upbringing. I still sleep with the same stuffed animal I have had since I was in elementary school. There are a few other ways I cope with stress and depression also. I unfortunately also have an immune disorder disease and have had, ON RECORD, shingles more than 40 times in my life. Luckily after the first time it never got as bad again… But I also always got cold sores too…

[@tedb5792]

He is such a positive guy I wish more people would adopt his attitude towards mental health sufferers.

[@a.r.t4954]

Some of them were not mental illness

[@cunderthunt7545]

@@a.r.t4954 I think that goes without saying

[@christopherbgsted4749]

I like this adjective, I will now address myself as a sufferer

[@mylove13839]

@@christopherbgsted4749?

[@kathybrem880]

I wouldn’t want anything to do with these wackadoodles!

[@doublejynx]

Love how out of every “addiction” Mike saw, the cast is the one that hit the strongest reaction out of him

[@simone6976]

Same honestly, i think it's just because how much of a waste it is lol

[@darianbarber3763]

It may have come off as attention seeking rather than compression

[@Sad_cat_studio]

btw eating bugs isnt that bad, the can taste kinda sweet and have a satisfying crunch, maybe something for the sand lady, which fun fact, isnt that dabgerous for ur imntestines, i think digs eat sand to get rid of something i forgot what

[@Sad_cat_studio]

*dogs

[@Bassothemaster]

I love how everybody is saying how he is nonjudgmental and doesn’t make jokes, and then when it gets to guy who is addicted to casts he erupts with laughter😂😂 I’m not saying he isn’t sympathetic I just thought it was funny lol

[@ryushinu84]

Doctor Mike is a saint to reduce the stigma and bring academic and intellectual awareness to these fringe issues without the judgment. Love this.

[@supawaffles9]

Finally, someone who doesn't immediately judge someone for something that seems extremely odd to others. Mental illness is a real thing and people need to be more sympathetic.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

I think his point was not to just assume it’s a mental illness- that it may just be a a coping mechanism like everyone has.

[@abdlneko925]

@@BoringTroublemaker This^. As one who partakes in it myself to help with stress and anxiety its not related to any extreme mental trauma, or a troubled childhood. I liked my childhood, and as far as I know I dont have any uncommon mental health issues.

[@lagrangiankid378]

And like he pointed out some of these unusual behaviors (it is really improper to call them addictions) might not even be mental illnesses. A fundamental diagnostic criteria in modern psychiatry is distress or impairment in life, and damage to self and/or to others, if that's absent, no matter how weird or unusual someone's habits are, they are benign and cannot be considered a mental disorder.

[@coledibiase1777]

Or maybe people need to be judged.

[@lagrangiankid378]

@@coledibiase1777 why?

[@_nobody6689]

I love how there's practically no judgement here, just straight facts which can help us understand why they're doing this

[@blackqweenmars]

But sometimes I wish that he could just sit back and make fun of all this stuff like I’m not really a judge mental person but because this is not normal it makes it kind of funny

[@SaturnIsMyStar]

There aren’t even 240 hours in a week??? 😭

[@KenzieWilliamson-tg2ri]

lol that’s how impressive they are

[@DoctorAzmain]

It's such a struggle for these patients, no laughing matter. E.g. Pica can lead to collections of objects in the stomach, causing a bezoar, bowel obstruction, or even a life-threatening bowel rupture

[@annas3467]

@@MrUssy101 what a strange response.. and I love science.. I am no one.

[@krismuttz]

@@MrUssy101 they're not saying that you can't have these disorders, but on the contrary these addictions themselves shouldn't be praised. Rather, supporting the person who has the disorder. that's a healtiher and morally better approach to the situation.

[@IAmBuddythedecibwave]

@@MrUssy101 yeah. We do what we like until it destroys our minds and bodies, but go on about how indulging every impulse and desire is perfectly fine. I'm sure the families of the people that died or suffer from things like this will appreciate it.

[@bekkimcgrath]

@@MrUssy101 em this is the internet, not America, check your attitude😐

[@bekkimcgrath]

When I read bezoar i instantly thought of Harry potter "it's a stone from the stomach of a goat" lol

[@shreyamehtaparikh9354]

I love Dr. Mike's attitude. He is explaining to us the details and dangers of these addictions in a very respectful and non judgmental manner.

[@Kyriesnumber1fan]

I love how mike doesn’t judge these people. He’s so kind and understands why these people do this. ❤️ ❤️

[@devonm042690]

I love how professional he is as he talks about the problems with things like the gasoline addiction. Not a judgmental bone in his body, he's just a doctor.

[@NinjinOyunbold-te1cg]

2:13 the way his smile disappeared😂

[@tankgirl2.158]

I have mad respect for this doctor! So mature, so professional and actually educational. I enjoy your videos! Keep it going!

[@AveryBlackheart]

I love how nonjudgemental and professional Dr Mike always is. He's very respectful of everyone and I wish more doctors were like that

[@Bdkdklllvv]

Dr Mike is a true doctor, no shock at all on his face no matter how crazy. the professionalism 😭👌

[@randomgirl9788]

Does noone notice that the guy who likes casts said he broke no bones and then said I broke my arm???????

[@Jacoe413]

​@@randomgirl9788meaning he has no broken bones now. But his obsession started when he broke a bone as a kid.

[@marissathomas9327]

Yes because the gasoline one took me tf out . I was like 😳😳😳

[@Zayan.Ahmed4]

8:16 240 hours a week?? There’s only 168 hours a week

[@ToyinLadepo]

Hmm...... Yall got some explaining to do.😮

[@quincey793]

I'm autistic and since I was young I have felt empathy towards inanimate objects in a similar way I do towards people and every time I see these stories about people in sexual relationships with inanimate objects I always feel so bad for the inanimate objects. They can't say no :(

[@OlenaZaremba-vc7th]

oh, wow, that's a good point, actually thank you for this interesting remark

[@taagolarts3787]

If it helps at all, they also can't feel discomfort or distress, so they're not being harmed. ❤

[@ILikeSquirrelz]

I'm autistic and I feel bad too :( Also is it bad that every time I'm sad I talk to my animals??

[@croom332]

@@ILikeSquirrelz id say talking to animals is relatively normal, especially if you're feeling emotional.

[@alligaytor4253]

@@ILikeSquirrelz nah, I talk to mine too when I’m sad! Even ones that aren’t mine. Birds I see, rabbits, bugs, etc. I think it’s relatively normal. That being said, I do have adhd so it could just be a neurodivergent thing too lol

[@horsegirlb7120]

6:44 Mike, many types of animals don't have the nociceptors required to feel pain from cold temperature. It's more of a mammal thing. He's right, for most invertebrates cold is the most humane death. Sincerely, a veterinary nurse

[@AT-jd9jd]

cool

[@cholesterol6703]

@@AT-jd9jd no ... cold ....

[@tummytub1161]

👍 I wanted to make a comment on that as well, happy to see other intelligent people that like to share their knowledge.

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

If they don't feel cold why would it kill them

[@horsegirlb7120]

@@tidepodpadthai2633 Freezing your body stops it from working, aka death, whether you feel it or not. That's why CIPA is so dangerous - if you are born with no sense of pain, you could accidentally damage your body without knowing.

[@Kiyoko4173]

The connection between autism and seeing inanimate objects as alive/having souls makes a lot of sense. I'm autistic and have struggled with a massive amount of empathy for inanimate objects from birth. It was pretty debilitating as a child and I hated using up or throwing away certain things, as an adult it's a lot milder. I'm certain it's neurological thing, I've been 100% sure forever that inanimate objects don't actually have souls and don't feel pain but haven't been able to escape the powerful feeling that they do and intense guilt at doing things that could hurt them if they were alive. Realising I was autistic as an adult made it suddenly make sense and therefore a lot easier to manage

[@spencernelson1580]

Props to you, my dude.😁👍

[@RaccishTheRaddish]

I also had/have a problem with seeing things that very clearly aren't alive. Like stuffed animals. As actual things. I dont throw them, I dont like when other people do and I dont like when some aren't on my bed cause I feel bad for not including them.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

100%, same, AF and Japan also say this, that every object has a spirit, too.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Kami.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

@@RaccishTheRaddish This, too!

[@funfan515]

Respect to the specialist, who explaining all of these conditions with very clear terms and understandable language with kindness and compassion towards the individuals , who are experiencing these. Very helpful and shows his qualities as a professional! Regards!

[@sophieknights2916]

“Up to 240 hours a week” Week having 168 hours: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@fyang1429]

If that's all 4 people's hours added up, 60 hrs per week per person doesn't appear to be ridiculous.

[@MrPaulMorris]

I was going to make the same comment but, being a 'good' commenter checked if someone else got in first!

[@ericl8471]

those dumbbells have flux capacitors

[@thestraydog]

@@fyang1429 That's over 8 hours a day regardless, that's INSANE

[@aryan9]

No he meant the family combined

[@lauriepenner350]

If the bug-eating guy lived in Thailand or Vietnam, where insect-eating is pretty common, would it still be considered an addiction? Or just mildly unusual, like binge-eating any other food?

[@cassidillard5117]

That's actually a consideration in identifying, diagnosing, and treating real disorders and not cultural norms. For instance, anorexia and other eating disorders are uncommon in underdeveloped countries due to the socioeconomic factors that determine the likelihood of it (that being said it's still possible due to the mentality versus poverty factors). Hope that helps.

[@richardp5920]

Motivation is a factor when diagnosing addiction. Addiction is usually characterized by motivation being an internal physical or psychological compulsion, not by external motivators like culture, region, etc.

[@III-zy5jf]

Quit pretending. People sometimes eat meal worms or snack on fried insects for fun, but they're not special. That was very unusual and you know it.

[@aquarius_bb6658]

Good question, in our country generally were raised with the notion that eating bugs is nasty, so doing that would make it an atypical behavior especially when combined with being "addicted" to eating it. But in other countries where thats the norm you would probably just call that overindulging...

[@DaveCompton5150]

Every kid eats a bug or two

[@sammercedes8622]

I completely understand the toddler guy's mindset and why he would do this. Things like building with legos, coloring, eating gummys, swaddling in blankets/onesies and watching old cartoons are great ways to de-stress and feel safe. Like everything else there's always a balance between your outside life and age regression/little space (not to go too far into the bdsm side of this) and its up to you to know where to set those boundaries.

[@dovesraven]

there is no "bdsm side" to age regression cuz that is nothing like ageplay ! /not a mean comment btw

[@potatospeedwagon3994]

@@dovesraven Agreed, I've read that it's illegal to have sex with someone while they're in a regressed mindset since they can't give consent.

[@anitacrumbly]

@Tiny Pumpkin as someone who is in the bdsm community yes ageplay is apart of bdsm. Bdsm doesn't equal sex that's up to the people playing. Stop kink shaming those who do this. Now to put my psychology hat on age regression is a form of therapy done with a therapist. Little space is age play not age regression.

[@Caleb5]

@@anitacrumbly "little space" was used first for age regression and the ageplay community stole and reused the phrase

[@mocca2sweet]

@Caleb that's not entirely true. The term "regression" is used by both sides and may have been appropriated by some age players, but littlespace is indeed a term that came from age play because it describes a type of subspace. Age play or adult baby type play is nothing new. There's also the issue with people trying to change definitions of words as they see fit (I am in no way accusing you of this, just something I've noticed across the board with this subject), so that's worth noting as well. People are multifaceted, and you are very much allowed to be involved in both. Just because a person regresses involuntarily doesn't mean that they can't also engage in age play (as long as they are of legal age) as they see fit. Those communities have a horrible tendency to ostracize one another even though they are essentially doing the same things, just perhaps in different degrees.

[@Evelyn-vh4es]

8:34 I can’t even lift 20😭😭

[@JulijaLiepa-h9d]

Fr😭😭

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

5:04 They actually make weighted blankets for people who get comfort from feeling swaddled. I accidentally ordered one when I bought a new mattress (I thought it was just a regular blanket), and even tough I was skeptical at first I really enjoy it now, especially on cold winter nights.

[@megsley]

I love my weighted blanket when it's cold - keeps me so toasty and comfy!

[@Diamond1234]

Heck yeah, I like the idea of one too, I like the feeling of being hugged by a blanket and being warm. ;w;

[@gennaalphabet]

I received one as a gift and i sleep so much better with it.

[@gobosMommy]

they are great for people with anxiety in general. it's like having a dog laying across your lap, just that slight heaviness has a great calming effect.

[@cathipalmer8217]

My husband bought us weighted blankets. He loves his. Mine makes me anxious. I'm more of a tickle kid. (I love to have my skin lightly stroked/tickled.) Most people seem to enjoy one or the other.

[@stephking7281]

It’s really nice to hear addiction being talked about this way, it’s not easy for anyone to go through something like this. The best way to approach is with genuine love and care. It’s time we all learned to be like this, great video x

[@queenthot1438]

People tend to forget that addiction is a disease. People don’t choose to just become addicted to something. Those people don’t choose these things they do because they’re an addiction. They don’t deserve to be judged like a lot of people tend to do. It’s very refreshing to see dr. Mikes reaction being so caring and genuine

[@queenthot1438]

@hamood habibi yup! And a lot of people just assume these people are doing this because they’re weird, but they likely have some untreated illness or something along those lines that makes them do these things. It’s still not their fault and they don’t deserve the judgement they get

[@adryanadiniz8453]

For the girl that eats sand... there is a Brazilian food called "farofa" that looks like sand but tastes good (you can add seasoning, bacon, etc) and has the crunch feeling when eating it.

[@Sorrelhas]

It's essentially flour fried in lard But I believe there's a variant made from peanuts You can buy it from stores but it is dry as, well, sand

[@Marco-y4q9t]

If the one who was drinking gasoline gets very sick at some point she should know why

[@karabradbury6731]

I feel so awful for these people. I can't imagine going through such a struggle!

[@downhomesunset]

Why? Most of them look content….

[@weentersoldier4576]

Not so much a struggle , more of a peril to their health. Gasoline… eating sand 😭

[@Tyrosine0910]

@@downhomesunset Some addicts look that way on the surface. However, you'd be hard-pressed to find one who isn't dealing with inner turmoil & self-loathing.

[@userunknown12.]

Why do you feel bad there doing it to themselves

[@santioliva]

Its never looks as bad from the inside honeym As bad as you think these people have it, some people would see you and your life the same way. food for thought

[@kskustoms5227]

I just love how respectful he was, it's so easy to judge people struggling with addiction but he was so genuine and gave good advice without being harmful.

[@elwilliams3254]

I've worked in Mental Health for 20 years and what Dr. Mike says about labeling things a disorder is spot on. I've had people come to me or be referred to me because they're concerned about some behavior...I always ask the question "where does it interfere with your day to day life."

[@hydra9627]

Thank you for your work, people working in the Mental Health field don’t get enough credit.

[@yadneshpawaskar7768]

The fact that this doctor knows almost everything makes me watch his videos more😊😊

[@peggyesquibel8353]

I have to admit I found this a bit weird/gross, but at the same time very interesting. For me, when I see behaviors like this, I always want to be able to see inside the mind of the individual. What are they thinking and feeling? What is lacking, what are they seeking, what need is being fulfilled by this behavior? Is it a chemical imbalance or the result of some sort of trauma? It reinforces the action of being kind always because you never know what is going on in the lives of others.

[@adilanisreen453]

yeah me tooo, especially on what happen when they dont get what they want, that must be so frustrating to not able to do what you want but actually it is not what normal people do

[@cianoq]

I think it's always easy to say, "well he isn't harming anyone" and I really hate that mindset. Regardless of whether they are not harmful to others or themselves, still has to be worth trying to help them so they can live a safer, more normal life. Always seems like these addictions take over these people's lives aswell. A shame that a normal life is so alien to them

[@johnpatrickjuni945]

You're one interesting dude, for you to want to know that much.

[@cianoq]

@@johnpatrickjuni945 I would love to know aswell to be honest. Such an alien way of thinking and living your life, it's pritty interesting

[@vesibrooker5309]

Age regression can be caused by trauma

[@chicle_de_menta]

Im genuinely intrigued by how these people manage to survive some of these addictions

[@KSPRFANQS]

i love ur pfp and name lol

[@SamiiSam128]

@@KSPRFANQS same 🤣

[@chicle_de_menta]

@@KSPRFANQS thank you lol

[@KaylaKempers]

It's interesting that "dumpster diving" was on My Strange Addiction, as though it's a super odd thing to do... I've known multiple people that will get wasted food from dumpsters and 90% of the time, it's perfectly good food, it's just that grocery stores have a standard that a lot of perfectly good food doesn't meet. I completely support making sure less food gets wasted!

[@flargarbason1740]

EXACTLY! Don't take EVERYTHING like that chicken and old cheese, obviously, but food is good for so long and people throw it out for the smallest imperfection

[@neurospicyrainbow]

Especially if it was thrown out the same day most food would be ok

[@devhope141]

I think it’s the extreme lengths that she’ll go to to avoid getting food any other way and to eat things that shouldn’t be eaten that gets it on the show! I’ve seen some super normal things on this show but as it gets into it, you see how it totally controls them! It’s pretty interesting and kinda sad to see at time

[@dubious6718]

There is a difference between dumpster diving to live cheaper and doing it cause you are addicted. Just look at her kitchen... and Mike made a good point with the chicken, a normal dumpster diver wouldn't have taken meat.

[@tenshi.kurama]

Only reason grocery stores might bar u from dumpster diving is if you get sick and sue u will win. So to avoid getting sued they still prevent ppl from getting basically free food It's happened

[@AverageSunfush]

Opening up with I’m addicted to eating gasoline got me dying 😂

[@inekespoelstra3699]

Your respectful and professional approach here is making my eyes water. We all have our coping mechanisms to deal with our sensitivities, one might seem weirder than the other. Keep up the good work, dr Mike, the world needs you.

[@chelseymdavis3]

I feel so sorry for the adult baby guy. You can see it on his face he’s so lost & depressed. I hope he finds fulfillment in his life.

[@Skibidiiznut827]

I hope he finds satisfaction in how God made Him, and understands that we can be safe without these coping mechanisms

[@RuffianLivesOn]

​@@Skibidiiznut827What makes you think he believes in an invisible sky daddy?

[@Lucy-nw4im]

@@Skibidiiznut827In God all things are possible

[@hannahstraining7476]

I can see you are trying to be kind, but you are still being judgmental and condescending. We do not know anywhere enough about his life to decide that he is "depressed and lost."

[@spacewalker806]

he is a fkn weirdo,fbi should investigate the dude

[@lila-mo1fp]

I really like how Doctor Mike is not judging the people in this video, he is helping them and educating people to be not so quick to judge!

[@virtualvivi]

I would also like to add with the "adult baby", I firmly believe if he knew the term, he would probably choose something like "age dreamer" (which is something like voluntary age regression), because, disgustingly enough, the term "adult baby" is actually largely a sexual term.

[@Drcats69]

As someone who is kink friendly and knows people in the adult baby space; The guy in this video was much worse than he made it sound. He tried getting on SSI, constantly asks people how to become medically incontinent, and definitely loves it more than 8 hours a day

[@ladywartooth]

How does that guy manage to make money to live if he's living as a baby? You said he "tried" getting on SSI which makes it sound like he was denied for it.

[@cianoq]

@@ladywartooth I'd imagine that he must have been denied. Surely there's no proof of job seeking or income from another source. I doubt his addition played a role in the rejection of supplementary pay

[@bravomike4734]

What is SSI

[@ladywartooth]

@@bravomike4734 Social Security Income. It's what retirees get if they've paid enough taxes or a disabled person can get it, but they have to go through an investigative process that involves doctor's appointments and interviews with Social Security agents to see if they get approved. It takes 6 or so months to complete the process.

[@Bohemian_Raspberry]

@@ladywartooth what you say is true. I'm on SSI for multiple mental disorders that affect my everyday life and makes working more stressful and overwhelming compared to others. You do have to qualify and it does take time. You also can't work while on SSI otherwise it'll be taken off of you. There's also regular re-evaluations to see if that person still qualifies. Living on SSI is not ideal because they don't give you much. Also, a lot of SSI cases require a payee (someone other than yourself to handle the money.) I keep saying "you" but I mean "you" in general, I'm not pointing at anybody.

[@w1lt3d_ast3r]

The guy who was an "adult baby" actually seems to be doing age regression. I believe this is a type of common coping stress.

[@domeatown]

it is. I think he was strangely brave to go on tv and tell people. it seems to be stressing him out.

[@robbie9117]

yea :D

[@Loreific]

@Lemon there’s a difference between “age play” and “age regression”

[@songsofhealing777]

Age regression or does he just identify as a baby?

[@cottencandyskiez5548]

Yeah! Age regression is a completely healthy coping mechanism... But not when it gets out of hand, like this guy-

[@Amy-mp5mi]

it’s incredible how non-judgmental you are!! I can tell you really care about people and their well-being above all

[@christinehooper7554]

Thank you for covering these I was so skeptical on these and the way you explained them is very helpful and kind

[@linapilchard1384]

It's heartening to see that you approach these issues with compassion, that aside from possible health or psychological risks you don't judge. If every doctor was like you, the world would be a better place!

[@pandabytes4991]

I once had a doctor ask if I was addicted to being in the hospital. I only like being in the hospital because I feel safer from myself. If I could get to a point where I don't constantly feel like hurting myself, then I would be perfectly ok with the idea of staying out.

[@strangerthingsfan234]

Hey i hope your doing good now

[@blackqweenmars]

I also really love the hospital to when I was younger I enjoyed being in the hospital so much that I would purposefully hurt myself in order to get into the hospital I enjoyed being injured sick and hurt and I don’t even know why but while other people associate the hospital with pain in fear iAssociate the hospital with my dentist and everything with comfort and I enjoy it

[@aliceramdom.s]

ok

[@Sandra-xn7qv]

Hey I think yall are actually going to the wrong hospital!There are many Mental health clinics and doctors that are willing to help!

[@ToRandoms]

I hope you are getting much better now! ❤❤❤

[@ДмитрийКобка-д3б]

24 hours = 1 day 240 hours = 10 days The family trains 240 hours a week.. the question: where did they get 3 extra days a week?

[@marissadelreal837]

i was literally just thinking of this like the math isn’t mathing here.

[@DemsDaBrakes1996]

That was my first thought as well. I gotta assume the 240 is all 4 of them counting individually, so more like 50-80 per week per person. Still absurd amounts of activity.

[@khardoos7789]

its all bullshit either way

[@quirinegho6329]

I was looking for this one

[@hazukichanx408]

Well, what you've gotta remember, is you always gotta give 150%, minimum. So obviously, given that, every week will have 3 extra days!

[@BombyChomp]

As a 12 year-old that sucks his thumb every single day I understand this video.

[@BombyChomp]

And yes, my teeth are far out in my bottom teeth. It kind of seems like the teeth from that one scene in SpongeBob, where they eat the krabby patty.

[@BombyChomp]

And also, yes, this helps me sleep at night because I feel weird without it.

[@colddekstar]

"...Up to 240 hours each week" These guys have discovered time travel, and are only training their bodies so much to protect the secrets from getting into the wrong hands, let us salute these heroes o7

[@rahulmanikandan8317]

Yeah .. 24 hours a day , 7 days in a week . How come 240 hrs per week.. hahaha

[@Qaptyl]

yeah theres only 168 hours in a week its like saying "they train their bodies up to 10 days a week" or "they train their bodies for over 34 hours a day"

[@seba3151]

fr, I pulled out the calculator on that one.

[@seba3151]

@@themblue8236 that's very possible. 8.5 hrs a day each

[@xiaoluo2092]

That is the comment I am looking for. I went back and hear it again to make sure I was not misheard it.

[@stink7217]

I think Dr. Mike isn’t a man of judgement or criticism, but a man of learning more, and educating more. Thanks for being such a good doctor Dr. Mike 👍

[@Nathan_Jay]

"I'm in a serious relationship with my car" -every car guy, ever.

[@g.j]

True. Esp. When the car is new.

[@tabinjove19]

Disgusting😂

[@mbach2826]

Yeah, but too much of a good thing doesn't always make it a great thing. This obsession definitely proves that

[@MasterDr1pWay]

As a person with Autism I can confirm I am not sexually attracted to objects especially cars

[@Abdcwyxz]

As an organic chemist, I understand the dependance on gasoline. I work with hexanes everyday (a hydrocarbon found in gas). It smells good and if you manipulate it without a fume hood, you get a sort of buzz off of it. Trust me tho, the headache after being exposed to the solvent is really bad. But I get how you could get addicted to it, because it makes you a little euphoric (from my subjective experience, so not purposefully inhaling it, but just from prolonged exposure). It is carcinogenic, toxic, and it's completely apolar, which means that it binds with the fat in your body and it accumulates in it. Getting exposed everyday, event if it's only for 15-20 mins (on skin and by breathing it), you get an accumulation in your body, and it can really hurt you. Gas is for the car, don't try to whiff it, it's addictive and dangerous

[@BlackTemplar618]

I read that first bit as orgasmic chemist

[@NekoWinters]

Can confirm, chemist turned LEO with a hobby of motorcycles and track cars.... it straight up is like a slow acting whippit without very little chance of blacking out from fumes (in open air), that said part of it may also be positive association for me cause race fuel = done project/ about to get an adrenaline dump, so maybe also it's in part psychological for me because of the anticipation of de-stressing/having fun

[@ReekingDuck]

i can understand the fumes part. as a former cartec i to got "high" on gas smell -not by choice . so i see how the high can leed to wanting it again. but that woman has no taste, no feeling in her mouth or digestive system, ever gotten gas in your mouth? and worse swalow? it BURNS it tastes like pure bile mixed with chillies .

[@redwolf7929]

Petrol sniffing is a really bad problem in out back communities in Australia. The abo r udinal kids do it and go crazy.They have locks on all fuel tanks a nd jerry cans , also a differant type of fuel that doesn't give the buzz apparently.

[@arowace498]

@@ReekingDuck so its like alcohol then?

[@kristinalaw7857]

I have always been curious as to how a Dr would differentiate an addiction vs. an actual medical or mental illness. Like how can you tell when an addiction has become more involuntary and more of a mental disorder? Its so interesting how our brains work...or don't for that matter. Thanks Dr Mike I would love to see more reactions like these!

[@vinnie861]

addiction is always involuntary and considered a mental disorder; doctors like him would focus on the physical side effects and treating them whereas psychiatrists and such specialists would treat the mental component so that, after completing withdrawal and getting clean, they dont go back to it. hope that helps

[@angelemeana3741]

Please don't make evil normalized please! GOD IS COMING REPENT! BEFORE IT'S LATE!!!! Be baptized with Holy Spirit and water. Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live." God isn't an monster God loves you and so do I. Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent of all your sins, even the ones you've committed in the past.

[@fasharamadhani9847]

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[@cliffhanngerr]

@@angelemeana3741 nobody is normalising evil? What do you even mean lol

[@marleenrooseboomdevries8592]

I live and study Psychology in The Netherlands and we work here with the DSM-5. Like Dr. Mike explained, something is basically a disorder if it's bothering someone (clinical significant suffering) or in the case of OCD or an addiction where the disorder has become a coping mechanism, it's taking up too much time to take on a normal life. In the DSM-5 are many criteria and for example for alcohol addiction you need to meet at least two that show in a timeframe of one year, like you experience craving and tolerance. But many mental disorders and therefore addictions show in different ways in different people, so it's always important that trained people are assessing these problems and that your GP knows where to refer you to! But Dr. Mike seems to be on top of his psychological knowledge, so that's a relief for the people in NYC and on KZbin😉

[@uglyboynat5743]

Mike about the baby guy: “we shouldn’t be quick to judge these people!!” *insert cast guy* Mike: “W-WWHAT!!???”

[@alterbridgefan99]

😂😂😂

[@riverdaisy4215]

he was probably shocked cuz of how many patients he’s seen complain endlessly about having casts lmao

[@aquila4142]

I mean, even for this lineup, as a medical doctor that probably seemed *especially* left-field lol

[@jasperjazzie]

listen, i can see where baby guy is coming from, it's good to feel safe and cared for, but idk why anyone would be in a cast on purpose